Rosemont College’s Writer’s Studio Summer Retreat is proud to present a dynamic multi-genre workshop with award-winning poet and educator Liz Abrams-Morley. Taking place July 10–12, 2026, this workshop offers writers of all genres powerful tools to elevate their craft.
What to Expect in the Liz Abrams-Morley Poetry Workshop
This workshop invites poets and prose writers alike to explore the power of poetic techniques. Using insights from literary greats like Rita Dove and Emily Dickinson, participants will learn how to apply:
- Concision and precision of language
- Musicality and rhythm
- Vivid, sensory description
- Creative “collaging” with words
Whether you write fiction, creative nonfiction, memoir, or poetry, you’ll gain fresh strategies to make your work more powerful and alive.
Meet Liz Abrams-Morley
Liz Abrams-Morley is a highly regarded poet, professor, and activist whose work resonates with emotional depth and lyrical beauty. Her newest collection is forthcoming from Seven Kitchens Press in 2026 after being named “Editor’s Prize” in the 2025 Keystone Poetry Contest. She is the author of Because Time (2024), Beholder (2018), Inventory (2014), and Necessary Turns (2010), which won an Eric Hoffer Award.
In 2020, she was named Passager Journal’s Passager Poet. In addition, her poems and stories have appeared in numerous national journals and anthologies and have been broadcast on NPR.
A former Rosemont faculty member, Liz brings warmth, wisdom, and practical teaching experience to every workshop she leads.
Why You Should Join the Liz Abrams-Morley Poetry Workshop
Whether you’re a seasoned poet or a prose writer looking to add depth and musicality to your work, this workshop offers valuable tools for writers at every stage. Moreover, the intimate setting at Rosemont College creates the perfect environment for creative growth and meaningful connections with fellow writers.
This is your opportunity to spend a weekend immersed in language, inspiration, and community with one of the region’s most respected voices in poetry.
Space is limited for this popular summer retreat workshop. Moreover, we encourage you to register early to secure your spot today.
The Rosemont Experience
At Rosemont, we believe that no matter what discipline you study, effective communication and problem solving are cornerstones to success. That’s why students take classes across multiple disciplines—to learn to approach complex situations from multiple angles. We also recognize the importance of real world experience in preparing you for a career. In fact, every student engages in at least one internship, volunteer effort, or service learning opportunity.
In the Heart of Suburban Philadelphia's Iconic Main Line
- Beautiful 58 acre Main Line campus located in serene suburban Philadelphia.
- Current students have access to world class advanced degree programs through exclusive partnerships.
- Rooted in Catholicism we welcome all faiths and beliefs.
- Coveted 11:1 student to faculty ratio providing an unparalleled educational experience.
- An average class size of 13 ensures a high caliber, personalized education.
