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NYCWP Writers’ Residency Fall 2020

September 23, 2020

Last Updated on by Jane Higgins

The New York City Writing Project (NYCWP) has designed the Writers’ Residency to foster the teacher-as-writer as they engage in an intensive and intimate writing workshop experience. Writers will read, write, workshop, and learn together to improve their writing craft and explore publication options. Writers of all levels are encouraged to apply. Past residency participants may join this residency program.

When: October 12 – December 14, 2020

  • 6:00 – 9:00pm on Wednesdays or Thursdays
  • 9 total sessions

Where: Online, Zoom invitation to follow

Cost: $300

The residency offers participants the opportunity to:

  • Enjoy dedicated time to write in the genre of their choice;
  • Explore and improve their craft in a community of writers;
  • Consider aspects of craft, style, and form;
  • Engage in focused workshop sessions to provide and receive feedback;
  • Read selections chosen with their writing style in mind;
  • Study craft essays and try out new techniques together;
  • Learn about publication opportunities with the NYCWP and elsewhere;
  • Earn CTLE credits for participation;
  • And more!

Facilitators: Alan Holt and Mallory McMahon