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Joined December 2016
As a working mom, Violet Stone Gutierrez couldn't complete a traditional MFA program. However, she told us that the flexibility of Writing Workshops classes let her enter the academic space she longed for and make breakthroughs in her writing without sacrificing anything.
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Recently, we sat down with Maureen Aitken to learn more about her upcoming class, Intensifying Flash Fiction Through Time and Place, what students can expect, and the advice she'd give to writers new to workshopping their stories. Read the full interview: buff.ly/vrh1JHs
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Would you still be you in the body of a cat? 🐈 Those are the types of questions Elise LeSage wants to know that inspired her workshop, Dogs, Gods, Ghosts and More: Writing the Non-Human Narrator. Read on: buff.ly/qjLQgzZ
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Looking forward to teaching a six-week Zoom workshop w/ @WritingWorkshps on poetic forms on Tues, Nov 3-Dec 15, 2026 (skipping Thanksgiving week) 6:30-8:30 pm EST. Details and registration: bit.ly/4iP8HfP #poetry #workshops #WritingCommmunity #poeticforms
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Reddit offers an unfiltered voice that makes it a goldmine for writers. That's why, with the help of Lauren Davis, you'll learn how to draw inspiration from this raw, public source material to uncover new possibilities in your fiction. Sign up: buff.ly/Aw59BLr
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Last November, Betheny Lynn Reid published her debut novel, Under the Autumn Moon, made possible by her dedication to her craft and support from her new community of like-minded writers. We couldn't be prouder of our alumni. 🫶
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Tomorrow is Black Poetry Day, an annual celebration of the literary contributions of historical and contemporary African American poets! 📜🖋️ This year, we're spotlighting contemporary poet and activist Amanda Gormon, and her powerful spoken-word poem "The Hill We Climb."
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Everyone loves a ghost story. But writing a *good* ghost story is trickier than it seems. 👻 That's what inspired Amber Sparks to treat us with her seminar, The Modern Gothic. Embrace the spooky season and sign up: buff.ly/80x5Mpw
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Take your writing into the land of fire and ice for mornings filled with workshops, craft seminars, and one-on-one conferences, and afternoons saved for the Blue Lagoon and the best Iceland has to offer. Apply for Writing Workshops Iceland 2027: buff.ly/K0IAHeo
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This November, we're bringing together a panel of professional humor & satire writers and editors to demystify how to be funny in prose, scripts, online, and at parties. Learn everything you need to know about comedy writing by signing up: buff.ly/h46IBny
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How can we use collage to inspire poetry? Explore that question in Nadia Bongo's workshop, Collage to Poem. By the end of the class, you'll understand how the conjunction of images in collage can serve as a springboard for writing more freely. Sign up: buff.ly/9m7cRDr
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6 writers are going to class ON US! 💻✨ We're so excited to partner with Electric Literature to give away 6 GIFT CARDS for our online writing classes! View the giveaway post on our Instagram: buff.ly/eiBHgJK
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🍂 Next month’s classes are live! ✍️ November 2026 writing workshops are now enrolling on our website! 🔗 Find classes now & avoid the waitlist: buff.ly/A5UnbeW
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When a piece feels vague, Anna Clarke Fiddler has learned that the writer is usually circling something emotionally difficult and needs support to open it up. Read more from our interview with Fiddler: buff.ly/kM9xjNo
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"[This class] was great to help prevent burnout and set a roadmap of what to do." That's what Writing Workshops alum Jesse Kubanet had to say after taking Lillian Stone's workshop. Take your writing out of isolation by joining our writing community: buff.ly/H2ebYpE
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Spend four nights writing in the high desert. 🏜️ In April 2027, we're bringing a group of writers to Santa Fe for instructor-led workshops, craft seminars, conferences, and long conversations about the craft and the business of writing. Learn more: buff.ly/0gpyFnV
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...and sometimes, we write.
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Hold up, my show is on.
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Whether you're writing a debut novel or wondering if your standalone series has legs, this session offers the strategic publishing insight you need to think about your work the way editors do. Get ready to think like a publisher: buff.ly/sAWBEAD
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After joining Writing Workshops and having a breakthrough with our instructor, Abi Maxwell, alum Allison Walker told us that she finally feels closer to achieving her goal of being published. We couldn't be prouder to have her in our community. 💙
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