2025 Writing Workshops Iceland Application
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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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