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2018
PENNSYLVANIA
WRITERS
CONFERENCE
AUGUST 3 & 4
MASLOW FAMILY GRADUATE
PROGRAM IN CREATIVE WRITING
Welcome to the 2018 Pennsylvania Writers Conference.
We’re thrilled to welcome you to Wilkes University, an institution known
for the development of aspiring writers. Since establishing the Maslow Family
Graduate Program in Creative Writing in 2005, we’ve actively participated in a
national conversation about the value of the arts. More specifically, we’ve proven
how new and emerging writers can benefit from a community of established
authors and literary professionals. And our success speaks for itself.
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Thank you for being here. I hope you enjoy your time with us.
Thank you for being here. I hope you enjoy your time with us.
Dr. Bonnie Culver
Dr. Bonnie Culver
Co-founder and director
Co-founder
Maslow Familyand Director,
Graduate Program in Creative Writing
Visit www.wilkes.edu/pwc for more information. (570) 408-4527
Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing
bonnie.culver@wilkes.edu
570-408-4527
bonnie.culver@wilkes.eduKEY
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8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Registration – Wilkes University Workshop – Chaos and Rebirth: Approaches to Writing Addiction and Recovery
University Center on Main (UCOM) Aurora Bonner
169 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre UCOM 207
Whether you are writing about addiction, trauma, or mental health, writing recovery
NOTE: PWC LANYARD REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS is messy and complex. Addiction and recovery stories have deep roots in literature,
yet current authors offer new perspectives and approaches on writing that can inform
your writing. This workshop wades into the murkiness and chaos of writing about the
10:15 to 11 a.m. self through addiction and recovery by considering the craft and technique of several
Workshop – Writing with Rubrics contemporary authors.
Laura Kieselbach
UCOM 210 Presentation/Workshop – Focus and Redirection: Ending the Short Story
This workshop is for writing teachers who want to introduce rubrics to their Leah Griesmann
classroom. Participants will be walked through a rubric analysis using interactive UCOM 210
and collaborative techniques. The strategies presented will offer teachers a tangible What does it mean to reach the final page, the final paragraph, the final line of the
activity they can take back to their students and use in the classroom to promote short story? Instead of tying things up in a bow, many powerful short stories end on
a better understanding of the scoring process. These strategies are designed to a note of focus or redirection that echo the themes and conflicts within the story. In
help clarify academic expectations that constitute exceptional student writing. This this presentation/workshop, we will look at stories by Edward P. Jones, Alice Munro,
workshop will also be offered on Saturday at 1:45 p.m. James Joyce, Margaret Atwood, Madison Smartt Bell, and Richard Bausch, paying
close attention to the very last lines. In particular, we will examine how these short
Panel – Beyond the Facts: Creative Research for All Genres story authors step outside horizontal time and into the vertical depths of the story
Vicki C. Mayk, Barbara J. Taylor, Sam Chiarelli, Sandee Gertz itself to end on a powerful note. Especially geared towards short story writers, this
UCOM 201 presentation will include close readings and a writing exercise on stories and endings.
In his book The Art of Creative Research, Philip Gerard asserts, “The very act of This presentation/workshop will also be offered on Saturday at 3 p.m.
research can help you discover not just a subject worth writing about, but a way of
writing about it.” In this panel, writers in multiple genres (fiction, nonfiction and Workshop – From Eye to I
poetry) will discuss how research has enriched and informed their creative process. Edward A. Dougherty
Panelists will share how research has helped them make characters and plotlines UCOM 212
more authentic, taken their work in unexpected directions and inspired new writing. The practice of profound empathy and imagination to inhabit another person’s point
The writers will also share favorite research tools and resources. of view is a refined craft that allows our words to reveal even more that the speaker
intends. Participants will create descriptive images striving for language that both
Craft Class – Cut to the Chase: Using the Techniques of Genre Fiction to Write appeals to the senses and conveys feeling and insight. Working with photographs and
Riveting Memoir and Literary Fiction paintings, each participant will select a single piece of artwork that resonates with
Ginger Moran them and create a monologue. This workshop will also be offered on Saturday at
UCOM 207 11:45 a.m.
Why do memoirs and literary fiction fail to get published? In this craft class,
participants will learn about the one element needed to break out, and the simple
four-step process to structure a novel or memoir. This craft class will also be offered 12:15 to 1:30 p.m.
on Saturday at 11:45 a.m. Lunch on your own
Please see a list of local restaurant suggestions in the conference booklet.1:30 to 2:15 p.m. 4 to 4:45 p.m.
Presentation – Click Here to Submit: Developing a Submission Strategy Pitch Session - Screenwriting
Aurora Bonner Dr. Bonnie Culver, Nicole Frail, Ross Klavan and Ken Vose
UCOM 212 UCOM 201
Thousands of literary magazines and journals publish creative writing, making the Come pitch your film, novel, or memoir ideas to experienced pitch artists and a
submission process both exciting and daunting. Before you begin the submission publishing house editor. Use the “pitch” they assist you in finding as an opening for
process it’s important to plan where, when, and how you submit your work. This your query letter or talk with an agent, editor. Learn how to sell your work. This pitch
presentation will cover how to plan, organize, and develop your submission strategy session will also be offered on Saturday at 11:45 a.m.
as well as how to use market research and personal branding to inform your
submissions. Common reasons for rejections will also be presented. Craft Class – Immersing Yourself in Story: A Multi-week Approach to Writing
Creative Nonfiction
Workshop – How to Improve Your Writing and Prepare it for Publication Jennifer Judge Yonkoski
Carolyn Oravitz UCOM 207
UCOM 207 This presentation combines pedagogy and craft and introduces checkpoints to
This workshop provides valuable tips on improving your writing, avoiding common ensure semester-long projects remain on task. Workshop attendees will work
errors, and preparing your work for publication. Participants will receive instructor’s through exercises and discover ways to get out of their comfort zone and learn how
100-page textbook (Write for Publication – Twenty Lessons to Improve Your Writing). to immerse themselves into writing about new topics. This craft class will also be
This workshop will also be offered on Saturday at 4:15 p.m. offered on Saturday at 4:15 p.m.
2:45 to 3:30 p.m.
Panel – Filing the Serial Numbers Off: The Good and Bad of Learning from Fan Fiction
Shannon O’Shea, Karalyn Morris and Eric Parmer
UCOM 201
Famous, well-known and well-respected authors (Lev Grossman, Seanan Maguire,
Neil Gaiman, Cassandra Clare, and E. L. James) have dabbled in fan fiction but it
still has a bad rap in the writing community. Is fan fiction a set of fantastic training
wheels or a pair of hobbling crutches? This panel will examine the good and bad of
learning from fan fiction. This panel will also be offered on Saturday at 1:45 p.m.
Craft Class – Narrating History
Joe Kraus
UCOM 212
This presentation discusses challenges and strategies for taking the raw materials of
history — whether documentary or oral history — and converting them into a coherent
narrative. This craft class will also be offered on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Office Hours – Nicole Frail
Sign-up at Registration in UCOM Lobby
UCOM 210
Meet one-on-one with a publishing house editor to discuss your project. Office Hours
will also be offered on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.SATURDAY, AUGUST 4
8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Come pitch your film, novel, or memoir ideas to experienced pitch artists and a
literary agent. Use the “pitch” they assist you in finding as an opening for your query
Registration – Dorothy Dickson Darte Performing Arts Center
letter or talk with an agent, editor. Learn how to sell your work. This pitch session
River and South Streets (enter through the South Street entrance)
will also be offered on Friday at 4 p.m.
NOTE: PWC LANYARD REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS
Workshop – From Eye to I
Edward A. Dougherty
Bookfair hosted by Barnes & Noble UCOM 212
Dorothy Dickson Darte Performing Arts Center The practice of profound empathy and imagination to inhabit another person’s point
of view is a refined craft that allows our words to reveal even more that the speaker
intends. Participants will create descriptive images striving for language that both
9 to 10 a.m. appeals to the senses and conveys feeling and insight. Working with photographs and
Plenary Session: Jacquelyn Mitchard paintings, each participant will select a single piece of artwork that resonates with them
Followed by author signing hosted by Barnes & Noble and create a monologue. This workshop will also be offered on Friday at 11:30 a.m.
Dorothy Dickson Darte Performing Arts Center
Craft Class – Cut to the Chase: Using the Techniques of Genre Fiction to Write
Riveting Memoir and Literary Fiction
10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Ginger Moran
UCOM 207
Office Hours – Nicole Frail
Why do memoirs and works of literary fiction fail to get published? In this craft class,
Sign-up at Registration in Dorothy Dickson Darte Performing Arts Center Lobby
participants will learn the one element needed to break out, and the simple four-step
UCOM 201
process to structure a novel or memoir. This craft class will also be offered on Friday
Meet one-on-one with a publishing house editor to discuss your project. Office Hours
at 10:15 a.m.
will also be offered on Friday at 2:45 p.m.
Craft Class – Narrating History
12:30 to 1:45 p.m.
Joe Kraus
UCOM 212 Lunch on your own
This presentation discusses challenges and strategies for taking the raw materials of Please see a list of local restaurant suggestions in the conference booklet.
history — whether documentary or oral history — and converting them into a coherent
narrative. This craft will also be offered on Friday at 2:45 p.m.
1:45 to 2:30 p.m.
Presentation – Fostering a Connected Writing Community Workshop – Writing with Rubrics
Caitlin Downs Laura Kieselbach
UCOM 210 UCOM 207
Whether online or in person, literary communities help to support and enrich others This workshop is for writing teachers who want to introduce rubrics to their
while dispelling the notion that writing is a solitary experience. This presentation by classroom. Participants will be walked through a rubric analysis using interactive
members of two literary organizations will provide insight into developing your own and collaborative techniques. The strategies presented will offer teachers a tangible
literary community. activity they can take back to their students and use in the classroom to promote
a better understanding of the scoring process. These strategies are designed to
help clarify academic expectations that constitute exceptional student writing. This
11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. workshop will also be offered on Friday at 10:15 a.m.
Pitch Session
Dr. Bonnie Culver, Nicole Frail, Ross Klavan and Ken Vose
UCOM 201Panel – Filing the Serial Numbers Off: The Good and Bad of Learning from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Fan Fiction
Dinner Hosted by Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing
Shannon O’Shea, Karalyn Morris and Eric Parmer
Henry Student Center Ballroom (PWC LANYARD REQUIRED)
UCOM 201
Famous, well-known and well-respected authors (Lev Grossman, Seanan Maguire,
Bookfair hosted by Barnes & Noble (continues until 8:30 p.m.)
Neil Gaiman, Cassandra Clare, and E. L. James) have dabbled in fan fiction but it
Dorothy Dickson Darte Performing Arts Center
still has a bad rap in the writing community. Is fan fiction a set of fantastic training
wheels or a pair of hobbling crutches? This panel will examine the good and bad of
learning from fan fiction. This panel will also be offered on Friday at 2:45 p.m.
7 to 8 p.m.
Keynote address followed by author signing hosted by Barnes & Noble
3 to 3:45 p.m. Andre Dubus III
Dorothy Dickson Darte Performing Arts Center (PWC LANYARD REQUIRED)
Presentation/Workshop – Focus and Redirection: Ending the Short Story
Leah Griesmann
UCOM 212
What does it mean to reach the final page, the final paragraph, the final line of the
short story? Instead of tying things up in a bow, many powerful short stories end on
a note of focus or redirection that echo the themes and conflicts within the story. In
this presentation/workshop, we will look at stories by Edward P. Jones, Alice Munro,
James Joyce, Margaret Atwood, Madison Smartt Bell, and Richard Bausch, paying
close attention to the very last lines. In particular, we will examine how these short
story authors step outside horizontal time and into the vertical depths of the story
itself to end on a powerful note. Especially geared towards short story writers, the
presentation will include close readings and a writing exercise on stories and endings.
This presentation/workshop will also be offered on Friday at 11:30 a.m.
4:15 to 5 p.m.
Craft Class – Immersing Yourself in Story: A Multi-week Approach to Writing
Creative Nonfiction
Jennifer Judge Yonkoski
UCOM 207
This presentation combines pedagogy and craft and introduces checkpoints to
ensure semester-long projects remain on task. Workshop attendees will work through
exercises to get them out of their comfort zone and learn how to immerse themselves
into writing about new topics. This craft class will also be offered on Friday at 4 p.m.
Workshop – How to Improve Your Writing and Prepare it for Publication
Carolyn Oravitz
UCOM 212
This workshop provides valuable tips on improving your writing, avoiding common
errors, and preparing it for publication. Participants will receive instructor’s 100-
page textbook (Write for Publication – Twenty Lessons to Improve Your Writing). This
workshop will also be offered on Friday at 1:30 p.m.FEATURED SPEAKERS PRESENTERS
Andre Dubus III Aurora D. Bonner lives and writes in the Endless Mountains. Her writing has or will
Keynote Speaker appear in the Colorado Review, Assay: Journal of Nonfiction Studies, Hippocampus
Magazine, and Under the Gum Tree. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from
Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Wilkes University. Follow her at @aurora_bonner or aurorabonner.com.
Andre Dubus III will speak about the path that led him to
become a writer—one that pulled him out of a life of violence Sam Chiarelli earned his Creative Writing MFA at Wilkes University. His first book,
and allowed him to find his voice through the arts. Dig: A Personal Prehistoric Journey (Books By Hippocampus), explores humanity’s
fascination with dinosaurs, and will be released in November, 2018. His work has
Dubus grew up in mill towns on the Merrimack River along previously appeared in Longridge Review and Assay: A Journal of Nonfiction Studies.
the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border. He began writing
fiction at age 22, just a few months after graduating from the Bonnie Culver’s twenty-plus plays have been produced from New York to Los Angeles
University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in sociology. He is the author by colleges, regional theatres, and equity companies. Sniper won the New Jersey Arts
of six books, three of which were New York Times bestsellers: House of Sand and Fog, Council Perry Award for Excellence in the Production of an Original Play followed by a
The Garden of Last Days, and his memoir, Townie. His most recent book, Dirty Love first class equity showcase at Center Stage, New York City, in 2005. In 2006, Sniper
— a collection of four short novellas — was chosen as a Notable Book and Editors’ was included in the Florida Studio Theatre’s Richard and Betty Burdick National
Choice from the New York Times, a Notable Fiction from The Washington Post, and Playwriting Reading series. Three of her screenplays were finalists in the Sundance
a Kirkus Starred Best Book of 2013. His other titles are The Cage Keeper and Other Film Development program. Marlee Matlin’s Solo One Production company optioned
Stories and Bluesman. Rainbow Man. In 2015, her play GPS won the Piney Fork Short Play Festival in New
York City won the festival as “best play” directed by Gregory Fletcher. She is the
director/co-founder of the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing at
Jacquelyn Mitchard Wilkes University.
Plenary Session Speaker
Jacquelyn Mitchard is the author of 21 books of fiction and Edward A. Dougherty is the author of 10 collections of poetry. Selections from his
non-fiction for adults, young adults, and children, with more Book of Emblems (small calligraphic artwork and brief poems) have been displayed
than four million copies in print worldwide, in 31 languages. at the Word & Image Gallery and the Atrium Gallery in Corning, N.Y. He has also
They include The Deep End of the Ocean, the first selection of collaborated with visual artists at the State of the Art Gallery in Ithaca, N.Y., the Hours
the Oprah Winfrey Book Club, a Number One New York Times Festival, and through the Arts of the Southern Finger Lakes. He is the co-author of the
bestseller, and adapted for a major motion picture by Michelle guide for writers and writing groups Double Bloom: Exercises for Poets.
Pfeiffer as well as The Midnight Twins, now in development by
Kaleidoscope Entertainment for an HBO series. Caitlin Downs is a writer, student of creative writing at Wilkes University, adjunct
instructor at three colleges (Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Thaddeus Stevens
Mitchard’s novels have won or been short-listed for the Orange Broadband Prize for College of Technology, HACC Lancaster campus), and a member of The Triangle, a
Fiction, The Bram Stoker Award, The Shirley Jackson Award, the Heartland Prize Central Pennsylvania based literary organization that brings writers together.
for Fiction and the UK’s Talkabout Prize, and have included five New York Times
bestsellers. She has also authored an essay collection (Dispatches from the Mother Nicole Frail is a senior editor at Skyhorse Publishing in New York City. She acquires
Ship) and a memoir, Mother Less Child. mostly in the categories of cooking and lifestyle/hobby and occasionally adult fiction,
memoir, and young adult fiction. She has acquired and published hundreds of titles
She was editor in chief and curator of Merit Press, a realistic Young Adult imprint during her six years at Skyhorse. Recent titles include The Summer of Jordi Perez (and
under the auspices of Simon and Schuster, and is now a mentor of fiction and non- the Best Burger in Los Angeles), The Chickpea Revolution Cookbook, and Rainbow
fiction in the MFA Programs in Creative Writing at Miami University of Ohio and Relatives, as well as award winners such as The Fix by Natasha Sinel, Whole Bowls
Wilkes University. by Allison Day, and Vegan Love by Maya Gottfried. She also offers select freelance
editorial services at nicolefrail.com. Add her on Twitter at @nfrail17
Mitchard served on the Fiction Jury for the National Book Awards and has been a
fellow at The Ragdale Foundation, Yaddo, The Macdowell Colony, and Hedgebrook.Sandee Gertz is an educator and author. Her full-length collection of poetry, The others. Her first novel, The Algebra of Snow, was nominated for a Pushcart Award.
Pattern Maker’s Daughter, was published in 2012 by Bottom Dog Press. She has She has a Ph.D. in literature and Creative Writing from the University of Houston.
also completed a memoir and is working on a novel and new collection of poetry,
Trace of Salt. A western Pennsylvania native, Sandee has been living in Nashville Karalyn Morris is an adjunct English professor. She has been published in Body
for nearly five years. She teaches Composition and Creative Writing/Poetry at Parts, Shimmer, and The Flexible Persona. Her work has been nominated for a
Cumberland University. On Sundays at 11 CT, she hosts a poetry radio show on Radio Pushcart Prize and a Best of the Year Horror Anthology. Not a writer of fan fic,
Free Nashville, called “Everyday Poetry; Poetry for the People!” Tune in at www. Karalyn is an avid consumer.
radiofreenashville.org.
Carolyn Oravitz presently teaches English at Luzerne County Community College.
Leah Griesmann has received grants and residencies from the MacDowell Colony, the She has also written feature articles, business profiles, and a creative writing series
Elizabeth George Foundation, the Swatch Art Peace Hotel, and a Steinbeck Fellowship for the NEPA Independent Magazine for ten years. Oravitz published a book used as a
in Fiction. Her linked story collection, Stripped, was a finalist for the Hudson Prize at textbook for writing workshops and has taught writing workshops at various locations
Black Lawrence Press. She teaches writing at Seoul National University. including Misericordia University.
After serving for more than a decade as a public educator in both Florida and New Shannon O’Shea is a marketing copywriter. Her work has appeared in The Flexible
Jersey, Laura Kieselbach is now the Education Specialist for the English department Persona. She learned how to write using fanfiction.
at East Stroudsburg University. Professor Kieselbach works closely with pre-service
English education majors, promoting an understanding of skill in both reading and Eric Parmer is the workshop leader of the Phoenix Fiction Writers.
writing while advocating for awareness and competency of culture and diversity
through pedagogical practices. Bill Schneider is the Associate Director of the Wilkes University Maslow Family
Graduate Program in Creative Writing. He also serves as the Managing Editor of
Ross Klavan’s novella, I Take Care Of Myself In Dreamland, will be published in 2018. Etruscan Press. Following a long career in the music industry, Bill received his
Thump Gun Hitched was published in 2016, both by Down and Out Books. His comic Bachelor of Science in Journalism Magna Cum Laude from Suffolk University. He also
novel, Schmuck, was published in January, 2014 by Greenpoint Press. He’s written received his M.A. and M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Wilkes University. Bill’s essays
screenplays for Paramount, Miramax, InterMedia, Walden Media, A&E and TNT. His and short stories have appeared in Route 7 Review (May 2017), The Hamline Lit Journal
original screenplay, Tigerland, was produced by New Regency/Fox and nominated for (April 2017) and Middle Gray Magazine (January 2014). He has also been published in
the Independent Spirit Award. The film was directed by Joel Schumacher, starring the “No Regrets” issue of Silly Tree Anthologies (2014).
Colin Farrell.
Barbara J. Taylor was born and raised in Scranton, Pa., and taught English in the
Joe Kraus is professor and chair of English and Theatre at the University of Scranton. Pocono Mountain School District for 31 years. She has an MFA in creative writing
His fiction and creative nonfiction have appeared, among other places, in The from Wilkes University where she wrote her debut novel, Sing in the Morning, Cry
American Scholar, River Teeth, Southern Humanities Review, and Moment. He is co- at Night, a Publishers Weekly “Best Book of Summer 2014.” Her second novel, All
author of the history, An Accidental Anarchist, and his The Kosher Capones, a history Waiting Is Long, is a stand-alone sequel in what will be a trilogy. She is currently
of the Jewish gangsters in Chicago, is forthcoming from Northern Illinois University working on book three.
Press in 2019.
Ken Vose has written for film, television, and stage. The film of his play Papa: The
Vicki Mayk is a nonfiction writer whose work has appeared in Hippocampus Man, The Myth, The Legend, co-authored with Jordan Rhodes, and based on the life
Magazine, Literary Mama, and the Manifest-Station. She edits the magazine at of Ernest Hemingway, was selected Best Historical Drama at the 2010 New York
Wilkes University, where she also teaches memoir workshops and a class for college Independent Film Festival. His other credits include Greased Lightning starring
freshmen about the power of story. She earned her MFA in the Maslow Family Richard Pryor, Thundercats and the novels Oversteer and Dead Pedal.
Graduate Creative Writing Program.
Jennifer Judge Yonkoski is a poet and essayist whose work has appeared in Literary
Ginger Moran taught at Fisk University and the University of Virginia before Mama, Under the Gum Tree, The Comstock Review, and Rhino, among others. She
becoming a full-time writer and private book educator. She has published stories and teaches creative writing at King’s College and is the organizer of the Poetry in Transit
essays in salon.com, Oxford American, and the Virginia Quarterly Review among many program. She earned her MFA from Goddard College.PENNSYLVANIA WRITERS CONFERENCE RESTAURANTS WILKES UNIVERSITY/
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Deli-Sandwiches & Salads 570-820-7172
Learn more at www.wilkes.edu/creativewriting. 9 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre Hours: Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
570-829-4005 Sat-Sun CLOSED
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
@WilkesUWriting @wilkescreativewriting @wilkesuwriting @wilkesuwriting Sat-Sun CLOSED Rodano’s (Pizza & More)
53 Public Square Wilkes-Barre
Dunkin Donuts Hours: Tue-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
41 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre
570-970-3444 Starbucks at Gambini’s (inside Wilkes UCOM)
Hours: Fri-Sat 6 a.m.-11 p.m. 169 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre
570-408-6023
El Zocalo (Mexican) Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a. m.-3 p.m.
21 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre Sat-Sun CLOSED
570-822- 3942
Hours: Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thai-Thai
Sat 12 p.m.-9 p.m. 41 S. Main St Wilkes-Barre
570-824-9599
Franklin’s Hours: Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.-10 p.m.
53 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre
570-270-4424
Hours: Mon–Fri 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
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