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Why Would Anyone Care About My Personal Essay?

Why Would Anyone Care About My Personal Essay?

One of the most frequent questions I hear when I teach personal essay writing is some variation of, “Why would...

by Writing Workshops Staff

7 months ago

Mentor Chloe Caldwell Writing in Bon Appétit Today

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Mentor Chloe Caldwell Writing in Bon Appétit Today

A year ago

Instructor James Tate Hill's Column in Literary Hub

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Instructor James Tate Hill's Column in Literary Hub

A year ago

From Workshop to Publication

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From Workshop to Publication

A year ago

Instructor Diana Spechler with an Amazing Piece in the NYT Today

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Instructor Diana Spechler with an Amazing Piece in the NYT Today

A year ago

New Essay From Instructor Chloe Caldwell in Romper!

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New Essay From Instructor Chloe Caldwell in Romper!

A year ago

New Book Deal for Instructor Chloe Caldwell!

New Book Deal for Instructor Chloe Caldwell!

Congratulations to Writing Workshops Instructor Chloe Caldwell on her recent book deal with Soft Skull forthcoming in 2022! We're so...

by Writing Workshops Staff

2 years ago

WWD Instructor Diana Spechler In The Washington Post

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WWD Instructor Diana Spechler In The Washington Post

2 years ago

How to get published

8 Great Author Bio Examples, Analyzed

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How to Publish Short Stories, Poems, and Personal Essays in Literary Journals and Magazines

How to Publish Short Stories, Poems, and Personal Essays in Literary Journals and Magazines

5 days ago

8 British Independent Presses You Should Know

2 months ago

Writing contests

49 Writing Contests You Can Submit to Now (December - January 2023)

49 Writing Contests You Can Submit to Now (December - January 2023)

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51 Writing Contests You Can Submit to Now (June - September 2022)

51 Writing Contests You Can Submit to Now (June - September 2022)

5 months ago

Writing tips

8 Great Author Bio Examples, Analyzed

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The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron is a Powerful Tool for Any Creative Person

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron is a Powerful Tool for Any Creative Person

3 days ago

A Little Bit of Everyone on Every Page: Diana Goetsch on memoir structure, point of entry, and This Body I Wore

A Little Bit of Everyone on Every Page: Diana Goetsch on memoir structure, point of entry, and This Body I Wore

4 days ago

49 Writing Contests You Can Submit to Now (December - January 2023)

49 Writing Contests You Can Submit to Now (December - January 2023)

5 days ago