Writing By Writers...

Workshops

Writing workshops taught by nationally known, published authors, who are adept at teaching the craft of writing to all levels of student.

Residencies

One and two week, dog-friendly residencies in Bend, Oregon, Minneapolis, Minnesota and the Uncampghre Valley in Colorado.

DRAFT!

An intensive program for 15 writers who are committed to completing a novel, memoir, short story, or essay collection over the course of two years.

A program for every writer..

Boot Camp

Manuscript Boot Camp is for the writer who has a full book-length manuscript (novel, memoir, short story or poetry collection) and would like to engage with a small group for a serious and productive response.

Boulder Workshop

The Boulder Generative Workshop brings aspiring writers into close community with nationally known writers for a weekend of inspiration, craft and the generation of new work.

Mont Blanc

Part manuscript workshop, part residency and part adventure, the Mont Blanc workshop is a two-week long manuscript workshop where writers will work closely with two different writers in the stunning French Alps.

Tomales Bay

The Tomales Bay Workshop brings aspiring writers into close community with nationally known poets and writers for manuscript, poetry and generative workshops.

Writer's Camp

Writers take over the entire Esalen campus during this annual Wrtier's Camp workshop that's designed to ignite – and re-ignite – your passion for the stories you have to tell.

Mill House

A two-week, dog-friendly, residency in Bend, Oregon open to fiction writers, creative nonfiction writers and poets. All residents are provided with a 1 or 2-bedroom cottage.

Wolf House

Two, one-week, residencies at The Wolf House in NE Minneapolis, Minnesota open to fiction writers, creative nonfiction writers and poets.

DRAFT!

An intensive, two-year program for 15 writers who are committed to completing a full manuscript. Whether starting a first draft, or working through a new revision, this program is for writers who want a rigorous, supportive community.

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“I LOVE that the conference is about WRITING and not about getting published or advancing one’s career. That way everyone can check their ego at the door and get down to working on making the writing better. Literature wins!”

Tomales Bay Alumni