“It was fantastic to be exposed to so much information about writing that I had not previously had access to. This workshop brought me closer to finishing my novel. It has armed me with techniques for working on the next draft.”
AO, November 28, 2021
“I am always happy after a weekend workshop. The overview of the elements I need to write a novel came to life via the different excerpts we read. The workshop gave me a new way of looking at my novel, which has been very helpful.”
Liz, November 28, 2021
“I felt excited—with a dash of nervousness—during “The Novel” workshop. I was eager to learn more about the process of writing a novel and about the technicalities of novel writing. The presenter eased me into the headspace I needed to write with clarity and confidence.”
Priscilla, November 28, 2021
“I loved this weekend! The workshops really made me want to carve out more time for my project. This workshop provides a wealth of tips and tricks for the mammoth undertaking that is a novel. Feedback is measured and carefully curated; I’d recommend any of the Amsterdam Writing Workshops to people practically everywhere.”
Andrea, November 28, 2021
“I really enjoyed the workshop and was so delighted to be able to take part in it. I felt very engaged, I didn’t want to put my pen down for an instant, as [the presenter] kept feeding us little nuggets of wisdom. It felt like a very safe place to ask questions, as there was no judgment. I was nervous about having my writing read out loud, but the presenter handled it perfectly, giving participants the space to make positive comments and then expanding with constructive feedback. The workshop taught me to be kinder to myself about my writing, and to trust my gut—and the process.”
Lucy, November 28, 2021
“I learned to understand the essential components of a novel. And it may sound self-centered, but one of the highlights was that people thought my writing was funny. Seeing and hearing people react to what I wrote was truly motivating.”
Isabelle, May 27, 2018
“I now better understand the various aspects of the novel (actually, of writing anything that is worthwhile). While writing is emotional and to some extent intuitive, there is ‘science’ behind it. This will help bring structure to the chaos of the creative/emotional process.
The highlight was the writing itself. I find it amazing how I—or the instructor—can entice me into writing something I am pleased with.”
Ellen, May 27, 2018
“The instructor explained very clearly everything to be considered when writing a novel, including what we should pay attention to and pitfalls to be avoided. It was definitely helpful, even though I write in my native language instead of English.
The highlight of the class cam when the instructor set the students in motion: we completely sank into the work we were doing, couldn’t stop, and forgot our surroundings.”
Michelle, May 27, 2018