Writing Classes and Workshops

During the pandemic, terrific centers offering classes and workshops moved their programming online to the benefit of writers all over. This is a collection of some of the best places to learn the craft of writing from renowned working writers.

Since we focus on offering space and community to practice writing, more than the learning skills, we are proud to partner with many of these centers to offer discounts to our members. Email us at hello@dcwriterssalon.com for a code for any marked with an asterisk. 

The Writer's Center * 
Bethesda, MD
Since 1976, The Writer's Center has offered hundreds of writing workshops annually across all genres and for all experience levels from one session up to twelve session intensives. Browse workshops.

The Writing Salon *
San Francisco, CA
Creative writing school for adults at all skill levels across eight genres, founded in the Bay-Area in 1999 and now also online.  Browse online classes.

StoryStudio Chicago
Chicago, IL
Part of Stories Matter Foundation and parent of Chicago Review of Books, StoryStudio Chicago helps writers hone their craft, express their creativity, and communicate with confidence. Browse classes. 

Writing Workshops *
Richardson, TX
Online workshops and individual consultations for writers who want to strengthen their voice, develop a greater understanding of craft, and forge a path to publication. Browse online workshops.

Gotham Writer's Workshop
New York, NY
Wide range of multi-modal creative writing courses that includes lectures, exercises, and workshopping to help writers learn to tell their stories better. Browse online courses.

Politics and Prose Bookstore
Washington, DC
A unique author and topic-specific approach that hybridizes class learning and book club exploration, craft and content. Browse classes.

The Center For Fiction
New York, NY
Author events, reading groups, workshops, and resources including a bookstore for fiction readers and writers.  Browse workshops. 

The Muse Writers Center
Norfolk, VA
For all levels and across more than a dozen genres, learn the craft of creative writing from working literary artists who meet writers where they are.  Browse classes.