WRITING
College Essay Boot Camp at Westport Writers’ Workshop
Westport Writers’ Workshop 25 Sylvan Rd. S Suite J,, WestportJune 23-24, 2025 August 18-21, 20205 The college essay can be daunting in both its open-endedness and importance. The prompts ask students to do a kind of self-reflective narrative writing that many haven’t had much experience with, and, because the task often feels so high-stakes, it’s often difficult to know where to begin. How can […]
Ready, Set, Edit: Summer Intensive at Westport Writers’ Workshop with Julie Sarkissian
Westport Writers’ Workshop 25 Sylvan Rd. S Suite J,, WestportFour Sessions Mon – Th August 4 – August 7 10 – 12 EST In Person Editing is easier said than done. It is one thing to recognize the issues with our work and another thing to effectively tackle those problems. Revising requires a vast set of skills and oftentimes when revising, writers will find […]
A Generative Writing Camp for 6th – 8th Graders at Westport Writers’ Workshop
Westport Writers’ Workshop 25 Sylvan Rd. S Suite J,, WestportUse Your Voice/Tell Your Story: A Generative Writing Camp for 6th – 8th Graders Monday – Friday 8/4 – 8/8 12:15 – 2 PM EST In Person at the Westport Writers’ Workshop Did you know that you already have all the tools you need to write great stories? One pen/pencil + one notebook (or laptop)+your imagination=an […]
Short Story Intensive at Westport Writers’ Workshop with Samantha Keller
Westport Writers’ Workshop 25 Sylvan Rd. S Suite J,, WestportMon, August 11th – Friday, August 15th 10:00-12:00 EST Online or In Person Writing a short story is no easier than writing a novel, in fact, it can be more challenging as writers must hone their story across only a few pages rather than a few hundred. Over five days this summer, we will explore […]
Self-Publishing Intensive at Westport Writers’ Workshop with Libby Waterford
Westport Writers’ Workshop 25 Sylvan Rd. S Suite J,, WestportThree Day Intensive: August 19-21 10:00 – 1:00 EST Online or In Person Join the author of over twenty self-published novels, novellas, and anthologies for a three-day self-publishing intensive that will prepare you to publish your book with confidence. Self-publishing, while it may seem daunting, gives authors a high degree of control over their finished […]