Holiday Gift Guide: The Perfect Writing Workshop for Every Writer
Give the Gift of Creative Growth
This holiday season, give the writers in your life something truly meaningful: expert instruction, creative community, and the time to develop their craft. From focused one-day seminars to transformative year-long mentorships, we have the perfect workshop for every writer and every budget.
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Thoughtful Picks
Under $100
One-day Zoom seminars and focused workshops perfect for exploring new techniques or genres. Quick, impactful learning from expert authors.
Shop Thoughtful Picks →Craft Builders
$100–$399
2-4 Week intensive workshops with weekly feedback and peer community. Build momentum and develop specific skills across all genres.
Shop Craft Builders →Deep Dives
$400–$599
6-8 week comprehensive intensives for serious skill development. In-depth feedback, genre mastery, and extended community support.
Shop Deep Dives →Transformative Experiences
$600+
One-on-one mentorships, year-long novel incubators, and publishing programs. The ultimate investment in a writer's breakthrough.
Shop Premium Experiences →Three Ways to Give
Whether your writer wants a single afternoon of craft or a year that changes everything, there's a path here for them. New classes are added every month, so start with the one that fits.
✨ Online Classes
Live Zoom seminars, multi-week workshops, and mentorships in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, writing for children, and publishing. New classes post every month, with 2026 and 2027 dates open now.
Perfect for: Writers who want to start right away
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✨ IndieMFA Programs
Our six-month and twelve-month alternative to the traditional MFA: sustained mentorship, a small cohort, and a finished manuscript at the end. No relocation, no debt, no two years off.
Perfect for: The writer ready to go all in
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✨ Destination Retreats
A week of workshops, craft seminars, and one-on-one conferences in Paris, Dublin, Santa Fe, Iceland, and beyond. Retreats are application-based, so gift a Gift Card toward tuition and let your writer choose their city.
Perfect for: The writer who needs to leave home to find the work
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🎁 Make It Extra Special
📧 Digital Gift Cards Available
Not sure which workshop to choose? Give a Writing Workshops Gift Card (available from $100 to $1,000) and let them select the perfect class for their goals and schedule. A gift card is also the best way to give toward a destination retreat.
Shop Gift Cards →⚡ Instant Delivery
All workshop registrations and gift cards are delivered instantly via email. Perfect for last-minute gifting—purchase today and they'll receive their gift immediately.
💌 Personal Touch
When purchasing a gift card, you can include a personalized message to your recipient. Add a heartfelt note to make your gift even more meaningful.
Why Give the Gift of a Writing Workshop?
📚 Expert Instruction
Learn from published authors, award-winners, and industry professionals who are passionate about teaching.
🏆 Electric Literature Partnership
We're the official education partner of Electric Literature—the only independent writing school with a partnership like it.
👥 Creative Community
Connect with fellow writers, receive peer feedback, and build lasting relationships with other creatives.
⏰ Dedicated Time
Give the gift of protected writing time—a structured commitment to their creative practice.
🚀 Real Progress
From first drafts to polished manuscripts, our workshops help writers achieve tangible results and publishing success.
🎯 No Guesswork
Not sure what they need? A gift card lets your writer choose the class, the genre, and the start date that fits their life.
Ready to Give the Perfect Gift?
Browse our complete catalog of workshops or choose a gift card for maximum flexibility. Either way, you're giving a writer the tools, time, and community they need to thrive.