Interested in learning something new this summer? Need a refresher on the business side of writing or want help putting pen to paper after a break? Join us for a one day intensive!
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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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WRITING PROMPT WEDNESDAY!!
Mogigraphia, or Writer’s Cramp, is a painful spasm of the muscles involved in writing or typing, often making it difficult to write. Meditate on a time when you found it difficult to write. How did you overcome it?

🌸Welcome Summer Session One Writers!🌸
We’ve got an exciting lineup of classes, many with spots still open for those looking to deepen their writing practice over the next months!
Here’s to all the wonderful things our writers will accomplish this session! Happy Writing!🌷
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The Wrexham Road Reading Series brings together writers from within and beyond the Sarah Lawrence College community. We're looking forward to hosting authors Barbara Joseelsohn, Cynthia Manick, Helen Schulman, and Priyanka Taslim. Join us at the beautiful Remy Theater to celebrate new books from these four writers across poetry and fiction. All are welcome!
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Looking to dive into the world of speculative fiction this summer?
Come join us for one of our 3 spec classes!
Link in bio to register
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Writing Prompt Wednesday!
Who doesn't love food? Meditate on your favorite food, or thing to cook. Alternatively, discover what your character's favorite food or dish is. Where do you get it? Why is it significant?
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Don't miss your last chance to register! There are still spots left in Tori Linton's "Motherhood in Memoir" and Barbara Josselsohn's "Intermediate 2.0: Novel and Memoir Workshop", which both begin next week!
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We’ve got more classes coming up in June!
Join us online or on campus to deepen your writing practice this summer!
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☀️You’re invited! ☀️ Next month we’re joining @groundwork_hv + @tables.of.contents to bring you Books on the Barge, right here in Yonkers!
Don’t miss this unique author talk on the Science Barge, with guest author @allegrahyde + bites inspired by her fiction, presented by @tables.of.contents. This will be a memorable evening dedicated to environmentalism, fiction & community. ☀️ Tickets are limited! Link in bio to RSVP.
Writing Prompt Wednesday!
Recount a time in your life that you consider a fresh start. Who were you before and after this new start?
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