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Nancy Simpson's LIVING ABOVE THE FROST LINE, New and Selected Poems was published by Carolina Wren Press (N.C. Laureate Series, 2010.) She is the author of ACROSS WATER and NIGHT STUDENT, State Street Press, still available on WWW at Alibris and Books Again. Her poems have been published in Southern Poetry Review, Prairie Schooner, The Georgia Review and other literary magazines. "Carolina Bluebirds" was published in THE POETS GUIDE TO THE BIRDS, Anhinga Press). "Grass" was reprinted in the 50th Anniversary Issue of Southern Poetry Review: DON'T LEAVE HUNGRY ( U.of Arkansas Press.) Seven poems were reprinted in the textbook, SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN POETRY,(McFarland.) Two poems were published in SOLO CAFE, Two more poems were published in SOLO NOVO."In the Nantahala Gorge" was published in Pisgah Review. "Studying Winter" was reprinted in Pirene's Fountain Anthology and "The Collection" in Collecting Life Anthology. Most recently, Southern Poetry Review Edited by James Smith, published "Our Great Depression," and The Southern Poetry Anthology Vol. VII: NORTH CAROLINA,Edited by William Wright, reprinted "Leaving in the Dead of Winter."

Friday, July 24, 2009

Nancy Simpson Will Teach Creative Writing Class - WHAT'S IN YOUR WRITING FOLDER?

This is OLD INFO: NEW CLASS WITH SAME TITLE WILL BE TAUGHT Aug.22, 2010
by Nancy Simpson

1 800 FOLK SCH

Do you write short fiction, personal essays, or poetry? It does not matter. The important question is - What's In Your Writing Folder?

Come spend one week writing at the John C. Campbell Folk School, the specific week of September 13-18, 2009

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Pull out your writing folder, whether filled with stories, poems, essays or almost empty, and come write what you want. This class will trigger new writing and will keep you on track and moving toward the finish. Get encouraging feedback from your instructor and classmates. How and where to publish will also be discussed. All levels welcome.

The class begins on Sunday and ends at noon on Friday.


Come write in our new writing studio. The typewriter is only a decoration. Each student has a writing station with computer and printer access. The focus of the class will be on short story, personal essay and poetry. There will be class time and private time for you to write. There will be time to share your writing with others. The class will give a reading for the school at the end of the week.




Business Writer and Poet Karen Holmes



Instructor: Nancy Simpson


Tuition: $460.00
If you live in the Appalachian mountain area, ask for 1/2 discount.

1800 FOLK-SCH

5 comments:

Brenda Kay Ledford said...

Nancy,
I always enjoy studying under you. I love taking classes at the John C. Campbell Folk School. It's just a peaceful environment that moltivates people to write. You're a great teacher. We appreciate all you do for NCWN-W.

Nancy Simpson said...

Brenda, You are a Dear One. Thank you for saying this. I tell everyone that Brenda Kay Ledford is my claim to fame, not my own poems but your success as a writer. You are my Number One most accomplished student. Thanks so much.

Tipper said...

Sounds like a great class Nancy-I hope it goes well.

Glenda Council Beall said...

I urge anyone, who has the opportunity, to take this class with Nancy Simpson. As one of her students for many years, I have benefited in various ways from what I learned with Nancy. If you are a beginning writer or a more accomplished writer, you will come away feeling more confident armed with a vast knowledge of writing and becoming published.

Nancy Simpson said...

Hello Glenda, Thanks. You're my other number one most accomplished student, having become the Netwest Program Coordinator, having become a Writing Instructor, and now with your own poetry collection going o press. I am very proud of all you have accomplished. Thank you.