Physical Entities—Writers' Workshops & Writers' Retreats

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1. Amherst Writers & Artists (Amherst, MA) For twenty-three years it has offered creative writing workshops and writers' retreats for both established and beginning writers in affiliated workshops across the U.S. Now they are also offered in Ireland, Mexico, Peru, and on the Isle of Iona.
   
   
2. The Attic - (Portland, OR) Offers writer's workshops for small groups.
   
   
3. Asian American Writers' Workshop - (NYC) Provides information about workshops and writer development and advancement events.
   
   
4. Bay Area Fiction Workshop - (San Francisco, CA) Michelle Richmond offers fiction writing workshops that cover characterization, dialogue, and point of view.
   
   
5. Boston Screenwriting Workshop - (Boston, MA) Offers classes for beginning to professional screenwriters in the New England area.
   
   
6. Boston West Writing and Photography - (Wayland, MA) Lists of workshops and services in writing, photography, and publishing offered in the Boston area.
   
   
7. Brand New Writers - Information on London (England) area workshops, a writing guide, a feedback forum for submitted work and other features.
   
   
8. The Callaloo Creative Writing Workshops, are designed to assist new and developing writers by providing intensive and individual instruction in the writing of fiction and poetry. Students and faculty will live and work together for the duration of the two-week workshops, as well as meet in groups for three hours each day and in individual conferences when necessary. The poetry workshop will admit ten applicants, but the fiction workshops will admit only six. The workshops, along with required books and supplies, are free to all participants, but participants will be responsible for their travel and board.
   
   
9. Cave Canem - (NYC and Minneapolis -St. Paul, MN) Committed to the discovery and cultivation of new voices in African American poetry, Cave Canem's program includes an annual summer workshop/retreat, regional workshops, a first book prize, annual anthologies, and readings and events in major cities around the United States.
   
   
10. Centauri Arts - (Kawarthas, Canada) Residential Creative Writing or Fine Arts Courses. Each course includes structured daily workshops as well as one-on-one.
    
    
11. Children's Authors Bootcamp - (Denver, CO and Ft. Lauderdale, FL) Traveling two-day workshops for children's book writers presented by children's writing experts Laura Backes and Linda Arms White.
    
    
12. Clarity Works Writing Classes and Coaching - (Asheville, NC) Writing teacher helps each student free her or his writing voice. In this container — whether it's a class, workshop, retreat or individual session — each person feels nurtured and safe, allowing her to risk revealing the complexity and fullness of her experience—her story. Held in Asheville, North Carolina plus online.
    
    
13. *Cleveland State University Poetry Center* (Cleveland, OH) conducts a Poetry Forum on the first Friday of each month during the academic year. These workshops are free and open to the public. Visitors are welcome. Each forum is held on Friday evening at 7:00 PM in the Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Avenue, lower level.
    
    
14. Create a Kids' Book - (Melbourne, AU) Delightful website for writers of children's books. Holds regular monthly workshops in Victoria, Australia. Also offers manuscript assessment service for children's books.
    
    
15. Creative Journeys - Writing Workshops for Women - (Nehalem, OR) Retreats and resources for women writers in a small group setting. Techniques and exercises designed to bring your stories to life.
    
    
16. Creativity Workshop - (NY City; Crete; Florence, IT; Provence, FR; Barcelons, SP; Prague,CK; Paris, FR; Dublin, IE; Venice; IT) Helps develop the creative process through memoir, creative writing, visual arts and storytelling exercises. Helps to expand perception and find ways of looking at one's life and work as exciting and transformative.
    
    
17. *Cynthia Gallaher's Creative Writing Workshops* - () Trainer's page offers workshops at Midwestern library, school or arts organizations. Includes poetry writing, journal writing, nature writing, and children's workshops.
    
    
18. *DFW Writers' Workshop* (Euless, TX) Multi-genre workshop meets weekly, new & experienced writers welcome
    
    
19. *Editing International, LLC* - (US and British Columbia) "Passport Seminars" covering editing/revision, marketing, fiction and nonfiction craft, planning, brainstorminbg, and the writer's life.
    
    
20. Elizabeth Ayers Center for Creative Writing - (Montauk, NY, Abiquiu, NM and on-line) Offers writing workshops, writing retreats, fiction workshops, and poetry workshops.
    
    
21. *Field's End* - (Bainbridge Island, WA) A writers' community on offering workshops, lectures, and courses for literary writers.
    
    
22. Grub Street, Inc. - (Boston, MA) Founded by writers for writers, Grub Street is Boston's only independent writing center. Our goal is to help writers with all aspects of the writing life, from finding inspiration to marketing a finished work. Grub Street offers high-quality workshops, events and professional development opportunities for writers of all levels.
    
    
23. *Herstory Writers Workshop* - (Long Island, NY) A nonprofit memoir writing project for women. Herstory reaches out to give narrative tools to women who might not ordinarily have access to high quality writing instruction. Partially tuition based and partially publicly funded, it is dedicated to women who feel they have stories to tell.
    
    
24. *Heartland Writers Guild* - Sponsors the biennial Heartland Writers Conference and "Great Beginnings" Writing Competition. HWG is a not-for-profit multi-genre organization devoted to giving its members tools to successfully market their writing.
    
    
25. *The Houston Writers League* - a nonprofit, tax exempt corporation organized to provide a professional atmosphere for serious writers. Offers workshops, regular meetings with knowledgeable guest speakers, programs, seminars and conferences, community outreach projects that promote writing and literacy and an online forum.
    
    
26. *Hudson Valley Writers Guild* - (Albany, NY) Offers courses and workshops for member writers.
    
    
27. Information for Writers and Authors - (GB) Extracts and details of creative writing courses in GB, an online writer's workshop and other features.
    
    
28. Inkberry - (North Adams, MA) Offers writing workshops, a reading series and writing resources. Inkberry is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the literary arts in and around Berkshire County. Massachusetts.
    
    
29. Inprint Inc. - (Houston, TX) NPO that works to support the writers of the Houston literary community through grants, workshops, and readings.
    
    
30. In the Company of Poets - (Philadelphia, PA) Offers Poetry classes and workshops.
    
    
31. *The Johnnie Harris Writers* - (Houston, TX) The basic goal of the Johnnie Harris Writers is to give students, faculty, administrators and alumni an opportunity to share their writings and/or critique the works of others.The organization's secondary goal is to benefit the community by regularly sending members of the organization out to participate in community literacy projects.
    
    
32. *Laguna Writers* - (San Francisco, CA) - Bay Area writing workshops using the Amherst Writers and Artists method, which focuses on spontaneous writing exercises. Short stories, novels, essays, memoirs, poetry.
    
    
33. *La Joie D'Ecrire* - (Europe) The Joy of Writing. Annual travel writing workshop during May in south of France.
    
    
34. Liberato - (Gibberd, Polsted, Leiston, UK; Greece ) Writing courses and editing services. Courses, critiques and workshops offered through a postal critique, a Polstead weekend, a Greek week (or two), a Leiston week or a day spent in the unique surroundings of the Gibberd Garden.
    
    
35. The Loft Literary Center - (Minneapolis -St. Paul, MN) The Loft Literary Center is now the nation's largest and most comprehensive literary center, offering: creative writing classes and workshops, including classes in poetry, short story, memoir, fiction, working with agents, submitting to publishers, and many other topics and genre that are geared to a range of interests and are designed for writers at all levels of development; mentoring programs that have included guidance from former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Cunningham, memoirist Maxine Hong Kingston, and many more; grant and award programs for Minnesota writers; special presentations by Minnesota writers; writing competition and readings. Tuition is based on a sliding fee scale, with both scholarship and work-study opportunities available. The Loft also offers a variety of programs for both children and teens.
    
    
36. Log Cabin Literary Center - (Boise, ID) - A nonprofit membership organization. The mission of the Log Cabin Literary Center is to inspire and celebrate a love of reading, writing and discourse. Our existence strives to encompass the entire writing process, from developing students’ reading and writing proficiency to honing seasoned writers’ technical and creative expertise.
    
    
37. Manitoba Writers' Guild - (Winnepeg, MB, Canada) A nonprofit organization that offers a number of services and programs to writers.
    
    
38. *Martin and Mitsch Literary Services* - (Irvine & Huntington Beach, CA) A promoter that offers writing workshops and other services for writers - use caution.
    
    
39. Midwest Writers Workshop - (Muncie, IN) Scheduled workshops and summer workshop for aspiring and accomplished writers features sessions on mystery, romance, children's, poetry, fiction, non-fiction.
    
    
40. Monte Sol Workshop - (Santa Fe, NM) Summer writing workshop for high school students.
    
    
41. *Mother Wit - Colleen Anderson - Writing - Workshops - Music – Graphics* - Workshops in poetry, short story, essay, and songwriting.
    
    
42. Mountain Writers Series - (Portland, OR) Readings, lectures, discussions, workshops.
    
    
43. *The New England Science Fiction Association, Inc.* - One of the Oldest Science Fiction organizations in New England
    
    
44. New Mexico Poetry Tangents - (Albuquerque NM) - NM Poetry Tangents is a casual, free workshop and poetry coalition, where the poetry community scrawls thunder, sharing feedback and shop-talk. We also publish poetry on the site, in a print 'zine, and will soon be putting together an anthology, all while hosting poetry events. Ask about the secret handshake...
    
    
45. *New York State Writers Institute* - (Albany, NY) Workshops at SUNY, Albany. Programs include: Visiting Writers and Classic Film Series, Workshops, Writers Online Magazine, Summer Writers Institute, and Summer Young Writers Institute.
    
    
46. New Zealand Book Council - Offers information on Book News, Writers in Schools, Trans-Tasman Exchange, Book Group Resources, Words on Wheels, Book Events, Events, Calendar, Literary Tourism, Book Awards, Writing Courses, 'How To' Pages, and Book Links.
    
    
47. *New Zealand Poetry Society* - NZPS serves its national membership with a monthly newsletter, holds monthly meetings, acts as a clearing house for competition information, runs an International Poetry Competition and publishes an anthology of entries from the contest, runs an annual Poetry Workshop with an established poet as guest tutor, and organises occasional tours of local and of overseas poets.
    
    
48. *Nightwriter - Writer's Workshop for Writer's Workshop Retreats* - (Ashland, VA; North Fork, C; Tuscany, IT) A Writer's Workshop-retreats.
    
    
49. North Carolina State University - (Raleigh, NC) Undergraduate and graduate creative writing curriculum and workshops.
    
    
50. North Carolina Writers' Network - (Various locations, NC) A statewide organization of poets and writers that offers a range of professional development services.
    
    
51. *North Texas Speculative Fiction Workshop* - (North Richland Hills, TX) Spec fic workshop meets monthly, welcomes new writers & experienced
    
    
52. Novels-In-Progress Workshop - ( Louisville, KY) Offers an annual conference in March, and other resources for writers.
    
    
53. Odyssey Summer Fantasy Writing Workshop - (Manchester, NH) Summer writing workshop for writers of fantasy, science fiction, and horror at Southern New Hampshire University.
    
    
54. Omega at The Crossings - (Austin, TX) A progressive learning center and meeting place located in the Texas Hill Country just outside Austin. This premier retreat center and Spa provides a place for individuals to relax, rejuvenate and grow. It offers include workshops and programs led by the world's most creative teachers, authors, and progressive thinkers — all designed to enhance personal health and well-being.
    
    
55. Paris American Academy - (Europe) Summer workshops in Creative Writing, French Language & Civilization, and Secrets of Paris Fashion.
    
    
56. Performance Learning Strategies - (Oceanside, CA) Customized workshops to help adults read, write and think more efficiently and effectively.
    
    
57. *Pennwriters* - (Grantville, PA) Serves writers in Pennsylvania and the surrounding area. Activities include a newsletter, annual conference, and others.
    
    
58. *Pippa Kay - Freelance Writer & Creative Writing Teacher* - (Gladesville NSW, Australia) Creative Writing for beginners and workshop classes at Macquarie Community College and Gladesville Library.
    
    
59. *Pittsburgh Worldwrights* - (Pittsburgh, PA) Science fiction, fantasy, horror workshop run by Mary Soon Lee.
    
    
60. *Prong Horn Press* - ( West Glacier, MT) Offers five-day workshops that focus on: Essays, Family Stories, Poetry, Fiction and Nature Writing. Also offers writer services.
    
    
61. Poetic Medicine - (various locations, US and International) Courses, Groups & Workshops related to spiritual and therapeutic aspects of "Poem-Making" offered by John Fox, a poet and certified poetry therapist.
    
    
62. The Poetry Factory - is a poetry reading and workshop series sponsored by the Berrien Artist Guild, at the Box Factory for the Arts in St. Joseph Michigan. The Poetry Factory features monthly readings by exceptional poets, both well-known and up-and-coming, holds a yearly Poetry Workshop Weekend, and hosts a monthly poetry open mic.
    
    
63. Providence Writing Parlour - (Providence, RI) The Providence Writing Parlour addresses writers at all skill levels. Structure, guidance and deadlines provided by a writing class motivate each writer's development.
    
    
64. *The Ragdale Foundation* (Lake Forest, IL) offers workshops and fellowship opportunities.
    
    
65. *Rocky Mt. Retreats* - (Estes Park, CO) Specializing in self-actualization and meditation, this site includes writing therapy, journaling and creative writing.
    
    
66. *Spring Time Writers - Tips, Exercises and Workshops* - (Lyons, CO) Serene Rocky Mountains retreat with professional, personal writing instruction. Monthly free tips and exercises. Monthly newsletter delivers even more to your site. 4-day and week long workshops. Contest.
    
    
67. St. David's Christian Writers Conference - (Beaver Falls, PA) St. David's is a 44-year-old educational retreat for writers who are serious about their craft.
    
    
68. San Diego Writers Cooperative - (San Diego, CA) Writer support group that provided info on classes, events, and workshops of interest to writers of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.
    
    
69. *Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators* - ( Los Angeles, CA) Offers members a free manuscript and illustration exchange, allowing members to obtain criticism and feedback on their works-in-progress, and other benefits and services.
    
    
70. South Australian Writers Centre  - (Adelaide, Australia) Provides a list of writers groups in southern Australia.
    
    
71. *Southeastern Writers Association* - (St. Simons Island, GA) Offers an week-long annual workshop.
    
    
72. *Southern Oklahoma Writers' Guild* - (Ardmore, OK) A support group for writers, including poets, and songwriters.
    
    
73. *The T Party* - (London, England - GB) An informal local writing critique group that meets in the "London / South East area." The focus of the group members in on genre fiction.
    
    
74. *Under the Volcano* - (Tepoztlán, Mexico) One-week retreats in a Mexican village for writers of fiction and literary non-fiction.
    
    
75. *Victorian Writers' Centre* - (Victoria, Australia) A nonprofit organisation promoting writers and writing, and supporting the professional rights of writers.
    
    
76. *Virtual Writer* - (Longford, Ireland - Various locations ) A clearinghouse for several writing related courses in Europe, British Isles and Ireland, and writing groups in the Longford, Ireland area. Interactive features include a bulletin board, chat, and Writezone, a series of writing exercises for poetry and various prose genre.
    
    
77. *Washington Independent Writers* - (Washington, DC) A membership organization.
    
    
78. *Western Writers of America* - (Franklin, TN - National) Sponsors an annual conference with professional development workshops, and the Spur Awards.
    
    
79. *The Windmill Writing Workshop* - Creative writing workshops & retreats in Majorca, the Balearic Islands, Spain every autumn.
    
    
80. *Will Dunne Dramatic Writing Workshops* - (San Francisco, CA) Offers private consultations for dramatic writers and an ongoing quarterly workshop program for writers.
    
    
81. *Word Works, The* - (Europe) Provides information on craft development and other events for poets and offers a writer's retreat in Tuscany (Italy).
    
    
82. WorldCrafters Guild School of Professional Fiction Writing - (Seattle, WA) Offers free professional writing school and paid workshops.
    
    
83. *Write From the Heart Books and Seminars* - Various locations on the US West Coast) Offers books, seminars and online workshops.
    
    
84. *Write On Maui* - (Maui, HI) Offers classes for small groups of writers.
    
    
85. Writer's Center - ( Bethesda, MD) designed to encourage the creation and distribution of contemporary literature. Activities include workshops, exhibits, publications, readings and conferences.
    
    
86. Writing2Sell - (Various locales) Workshops on how to be published from Stephen King's first editor and publisher, Michael Garrett
    
    
87. The Writing Center at Colorado State University - (Fort Collins, CO) Creative writing courses and workshops.
    
    
88. Writers' Center of Indiana - (Indianapolis, IN) A community-based literary arts organization aiming to develop an appreciative audience in Indiana.
    
    
89. *Writers' Circle of Durham Region* - (Durham Region, GB) NPO umbrella organization. Includes Ask a Writer service for writers seeking advice.
    
    
90. *Writers Federation of New Bruswick*  - (Fredericton, Canada) Offers workshop, manuscript reading services and other.
    
    
91. Writers' League of Texas - (Austin, TX) Provides educational and technical assistance to writers from beginning to professional, and, as the Texas Commission on the Arts' Statewide Service Organization, the primary agency to handle literary grants on TCA's behalf.
    
    
92. Writers in the Mountains - (Roxbury, NY) A writer's group in the Western Catskills (Delaware County, NY) offering workshops and classes in journaling, playwriting, poetry, and more.
    
    
93. Writers Retreats - (Colorado and Mexico) Offers a range of coursework and literary services and short residency workshops.
    
    
94. The Writers Studio - (NY City) Offers continuous 10-week beginning and advanced workshops in fiction and poetry, online classes, and private tutorials.
    
    
95. The Writers Workshop - (Seattle, WA) Online and oncampus writing program specializing in creative nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, literary journalism, nonfiction books, memoir and short stories.
    
    
96. The Writers' Workshop - (Asheville NC) The Writers' Workshop offers year-round classes in fiction, poetry, nonfiction, journalism, and screenwriting.
    
    
97. WritingClasses.com - (NYC) Gotham Writers Workshop. Writing classes and other services.
    
    
98. The Writing Salon - (San Francisco, CA) Year-round school of creative writing classes. Fiction, poetry, personal essays, memoirs, screenwriting, playwriting, and magazine writing. Nine and five-week courses; also one-day workshops.
    
    
99. Young Writers Workshop - (Gt. Barrington, MA) Workshop on using informal, playful expressive writing as a way to strengthen skills of language and thinking.
    
    
100. *Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation* - ( Washington, DC) Offers workshops and other support to writers of African descent.
     
     
101. *Zoetrope* - Publilshes All Story & offers workshops in Belize, New York, and Online.