30 YEARS of helping fiction writers and poets reach their potential. Program developed by Pulitzer Prize winner provides supportive, technique-oriented workshops and a literary community. Classes in NYC, Tucson, San Francisco, Hudson Valley, Amsterdam, and online welcome beginning and advanced poets and writers. Tutorials available. “The most personal of the programs.”—The New York Times. Phone: (212) 255-7075. Website: www.writerstudio.com.
CATAPULT is the “best place to meet your literary heroes and get better at writing, too,” says the Village Voice. Enroll now in one of our creative writing courses to see for yourself! At Catapult, we believe in community and mentorship, rigorous feedback and revision. Think of our program as an “MFA without barriers” open to writers emerging and established, with affordable, day-job-friendly classes that are led, always, by writers and publishing professionals at the center of the cultural conversation. We offer a variety of six-week fiction and nonfiction workshops in addition to day-long master classes and intensives, and our classes meet online or in person in NYC. Study with some of the biggest names in contemporary literature this winter, such as Garrard Conley, Nicole Dennis-Benn, Alex Mar, Rebecca Schiff, and Tony Tulathimutte. To apply, visit www.catapult.co/classes. Special offer: 10% off class enrollment with the discount code P&WCatapult.
THE COMMUNITY OF WRITERS at Squaw Valley brings together poets and writers for week-long summer writing workshops. We have helped talented writers improve their craft since 1969. Morning workshops. Individual conferences. Craft lectures and panels. Poetry Workshop: June 24–July 1; Writers Workshops: July 9–15. Financial aid available. www.communityofwriters.org. Phone: (530) 470-8440.
CREATIVE WRITING CENTER offers online writing classes for aspiring writers. Become the writer you dream you can be! Inspiring exercises teach how-to while building confidence, eliminating blocks. Supportive community. All genres. 5-week sessions. Take separately or combine into an ongoing course. Waterfront writing retreats also. Website: www.creativewritingcenter.com. Phone: (800) 510-1049. E-mail: eayres@creativewritingcenter.com.
DONALD MAASS WORKSHOP: Writing the Breakout Novel. Sunday, April 23. Following the Las Vegas Writer’s Conference at Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall. Join Donald Maass of the Maass Literary Agency to learn techniques to improve your writing with a hands-on learning experience from 8:00 am for only $250 for a full day (lunch included). Website:www.lasvegaswritersconference.com/donald-maass-workshop.
GREATER PHILADELPHIA Wordshop Studio supports writers in the development of their individual voices and practice of their craft. Workshops in Center City and Delaware County, PA, following the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) method. Writers of all ages, levels of experience, and genres welcome. (610) 853-0296. E-mail: ahicks@philawordshop.com. Website: www.philawordshop.com.
MARGE PIERCY offers her sixth annual intensive poetry workshop June 12–16 in Wellfleet, MA, Cape Cod. Juried submissions. Morning workshops in the village; conferences on her land. A public reading. A serious craft workshop in a beautiful place. Raises talented poets to a higher level with enormously increased chances for publication. Complete information, submission guidelines, comments from previous participants: www.margepiercy.com.
MAY 2017, SANTA FE, NM. For 28 years, Santa Fe Photographic Workshops has focused on photography, now expanding into the world of words. Our Writers Lab offers week-long workshops and one-day seminars for writers of all levels in: Memoir, Nonfiction, Travel, Screenwriting, and Poetry. Phone: (505) 983-1400, ext. 111. Website: www.santafeworkshop.com.
ONE-ON-ONE NOVEL WORKSHOP. Three days of intense analysis and brainstorming. Virginia Pye’s River of Dreams came out of this workshop. Choose among Geeta Kothari, Man Martin, Greg Michalson, or Nancy Zafris. Idyllic setting at the Porches near Charlottesville, VA. Contact Trudy Hale at www.porcheswritingretreat.com.
ONLINE WRITING CLASSES from Creative Nonfiction magazine, the voice of the genre. Our 10- and 5-week classes in memoir, personal essay, magazine writing, online workshops, and more provide professional guidance, motivating deadlines, and a supportive community of writers. Flexible schedule to suit your needs. Learn more at www.creativenonfiction.org/onlineclasses.
SMALL FICTION WORKSHOPS limited to 6 writers submitting 3 times, up to 15 pages each time. Explores whether stories are working the way you want. Award-winning novelist and story writer invites both literary and genre material. Sample required. West Village. 6 meetings, Monday nights, possible Sunday evenings, $200. Website: karenheuler.com. E-mail: karenheuler@aol.com.
WRITING FROM NATURE, Chris Woodside's 3rd annual workshop. Explore trails, write, build your career with Appalachia journal's editor, and author of newly released Libertarians on the Prairie. At Cold River Camp in NH's White Mountains, June 2-4. Only $670. Sign up before April 1, 10 percent off. Lower rates for career builders, students. chriswoodside.com.
WRITING RANCH Announces 8th Annual “Writing Down the Baja” Creative Writing Workshop. Todos Santos, BCS, Mexico. February 5–11. For all levels of writers. Led by award-winning author and poet Ellen Waterston. Fee includes lodging and meals at Serendipity hotel, daily workshops, anthology of the group’s work, guest author presentations, optional excursions. Website: www.writingranch.com; E-mail: info@writingranch.com; Phone: (541) 480-3933.