For writers seeking to enhance their skills through annual destination workshops, online workshops, and more, there are numerous options available to suit various skill levels and budgets. Discover the right workshop that aligns with your needs and financial plans.
Here are the top 25 writer's workshop camps for 2025, designed to help writers at various stages of their careers enhance their craft:
Bread Loaf Writers' Conference - Ripton, Vermont
Dates: August 14-24, 2025
Notable for its rigorous workshops and literary community (Mountford Writing).
Sewanee Writers' Conference - Sewanee, Tennessee
Dates: July 18-30, 2025
Offers workshops in fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and playwriting (Mountford Writing).
Clarion West Writers Workshop - Seattle, Washington
Dates: June 22 - August 2, 2025
Focuses on speculative fiction with an intensive six-week program (Mountford Writing).
Community of Writers - Olympic Valley, California
Dates: July 2025
Known for its workshops in fiction, nonfiction, and memoir (Mountford Writing).
Yale Writers' Workshop - New Haven, Connecticut
Dates: June 2025
Provides a blend of remote and in-person sessions with industry professionals (Yale Summer Session).
Iowa Summer Writing Festival - Iowa City, Iowa
Dates: Multiple sessions throughout the summer
Offers a wide range of workshops for different writing levels and genres (Mountford Writing).
Tin House Summer Workshop - Portland, Oregon
Dates: July 2025
Features workshops led by renowned authors and editors (Mountford Writing).
Writers in Paradise - St. Petersburg, Florida
Dates: January 2025
Hosted by Eckerd College, this workshop offers a supportive environment for writers (Writers In Paradise).
Kenyon Review Writers Workshops - Gambier, Ohio
Dates: June and July 2025
Focuses on intensive writing workshops in a small group setting (Mountford Writing).
Sundance Institute Labs - Sundance, Utah
Dates: Various throughout the year
Known for nurturing screenwriters and playwrights (Mountford Writing).
Aspen Summer Words - Aspen, Colorado
Dates: June 2025
Features workshops, readings, and panels in a picturesque setting (Mountford Writing).
Antioch Writers' Workshop - Yellow Springs, Ohio
Dates: July 2025
Offers workshops in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry (Mountford Writing).
Tennessee Williams New Orleans Literary Festival - New Orleans, Louisiana
Dates: March 2025
Includes a writers’ conference with workshops and panels (Mountford Writing).
Squaw Valley Community of Writers - Olympic Valley, California
Dates: July 2025
Provides a collaborative environment for fiction and nonfiction writers (Mountford Writing).
Juniper Summer Writing Institute - Amherst, Massachusetts
Dates: June 2025
Offers workshops in fiction, poetry, and memoir (Mountford Writing).
WriteOnCon - Online
Dates: February 2025
An online conference for children's writers with affordable access (The Write Life).
SCBWI Annual Summer Conference - Los Angeles, California
Dates: August 2025
A premier event for children's book writers and illustrators (The Write Life).
Writer's Digest Conference - New York City, New York
Dates: August 2025
Focuses on craft, career development, and networking (The Write Life).
Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference - Ridgecrest, North Carolina
Dates: May 2025
Combines writing workshops with faith-based sessions (The Write Life).
Tin House Winter Workshop - Online
Dates: January 2025
Offers intensive workshops in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry (Mountford Writing).
Highlights Foundation Workshops - Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Dates: Various throughout the year
Provides workshops focused on children's and YA literature (Mountford Writing).
Santa Fe Writers Project - Santa Fe, New Mexico
Dates: June 2025
Offers workshops and a retreat in a scenic location (Mountford Writing).
San Francisco Writers Conference - San Francisco, California
Dates: February 2025
Features keynotes, workshops, and networking events (Mountford Writing).
Aspiring Authors Writers Retreat - Online
Dates: Various throughout the year
Provides virtual workshops and mentoring sessions (Mountford Writing).
Author Advantage Live - Online
Dates: August 2025
Focuses on self-publishing and marketing for authors (The Write Life).
These workshops offer a mix of in-person and virtual experiences, allowing writers to choose the best fit for their needs and schedules.
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