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All Writers Welcome

For 40 years, The Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College has been a welcoming home for writers who value creativity and community as part of their lives.

Since 1983, The Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College has welcomed writers to a robust and supportive community, with workshops, classes, seminars, conferences, readings and more. Our virtual and on campus classes are open to all writers, including classes for beginners, advanced prose and poetry workshops, teen programs, and publishing seminars.

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Our Writing Community

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Events & Readings 

The Writing Institute has a calendar of events brimming with author readings and community open mics. Join us!

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Plot Your Writing Journey 

Your path to publication starts at The Writing Institute. See how to connect our courses to get where you want to go.

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Meet the Instructors & Staff 

Teachers at The Writing Institute include published novelists, poets and memoirists, seasoned instructors, and writers from all walks of life. Each instructor knows first hand what it takes to find your voice and tell your story.

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Writers Week Teen Summer Program 

Now in its 25thyear, Writers Week is an incredibly popular summer program that offers teens an immersive week-long experience with creative writing and the performance arts.

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