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 Paris workshops are open!
2025 Workshop Dates:
July 15th - 20th, 2025
Writing Workshops Paris with Ramona Ausubel, Marie-Helene Bertino, and Halimah Marcus brings together Fiction and Nonfiction writers and Poets 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 inclusive, intentionally small, and takes place in the middle of Literary Paris, rich with history and inspiration.
Each genre workshop will have no more than 10 participants. All writers in Marie-Helene Bertino's fiction workshop and Halimah Marcus' nonfiction workshop will submit two completed pieces of writing. One submission will be workshopped by your genre-cohort and instructor and a second piece will be submitted for your one-on-one meeting with your workshop leader. Writers in Ramona Ausubel's generative workshop, which is open to all genres, will come to Paris and generate new writing throughout the city each day. Daily craft talks are open to all participants and led by program staff or faculty.
Our workshops are open to writers who want to strengthen their voice, develop a greater understanding of craft, and forge a path to publication along the way. We take your writing seriously and place the highest importance on teaching the craft of writing so that students can produce meaningful and memorable work that has the opportunity to find a readership beyond the workshop. Our mission is to bring your writing out of the wilderness and into community, and for a week every July, we think there is no better place to do this than in the heart of Paris, France.
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 Paris. 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 Paris web page. Apply Now!
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Applications for our June 2025 Iceland fiction workshops are open!
2025 Workshop Dates:
May 31st - June 5th, 2025
Writing Workshops Iceland 2025, led by New Yorker-contributor Justin Taylor and award-winning novelist and Electric Literature editor Kelly Luce, invites you to an extraordinary week of creativity under the spell of Iceland’s legendary literary tradition. Set amidst rugged lava fields and awe-inspiring waterfalls, our intimate program brings together fiction writers for dynamic workshops, craft seminars, and one-on-one mentorship.
Our intentionally small cohorts—limited to a maximum of 10 participants per workshop—ensure focused attention on your unique voice and vision. You’ll submit two separate pieces: one for an in-depth group critique, and a second for a private conference with your instructor, tailored to your individual goals. Between daily craft lectures, interactive discussions, and the welcoming spirit of Iceland’s literary scene, you’ll discover new ways to sharpen your storytelling skills and explore the business side of writing.
This workshop is for fiction writers eager to strengthen their craft, cultivate their creative community, and step confidently toward publication. We believe in the transformative power of storytelling—and that there’s no better place to nurture it than in the birthplace of the sagas. Our mission is to bring your writing from solitude to fellowship, set against the breathtaking beauty of Iceland in June
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 Iceland. You can also discuss current manuscripts or writing projects that you might choose to workshop. (1000 words max.)
- Writing sample excerpt in fiction. 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: 5000 words max).
We look forward to reading your work!
Sincerely,
Blake Kimzey, WritingWorkshops.com
For full details, please visit the Writing Workshops Iceland 2025 web page. Apply Now!
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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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