Welcome to the BFA Winter Writers Conference!

Crisp blue skies, a quiet seaside town with beautiful white sand beaches, pristine natural environment...and great literary minds converge here, where the creative process and the natural world are complementary partners.

The 3rd Annual Blue Flower Arts Winter Writers’ Conference features renowned faculty in poetry, fiction, and memoir in a tranquil and stimulating oasis removed from life’s daily routines and pressures. The natural canvas of this breathtaking environment sets the stage for inspirational workshops, readings, panels, and thought-provoking discourse in a community of like-minded writing professionals.

Join Mark Doty (Memoir), Carolyn Forche (Poetry), and Rick Moody (Fiction) for exciting and enlightning week-long workshops in the Florida sun. The conference runs from January 8-14, 2012. Applicants may register now to work with one of the faculty. Please note that all on-site housing is currently sold out; to register, select the box labeled Off-Site Participants.

Please proceed to the "Programs and Faculty" page for detailed course information. If you have any questions, please contact the Atlantic Center for the Arts at 386-427-6975 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

"The Blue Flower Writers Conference is an amazing experience! It provides a stimulating week of workshops, readings, and panel discussions in the serene and lush surroundings of the Atlantic Center for the Arts. Most of all, there’s a real appreciation for the creative impetus, a sense of community and support amongst fellow writers." —Chin Sun Lee (2010 participant)