Westport Writers' Workshop announced today that they have appointed writer and instructor, Patricia Dunn, as the new Executive Director, effective May 23rd, 2022! Pat takes the place of Liz Matthews who held the position for three years.
According to Westport Writers' Workshop, Pat previously served as the senior director of the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College, where she holds an MFA in creative writing. She is also the co-founder of The Publish and Promote Your Book Conference, and The Joe Papaleo Writers Workshop in Cetera, Italy. Pat is the author of the novel, Last Stop on the 6 (Bordighera Press) the young adult novel, Rebels by Accident (Sourcebooks Fire), and upcoming thriller, How I Killed Your Mother. Pat has been teaching Advanced Fiction and prompt writing retreats with us for the past year.
Board chairwoman, Anne Lonergan shared, “The Board of Directors is excited to welcome Pat Dunn as the new Executive Director. Pat is a creative thinker with a wealth of experience, and we look forward to accomplishing amazing things with her at the helm!”
“Liz Matthews has done so much to grow and support Westport Writers’ Workshop. I have an incredible legacy to live up to. We are all grateful she will continue to teach and be an active member of the community. I’m thrilled to have the honor of working with this passionate and dedicated community of writers.”
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