Join the distinguished Sarah Lawrence literary heritage at The Writing Institute and become the writer you want to be!
Enroll in a virtual or in-person workshop at The Writing Institute, where everyone—from the novice to seasoned writers, pre-teens to retirees—can find a class where they will explore their talent, engage with a genre, and bring their inner writer to life.
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The Writing Institute offerings include:
Traditional writing workshops in:
- Fiction
- Nonfiction
- Memoir
- Poetry
Specialized classes on topics ranging from:
- Plot & Character Development
- Linked Story Collections
- Speculative Fiction
- Creative Writing for Teens
- Submitting to Literary Journals
- and more!
Many writers who have studied at The Writing Institute have gone on to publish novels, memoirs, poetry chapbooks, children’s books, young adult novels, and more.
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Community Reading Events
Listen to readings from our current students and faculty. Become familiar with our teachers' genres and writing styles, and strengthen your relationships with our amazing community of writers. All writers welcome!
Stay tuned for summer dates!