Explore your creativity through fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
The Short Story (online)
September 28th to September 29th, 2024
Writing a short story is a wonderfully intricate process; we make countless creative decisions in the course of telling a single tale. During these two days, we’ll explore the most vital creative decisions and find what works for you as a storyteller.
The Novel (online)
October 19th to October 20th, 2024
Writing a novel is often a marathon experience. The challenges are in starting; in keeping the faith; and, of course, in finishing.
Writing Nonfiction (online)
November 23rd to November 24th, 2024
“Creative nonfiction” can take so many forms: the profile or feature article, the travel piece, the review, the personal essay or memoir, and more. Compelling nonfiction transcends the mere factual.
Writing Memoir (online)
January 25th to January 26th, 2025
A personal essay is 3,000 percent easier to write than a short story, claims writer Carol Bly.
The essay is indeed a scalable form. In fact, this is our starting point for Writing Memoir: the personal essay. During this weekend, you’ll get the coaching to create a complete personal essay—from idea to first draft.
Most writing happens when we're alone.
That’s why the Amsterdam Writing Workshops exists. To form a community around people who write. To secure a safe place for receiving writing feedback. To cultivate writing skill, and enhance power of expression.
Each month, from September to June, we offer a workshop or two. And while many of the topics may change, one thing remains constant: the Amsterdam Writing Workshops help writers write.
Helping writers write for more than 20 years