The Writers Studio is founded on the belief that when the desire to write is strong enough, anyone can learn the technique necessary for full creative expression. We welcome our new advisory board of leaders in the literary world, to guide us through the next 20 years of helping poets and writers reach their potential: Kathryn Court, Carl Dennis, Jennifer Egan, Julia Glass, Bill Henderson, Edward Hirsch, Matthew Klam, Robert Pinsky, Amanda Moretti, Grace Schulman, Galen Williams, in memorium: Yehuda Amichai
PHILIP SCHULTZ WINS PULITZER PRIZE
The Writers Studio founder and director, Philip Schultz, won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for his book of poems, Failure (Harcourt 2007).
ONLINE WORKSHOPS IN FICTION & POETRY BEGIN IN OCTOBER
Too far from New York to attend our workshops? You can still learn to write using our unique, technique-oriented method by joining our Online Program, which was launched in 2001 and welcomes students from around the world. JOIN OUR WORKSHOP IN SAN FRANCISCO
The Writers Studio celebrates its first anniversary of San Francisco workshops. Please contact Mark Peterson for more information mark@writerstudio.com or 415-321-9728.
NYC WORKSHOPS IN FICTION & POETRY BEGIN IN OCTOBER
Set up a writing schedule, learn new narrative techniques, meet a supportive community of writers writing at your own level and enjoy the personal attention of small classes. For over 20 years, The Writers Studio has been quietly helping writers and poets of all levels reach their potential. TUCSON WORKSHOPS FOR ALL LEVELS
Now in its fourth year, the Tucson Writers Studio offers workshops for all levels of poets and fiction writers on an ongoing basis. For more information, contact Eleanor Kedney, founder of the Tucson program and director of branch studios: eleanor@writerstudio.com or 520-743-8214. OUR READING SERIES STARTS OCTOBER 24
Special guest Etgar Keret reads with Writers Studio faculty Isabelle Deconinck and Lisa Bellamy Friday, October 24 at 7 PM. Housing Works, 126 Crosby Street NYC. Check out the rest of our 2008-2009 season, which includes readings by Anne Beattie, Alice Hoffman, and Edward Hirsch.
LESLEY DORMEN ANSWERS QUESTIONS
about workshops, exercises, and finishing her book of linked stories, The Best Place to Be, (Simon and Schuster 2007). Lesley is Associate Director, teacher and student at The Writers Studio. LEARN TO READ AS A WRITER WITH GUEST TEACHERS ROBERT PINSKY AND DALIA SOFER. REGISTER NOW.
Take the Craft Class from any location. Download the podcasts at your convenience--it's easy and fun. Register any time during the nine-week session and hear all the classes. Dalia Sofer and Robert Pinsky are among the guest teachers this session. Register now to hear these historic classes. The next session begins October 7.
“People often ask me where they should go to study writing; now after hearing the diverse and remarkable readings from The Writers Studio faculty members, I know just what my answer will be.”
—Julia Glass, 2002 National Book Award Winner for Three Junes
TUTORIALS
Private sessions with a member of our teaching staff by phone, fax, mail, e-mail or in person.
VISIT OUR ONLINE CLASSROOM
If you can use the internet, you can take an online writing class. Visit a sample classroom.
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