The writer in your life does not need another notebook.

A Writing Workshops gift card opens the door to something real: a live seminar with a working author, an eight-week workshop with genuine feedback on real pages, a one-on-one mentorship, an IndieMFA program, or a destination retreat in Paris or Dublin. They choose what they're ready for. You just hand them the key.

What each amount unlocks

• $100 — A live seminar with a working writer
• $250 — A seminar plus a head start on a multi-week class
• $545 — A full eight-week workshop, feedback and all
• $1,000 — A multi-week workshop and/or a serious deposit on a retreat or mentorship
• $2,000 — A sequence of multi-week workshops and/or a meaningful investment in a retreat or mentorship

How it works

1. Choose an amount — Pick the denomination that fits your budget and their ambitions.
2. Check out — Complete your purchase in seconds. No processing fees.
3. Arrives by email — Your recipient gets a gift card code they can redeem at checkout for any workshop, seminar, retreat, or mentorship. No expiration date. They can use it when the right class comes along — next week or next year.

Why Writing Workshops

We have been teaching writers since 2016 — more than 30,000 of them. We are the official education partner of Electric Literature. Whoever you are buying this for is in good hands.

Frequently asked questions

Can it be used for any workshop or retreat?
Yes — the gift card is redeemable for any offering in our catalog, including seminars, multi-week workshops, mentorships, and destination retreats.

Does it expire?
No. There is no expiration date. Your recipient can redeem it whenever they are ready.

Can it be used internationally?
Yes. Our workshops are open to writers worldwide, and the gift card works at checkout regardless of location.

What if the workshop price changes?
The gift card value is fixed at the amount purchased. It can be applied to any workshop and combined with other payment methods if needed.

Not sure which workshop is right for them?
Browse our Gift Guide for curated recommendations by budget and interest.