Applications for our April 2025 Santa Fe workshops are open!  

2025 Workshop Dates:  

April 9th - 13th, 2025

In April 2025, immerse yourself in the art of storytelling amidst the breathtaking desert landscapes and vibrant cultural scene of Santa Fe. Our Santa Fe Writing Workshop brings together an intimate group of fiction and nonfiction writers for an intensive four-night experience of instructor-led workshops, craft seminars, one-on-one conferences, and in-depth discussions on the craft and business of writing.  

Led by renowned New Yorker magazine contributor and memoirist Marin Sardy and celebrated novelist Swan Huntley, this program is designed to be intentionally small, ensuring personalized attention and a close-knit community atmosphere.

Santa Fe, known for its unique blend of rich history, artistic spirit, and literary allure, provides an ideal backdrop for creative exploration. Each workshop 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 esteemed 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 Santa Fe, surrounded by the city’s unparalleled beauty and artistic energy, our mission is to nurture your writing from the solitary act of drafting into the warmth of a supportive and inspiring community. For four nights in April, there is no more inspiring setting for this transformative experience than amidst the high desert magic, architectural splendor, and creative soul of Santa Fe, a city celebrated for its artistic and literary heritage.

 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 Santa Fe. 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 the Writing Workshops Santa Fe web page. Apply Now! 

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We look forward to reading your application. 

Sincerely,

Blake Kimzey

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This is where you can apply for a one-on-one creative writing mentorship with WritingWorkshops.com:

• Fiction Mentorship for Story Writers & Novelists
• Mentorship for Horror/Thriller Novelists & Screenwriters
• Screenwriting
• Autofiction
• General Novel
• Memoir
• Kidlit
• Children's Books

For a full list of upcoming mentorship programs, course descriptions, and mentor bios, please follow the link below: 

https://bit.ly/CreativeWritingMentorships

 

Applications for our May 2025 Dublin workshops with Christine Pride, Tawny Lara, and Alyssa Songsiridej are open!   
 

May 4th - May 9th, 2025

Writing Workshops Dublin with Christine Pride, Tawny Lara, and Alyssa Songsiridej brings together fiction and nonfiction writers for an intensive week of workshops, craft seminars, one-on-one conferences, and in-depth  discussions on the craft and business of writing. Our program is  intentionally small and will take place in the heart of literary Dublin.  
 

Faculty Includes:
 

Fiction Instructor Christine Pride is a writer, editor,  and long-time publishing veteran. She’s held editorial posts at many different imprints, including Doubleday, Broadway, Crown, Hyperion, and  Simon and Schuster. As an editor, Christine published many New York Times bestsellers and critically acclaimed books. She's also the author of the novels, written with Jo Piazza: We Are Not Like Them and You Were Always Mine (both from Atria Books). Her solo debut novel, All The Men I've Loved Again, will be published Summer 2025. Christine is a publishing and craft expert eager to meet you in Dublin.

Fiction Instructor Alyssa Songsiridej is the author of Little Rabbit,  a Center for Fiction First Novel Prize and PEN/Hemingway Finalist, and a  National Book Foundation 5 under 35, and a former editor at Electric Literature.  The first story Alyssa acquired and edited for the magazine, “It is What It Is” by Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi, was selected by Min Jin Lee for the 2022 Best American Short StoriesAnthology.   Alyssa is also the author of more than one failed “drawer novel” and, in the course of drafting and failing and then eventually publishing a book, learned a great deal about what it takes to complete a solid project. Alyssa's hope is that these personal insights will also help you with your writing and can't wait to meet you in Dublin.

Nonfiction Instructor Tawny Lara is a Penguin Random House author who's passionate about de-stigmatizing mental health and helping people find confidence in their creativity. She's the author of Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze and The Sobriety Deck: Practical Practices for a Booze-Free Lifestyle, co-host of the Recovery Rocks podcast, and co-founder of the non-alcoholic botanical spirit,  (parentheses). Tawny is an expert in helping nonfiction authors find their niche, discover their audience, and craft saleable book proposals and will be thrilled to welcome you to Dublin.

What will my application include?
 

• Brief bio informing us of your involvement in the writing and literary community, as well as any prior or forthcoming publications. (250 words  max)
• Purpose statement explaining why you would like to participate in Writing Workshops Dublin. You can also discuss current manuscripts or writing projects that you might choose to workshop. (500 words max.)
• Writing sample excerpt 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: 5000 words max).

We look forward to reading your work!

Lodging at Iveagh Garden Hotel

Immerse yourself in both comfort and inspiration for 6 days, 5 nights at Iveagh Garden Hotel. This 4-star hotel is an urban oasis just steps from Grafton Street and Iveagh Gardens. Opened in February 2018, it is one of the lowest carbon footprints of any Irish Hotel and is Europe's first fully sustainable hotel. Located in the heart of this vibrant city, the Iveagh Garden Hotel is one of the best Dublin hotels near all major attractions. Your  own room and breakfast are included in your workshop tuition.

Tuition

Tuition is $3,495 and includes the following:

• Lodging in your own room at Iveagh Garden Hotel for 6 days, 5 nights
• Free Breakfast 
• 4-day writing workshops in small groups of no more than 10 writers
• Critical feedback on two writing submissions
• Several craft of writing and/or business of writing seminars
• One-on-one conference with faculty
• Optional afternoon activities
• The time of your life
• Payment Plans: accepted writers will have the option to pay their tuition in full or opt for a payment plan divided into equal monthly payments by selecting Affirm (for U.S. & Canadian residents) at checkout.

More Details

For full details, please visit our 2025 Dublin Workshop webpage. Apply Now! 

Sincerely,
 Blake Kimzey, WritingWorkshops.com

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