
Tuition for Writing Workshops Iceland June 2025
Workshop dates: May 31st - June 5th, 2025
Writing Workshops Iceland 2025, led by New Yorker-contributor Justin Taylor and award-winning novelist and Electric Literature editor Kelly Luce, invites you to an extraordinary week of creativity under the spell of Iceland’s legendary literary tradition. Set amidst rugged lava fields and awe-inspiring waterfalls, our intimate program brings together fiction writers for dynamic workshops, craft seminars, and one-on-one mentorship.
Our intentionally small cohorts—limited to a maximum of 10 participants per workshop—ensure focused attention on your unique voice and vision. You’ll submit two separate pieces: one for an in-depth group critique, and a second for a private conference with your instructor, tailored to your individual goals. Between daily craft lectures, interactive discussions, and the welcoming spirit of Iceland’s literary scene, you’ll discover new ways to sharpen your storytelling skills and explore the business side of writing.
This workshop is for fiction writers eager to strengthen their craft, cultivate their creative community, and step confidently toward publication. We believe in the transformative power of storytelling—and that there’s no better place to nurture it than in the birthplace of the sagas. Our mission is to bring your writing from solitude to fellowship, set against the breathtaking beauty of Iceland in June.
Lodging at Hotel Kriunes
Immerse yourself in both comfort and inspiration for 6 days, 5 nights at Hotel Kriunes. Overlooking Lake Ellidavatn, this 4-star hotel is located just outside of Reykjavik and only 15 minutes from the city center. The hotel is one of the best kept hideaway secrets in the city area, where we'll combine the benefits of city and country.
Class Size
Workshop Schedule
4:00PM: Hotel check-in (if you arrive early you are welcome to drop off your bags at reception).
5:00PM: Meet-and-greet happy hour followed by introductory dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Sunday, June 1st - Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
Mornings: Workshops and one-on-one instructor meetings.
Afternoons/Evenings: Lunch Break & free time. Optional afternoon seminar, led by faculty or staff. Optional afternoon activity and dinner.
Thursday, June 5th, 2025
11:00AM: Final check-out at Hotel Kriunes.
Get your bearings and take in the main attractions of Central Reykjavik on the Walk with a Viking Tour led by Your Friend in Reykjavik Tours. The tour lasts approximately two hours and will go rain or shine.
Visit to Öxarárfoss Waterfall and hike in Þingvellir National Park (Monday)
Öxarárfoss Waterfall sits on the edge of the boundary line between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, and was featured in Game of Thrones. After visiting the waterfall we will take a hike through Þingvellir National Park in Iceland's "Golden Circle."
Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa (Tuesday)
Workshop Tuition
Tuition is $3,495.00 and includes the following:
- Lodging in your own room at Hotel Kriunes for 6 days, 5 nights.
- 4-day writing workshops in small groups of no more than 10 writers, led by program faculty.
- Critical feedback on two writing submissions. Your two manuscript submissions should be no more than 5,000 words each, double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman font (for a total of 10,000 words between both manuscript submissions).
- Several craft of writing and/or business of writing seminars.
- One-on-one conference with faculty.
- Free optional afternoon activities including entrance to The Blue Lagoon and walking tour of Reykjavik.
- Free use of kayaks at Hotel Kriunes.
- Daily breakfast is included in your tuition. However, the cost of lunch and dinner are not included in your tuition.
FAQ
How much does the Iceland Workshop cost?
Tuition is $3,495.00. If your application is accepted, full tuition is due within 14 days. Upon acceptance, you will have the option to pay your tuition in full or opt for a payment plan by selecting Affirm at checkout.
What is your refund policy for the workshop in Iceland?
Given the intimate nature of our destination workshops and our own, non-refundable deposit schedule as organizers, our refund policy is as follows:
90+ days before your trip, tuition payment minus a $900 deposit is fully refundable.
60+ days before your trip: 50% of your tuition is refundable.
30+ days before your: 25% of your tuition is refundable.
Less than 30 days before your trip: no refunds can be offered.
What does tuition include?
- Lodging in your own room at Hotel Kriunes for 6 days, 5 nights.
- 4-day writing workshops in small groups of no more than 10 writers, led by program faculty.
- Critical feedback on two writing submissions. Your two manuscript submissions should be no more than 5,000 words each, double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman font (for a total of 10,000 words between both manuscript submissions).
- Several craft of writing and/or business of writing seminars.
- One-on-one conference with faculty.
- Free optional afternoon activities including entrance to The Blue Lagoon and walking tour of Reykjavik.
- Free use of kayaks at Hotel Kriunes.
- Daily breakfast is included in your tuition. However, the cost of lunch and dinner are not included in your tuition.
Are Payment Plans Available?
Yes. Accepted writers will have the option to pay their tuition in full or opt for a payment plan divided into equal monthly payments by selecting Affirm (for U.S. & Canadian residents) at checkout.
Are Scholarships Available?
Unfortunately, we do not have the ability to offer scholarships for this workshop. However, we do have payment plans available.
Where is the hotel and workshop venue?
Immerse yourself in both comfort and inspiration for 6 days, 5 nights at Hotel Kriunes. Overlooking Lake Ellidavatn, this 4-star hotel is located just outside of Reykjavik and only 15 minutes from the city center. The hotel is one of the best kept hideaway secrets in the city area, where we'll combine the benefits of city and country.
Terms & Conditions
During in-person sessions, WritingWorkshops.com expects all attendees to adhere to public health guidelines relevant to safety, hygiene, and any identified pandemic-level communicable illnesses (including COVID-19), such as social distancing, hand washing, staying home if feeling unwell, and other disease prevention measures. Should you observe or experience a violation of this Code of Conduct, please contact WritingWorkshops.com. WritingWorkshops.com is committed to assessing the situation and responding promptly. Notifying WritingWorkshops.com does not substitute for notifying local law enforcement of suspected violations of the law. All such suspicions should be reported to local authorities. For emergencies, dial the local emergency number immediately. For non-emergencies, local law enforcement contact details will be provided in the workshop materials. By registering for the workshop, participants agree to abide by these terms and contribute to a welcoming and productive environment for all.
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