Thank you for applying to one of our IndieMFA Programs at WritingWorkshops.com.
We look forward to reading your application.
Sincerely,
Blake Kimzey
Executive Director / WritingWorkshops.com
Applications for our July 2025 Storytelling Workshop in Paris are open!
2025 Workshop Dates:
July 1st - 6th, 2025
This July 2025, step into the world of Moth-inspired storytelling under the guidance of two celebrated storytellers, Adam Wade and Carla Katz. With Paris as your muse, you’ll explore your own voice and narrative power in an intimate, creatively charged setting that nurtures authenticity, depth, and connection.
About Your Mentors: Adam Wade, a 20-time Moth StorySLAM champion profiled in The New Yorker, is revered for weaving personal, humorous, and deeply human tales. Carla Katz, a fellow Moth StorySLAM champion and master of narrative structure, is known for drawing out rich characters and bringing stories to life on stage. Together, they will help you shape the raw material of your experiences into compelling narratives that captivate any audience.
What You’ll Experience: Through hands-on exercises, engaging discussions, and focused feedback, you’ll learn to find the universal truths hidden in your personal experiences, infuse stories with authenticity, humor, and emotional resonance, refine pacing, tone, and structure for maximum impact, and build confidence in your voice and performance style.
A Setting That Inspires: Paris, with its timeless boulevards, enchanting cafés, and thriving literary heritage, is the ideal backdrop for creative exploration. As you stroll along the Seine and soak in the city’s rich cultural tapestry, you’ll find your imagination ignited and your storytelling instincts awakened.
Who Should Apply: Whether you’re a seasoned writer eager to sharpen your craft or a newcomer ready to uncover your storytelling spark, this workshop offers a warm, supportive community of like-minded creatives. Come prepared to share, listen, discover new strengths, and leave with the tools—and the confidence—to tell stories that truly resonate. Apply now for a once-in-a-lifetime journey into the heart of storytelling. Join us in Paris and transform the way you tell your story—forever.
What will my application include?
- Brief bio informing us of any previous experience you have storytelling, writing, or speaking in public. No experience is necessary; we just want to learn more about you and your experience (500 words max).
- Purpose statement explaining why you want to participate in our Paris storytelling workshop (500 words max).
We look forward to reading your work!
Sincerely,
Blake Kimzey, WritingWorkshops.com
For full details, please visit the Paris Storytelling Workshop Web Page. Apply Now!
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Applications for our September 2025 Tuscany workshops are open!
2025 Workshop Dates:
September 1st - 6th, 2025
This September, immerse yourself in the art of storytelling amidst the rolling hills and vineyards of Tuscany. Our Tuscany Writing Workshops gather an intimate group of fiction and nonfiction writers for an intensive week of creativity, craft seminars, one-on-one conferences, and in-depth discussions on the craft and business of writing.
Led by novelist Ethan Joella and nonfiction writer Diana Spechler, our program is designed to be intentionally small, ensuring personalized attention and a close-knit community atmosphere.
Nestled in the picturesque Tuscan landscape, each instructor will accept no more than 10 participants, fostering an environment of focused learning and exchange. Upon acceptance, writers are invited to submit two pieces of their work; one will be workshopped by your peers and instructor for group feedback, while the other is reserved for a private consultation with your workshop leader, offering tailored guidance on your writing journey.
Our daily craft talks, open to all participants, are led by our faculty. Whether you’re looking to hone your voice, deepen your understanding of literary craft, or navigate the path to publication, our workshops are designed to support your goals. We are committed to treating your writing with the seriousness it deserves, teaching the craft necessary for producing impactful and enduring work that resonates with readers far beyond the confines of the workshop.
At Writing Workshops Tuscany, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Italy’s heartland, our mission is to nurture your writing from the solitary confines of the drafting table into the warmth of a vibrant community. For one week in September, we believe there is no more inspiring setting for this transformative experience than amidst the historic charm and natural beauty of Tuscany, a region celebrated for its cultural heritage and artistic spirit.
What will my application include?
- Brief bio informing us of your involvement in the writing and literary community and any prior or forthcoming publications. (500 words max)
- Purpose statement explaining why you would like to participate in Writing Workshops Tuscany. You can also discuss current manuscripts or writing projects that you might choose to workshop. (1000 words max.)
- Writing sample excerpts in fiction or nonfiction. This does not have to be published work, though that is acceptable, nor does it have to be a piece you plan to workshop. Complete works under the word count are not required; excerpts are acceptable. (Fiction/nonfiction/poetry: 5000 words max).
We look forward to reading your work!
Sincerely,
Blake Kimzey, WritingWorkshops.com
For full details, please visit our 2025 Tuscany Webpage. Apply Now!
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