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Writing Writing Workshops Paris

July 20-25, 2027

One of our most popular writing retreats returns for one week in the heart of literary Paris. Our 2027 faculty includes:


-New York Times bestselling novelist and two-time Mary Higgins Clark Award winner Carol Goodman (Fiction Workshop)

-Literary scout and founder of KF Literary Scouting Kelly Farber (Fiction Workshop)

-Back-to-back New York Times bestselling author Isaac Fitzgerald (Nonfiction Workshop)


Since 2018, Writing Workshops Paris has brought together fiction and nonfiction writers for an intensive week of workshops, craft seminars, one-on-one conferences, and candid conversations about the craft and business of writing. For 2027, we’re running a single week with two fiction cohorts and one nonfiction cohort, based a short walk from the Jardin du Luxembourg and the bookshops of the Left Bank.


Our program is small by design. Each workshop has no more than 10 writers. Before we arrive, you’ll submit two pieces: one is workshopped by your cohort and instructor; the other is the focus of your one-on-one conference.


We take your writing seriously, and we place the highest importance on teaching craft so you can produce meaningful, memorable work that finds readers beyond the workshop. Our mission is to bring your writing out of the wilderness and into community. For one week every July, we think there’s no better place to do that than Paris.

Applications for our July 2027 Workshops Are Now Open. Cohorts are capped at 10 writers each and fill on a rolling basis — early applications are strongly encouraged.

Workshop Dates: 


July 20-25, 2027


Though our admissions process is competitive and the quality of writing high, all interested writers are encouraged to apply.

2027 Workshop Faculty

Fiction Workshop Instructor Carol Goodman is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-six novels, including The Lake of Dead Languages; The Seduction of Water, which won the 2003 Hammett Prize; The Widow’s House, which won the 2018 Mary Higgins Clark Award; and The Night Visitors, which won the 2020 Mary Higgins Clark Award. For over twenty years, she has taught creative writing at The New School and SUNY New Paltz, and she offers private classes, book coaching, and editorial services to writers of fiction and memoir. She brings her long experience in reading, writing, and teaching to a supportive, constructive workshop for writers at every level and stage of the writing process. Carol can’t wait to meet and work with you in Paris this summer!

Nonfiction Workshop Instructor Isaac Fitzgerald is the author of back-to-back instant New York Times bestsellers Dirtbag, Massachusetts, and American Rambler. He is also the author of the bestselling children’s book How to Be a Pirate and the co-author of Pen & Ink: Tattoos and the Stories Behind Them and Knives & Ink: Chefs and the Stories Behind Their Tattoos. He has won a New England Book Award, the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Book of the Year Award, and an IACP Award. He is a frequent guest on The Today Show, and his writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Esquire, GQ, The Guardian, The Best American Nonrequired Reading, and many other publications. He lives with his wife, Kelly Farber, and their two dogs on the North Fork of Long Island. Isaac can’t wait to meet and work with you in Paris this summer!

Fiction Workshop Instructor Kelly Farber is one of the leading literary scouts working today. She founded KF Literary Scouting in 2013 after several years at literary agencies and scouting firms. The company now serves 32 clients across publishing, film and television, and audio, including Apple TV+, Hachette, Audible, and Fifth Season, with readers in the US, UK, and Italy covering every genre and many languages. Kelly has built her career where great stories meet sound business, and she works closely with the New York editors and agents who make domestic deals and sign new writers. She speaks and runs workshops at universities around New York. She lives on Long Island with her husband, the writer Isaac Fitzgerald, and their two dogs. Kelly can’t wait to meet and work with you in Paris this summer!

Lodging at the Hôtel Trianon Rive Gauche

Immerse yourself in comfort and inspiration for 6 days and 5 nights (July 20-25) at the Hôtel Trianon Rive Gauche. The 4-star hotel sits in the heart of literary Paris, near booksellers and publishing houses, and is a short walk from the Jardin du Luxembourg. Free Wi-Fi included.

Class Size

Each workshop has no more than 10 participants and is led by its faculty instructor. Two fiction cohorts and one nonfiction cohort run throughout the week. Daily afternoon seminars are open to all participants.

Manuscript Submissions

Before we arrive in Paris, fiction and nonfiction writers will submit two separate pieces of up to 5,000 words each (10,000 words total). One manuscript will be critiqued in the group workshop, with letters of critique from your peers and instructor. The second will be discussed in a one-on-one conference with your instructor in Paris.

Weekly Schedule

for Sessions I & II

Arrival Day: Tuesday, July 20


3:00 PM: Hotel check-in begins.

5:00 PM: Sunset meet & greet picnic in the Luxembourg Gardens.


Workshop Days: Wednesday-Saturday, July 21-24


Mornings and early afternoons: A two-hour workshop with your cohort each day, plus your one-on-one conference with your instructor. Workshop times rotate, so every cohort gets a turn in the morning slot.


Afternoons: Lunch and free time. Optional seminar from 3:20 to 4:20 PM, led by faculty.


Evenings: Optional activity and dinner, led by Mike Franz.


Afternoon Seminars

Wednesday: Seminar with Isaac Fitzgerald

Thursday: Seminar with Carol Goodman

Friday: Seminar with Kelly Farber

Saturday: Publishing Roundtable and Q&A with Kelly Farber, Isaac Fitzgerald, and Carol Goodman


Departure Day: Sunday, July 25


12:00 PM: Final check-out at the Hôtel Trianon Rive Gauche.


Optional Evening Activities


Arrival Day: Sunset meet & greet picnic in the Luxembourg Gardens

Wednesday: Latin Quarter Walking Tour

Thursday: Dinner and an Evening Boat Ride on the Bateaux Mouche

Friday: Evening Bike Tour & Group Dinner

Saturday: Reading on the Banks of the Seine with a Champagne Toast


**Details subject to change. We'll send the final schedule a few weeks before the trip.

Example Schedule Detail

**Details subject to change. The final version will be sent out a few weeks before the trip.**

Included Optional Evening Activities

If you’re able, we encourage you to join our afternoon activities and group dinners. Activities are included in the cost of the workshop; everyone covers their own dinner and drinks. We’ll meet in the lobby of the Hôtel Trianon Rive Gauche promptly at the set times. 

LATIN QUARTER WALKING TOUR 

Like sophisticated flâneurs, you’ll stroll through the Latin Quarter, walking Paris’s oldest streets and hearing stories of the historical figures, literary giants, and generations of residents who have lived in this neighborhood for nearly two thousand years. 

BOAT RIDE ON THE BATEAUX MOUCHE 

After an informal dinner together, you’ll float through the heart of the city on the Seine for a relaxing one-hour ride. Stand at the bow laughing with new friends or sit on the upper deck and let the city go by. Either way, it’s a chance to zoom out and watch la Ville Lumière in motion.

EVENING BIKE TOUR & GROUP DINNER

There’s no better way to get to know Paris than on a California beach cruiser. This is an EASY-BREEZY ride past all the landmarks your friends will ask about back home: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Napoleon’s Tomb, Place de la Concorde, at least three famous bridges, and everything in between. Embrace your cheesiest tourist self. Big sunglasses, fanny pack, camera around your neck. You’ll get every classic photo op and plenty of stories to go with them, with a stop along the way for a group dinner. 

READING & CHAMPAGNE TOAST ON THE SEINE

On our final night together, we’ll gather on the banks of the Seine for a reading and a champagne toast to close the week.

Tuition

Tuition is $3,595 and includes the following:

  • Lodging in your own room at the Hôtel Trianon Rive Gauche for 6 days, 5 nights (July 20-25)
  • A welcome drink and hors d’oeuvres picnic with faculty and staff
  • 4-day writing workshops in small groups of no more than 10 writers, led by program faculty
  • Critical feedback on writing submissions
  • Daily afternoon seminars on the craft and business of writing, closing with a publishing roundtable with all three faculty
  • A one-on-one conference with your instructor
  • A literary walking tour of the Latin Quarter, an evening boat ride on the Bateaux Mouche, an evening bike tour of the city, and a closing reading on the Seine
  • Please Note: meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, are not included in the price of tuition.
  • Can I bring my partner or a guest? If you’d like to bring a partner or guest along and share your room, the cost is $695 for the Paris Workshop and $895 for the Add-On ($1,590 for your guest to join you on both legs of the trip).

2-Day Versailles & Monet's Garden Add-On, July 25 & 26, 2027

Join our add-on tour for two day trips from Paris once the workshop ends. On Sunday, see the grandeur of the Château de Versailles. On Monday, visit Claude Monet’s Gardens at Giverny. Both days are led by our tour guide, Mike Franz, who has guided tours to these sites since 2003.

On Sunday, we’ll take a train to Versailles. Our first stop is an open-air farmers market, where we’ll pick up fresh ingredients for a picnic. Then we’ll explore the gardens of Versailles and their famous fountains, have a picnic lunch by the Grand Canal, and visit the château to learn about its history and notable residents, including Marie Antoinette. Once we’re back in Paris, you can dine out or relax at the hotel.

Monday takes us by train to Giverny. We’ll have lunch at a local café and visit Monet’s grave and the Église Sainte-Radegonde de Giverny. Then we’ll tour Monet’s former home, where he painted for 43 years, including the water lily pond that inspired more than 250 of his paintings.

The add-on is $1,595 and includes two additional nights at the Hôtel Trianon Rive Gauche (July 25 & 26, check-out July 27), plus transportation and entry to Versailles and Monet’s Gardens at Giverny.

Testimonials For Our Paris Retreats

"Writing Workshops Paris was an unforgettable, dare I say, 'life-changing' experience for me. I was astounded by the quality of instruction, the expertise of the staff, and the talent of my fellow participants. I learned so much during the workshop and made memories that will influence my writing for years to come. I would recommend it to anyone." -Emily N.

"Do this if you are serious about writing." -Jeannette B.

"I had no idea what to expect on my trip; I'd never been to Paris, and while the workshop schedule seemed really interesting - filled with activities and free time to explore as I liked - I had no idea how much I would love every day I was part of the group. Blake and Mike went out of their way to make sure each group member was getting everything they possibly could from the experience. The excursions were fun and informative, the workshops inspiring and valuable. I would absolutely take another Writing Workshop trip again as soon as possible!" -Kristin P.

"This was an absolutely wonderful experience. I learned so much in a short amount of time and made some great friends along the way. I will definitely come back!" -Anne G.

"I would do Writing Workshops Paris all over again if I could. It's a beautiful, almost-a-week long experience spent honing your craft, learning new skills, connecting with writers from around the world, and exploring Paris, a city with such incredible literary history. The experience has energized me about my writing and left me inspired." Amanda D.

"The workshop exceeded my expectations. The communication was excellent leading up to it, and Writing Workshops was on top of every detail. The nonfiction workshops was incredibly instructive and helpful, and I feel I learned a lot. The hotel was in a wonderful section of Paris, and the evening activities brought us closer as a group. The whole experience was life-changing (without sounding overly dramatic) and gratifying." -Ethan J.

"I am a published novelist, critic and journalist and taking a nonfiction workshop was really out of my comfort zone. I knew I'd learn something and become a better writer because of it, but I honestly didn't think I'd do anything with creative nonfiction beyond this week. Thanks to Chloe and my wonderful, encouraging cohort, I have changed my mind and am going to pursue creative nonfiction alongside my other writing endeavors. And of course, Paris is a positively dreamy place to write, walk, eat, drink and get inspired!" -Lauren W.

"Hands down the best workshop feedback I’ve ever received. I felt so lucky to be a part of this workshop and really enjoy the friendships I forged." - Ben H.

"Writing Workshops in Paris was so amazing! Getting to spend all week working on essays and then by evening exploring the city on foot or bicycle?! Iconic! Loved getting to meet fellow writers, work with established literary stars, and the reading on the Seine was the perfect farewell! Highly recommend to anyone who is looking to write and explore Paris!" -Emily V.

"I’ve been to a number of workshops in my writing career, and this one was by far the most inspiring! Not only was it right in the middle of literary Paris, but it attracted a diverse and wonderful group of writers. More than the city, their encouragement  and critiques gave me such confidence in my work. I hope to take them, and Paris, along for many stories and novels to come. -Sage M."

"A week in Paris, in July, is there anything better? Yep, a non-fiction writing workshop with Mike and Blake! I learned, laughed, and drank a lot! My cohort was wonderful; I've made pals with a bunch of talented, supportive writers, and I can't wait to buy all their books and promote them on social media. Chloe Caldwell was fantastic, as expected, and I've come away from Paris with five weeks' worth of content for my Substack, a plan for my book, and the confidence that I'm not actually that bad at this writing lark!" -Becky C.

"Writing Workshops Paris absolutely made my summer! Both the staff and the participants were lovely, and all of the workshops, seminars, and optional activities were well-planned and well-executed.It was the perfect Parisian vacation, but with a slew of great suggestions on how to improve my writing for publication, and the added take away of what I feel will be lifelong friends and professional connections. I cannot overstate how much fun I had, and I'm returning home inspired and eager to apply all of the feedback I received to my work". - Becky R.

"Writing Workshops Paris was the ultimate vehicle for me to realize my dream of finally seeing Paris, while re-igniting my passion for writing and connecting me with such a wonderful new writing community!" -Dhana M.

"For me, as a yet-unpublished writer, it was a great introduction to the world of workshopping. I felt comfortable sharing my stories with this helpful, diverse and dedicated group. And even though I'm daunted by the amount of work I have ahead of me, I'm inspired to start combining my stories into a memoir--something I hadn't considered before." -Sue P.

"Immersion into the artistic Parisian culture with a small community of like-minded aspiring writers was nothing short of inspirational. How wonderful it was to escape the ordinary, explore the extraordinary, and revel in the craft of writing --for the sheer joy of it--in the heart of beautiful Paris." -Estee C.

"This workshop exceeded my expectations. The classroom critiques and instructor one-on-ones were extremely helpful, the people were wonderful, and the atmosphere was inviting. It was an experience I'm so glad I didn't miss." - Carissa C.

"WWP was the first workshop I attended. I’m so glad I had the opportunity to receive constructive feedback on my book-in-progress from both Diana and my new writing community! Merci, merci." -Christina K.

"Writing Workshops Paris was my first professional workshop,and it won't be my last! Aside from the magic of being in Paris, which cannot be understated, the amazing people I met were the best part of the week. I left with unexpected friendships that I will have for life,and a fresh motivation to finish my novel. My approach to my writing has been invigorated and my motivation renewed, and I feel connected to this amazing community of writers in a way I never expected. What an amazing week of inspiration and history, great writing and incredible people. Thank you so much for a life-changing week!" -Kerrin S.

"Chloe, I want to thank you again for such a wonderful workshop. I really appreciated the time and skillset you brought as a facilitator and am very grateful for your feedback on my work, as well as recommended resources.." -Brenna K.

"The Paris workshop was inspirational.  The setting was liberating as a writer, and leadership was always in good humor, organized and helpful.  The feedback has given me a good direction  for my work." -Janice H.

"An unforgettable time at the Paris Writing Workshop. Wonderful facilitators, knowledgable instructors. The information was so helpful to my writing. Plus, there was the unexpected joy of bonding with fellow writers. Blake and Mike did an outstanding job. My only complaint was it was too short!" -Leslie R.

"The workshop gave me invaluable knowledge and insight into the art of writing. And even better that we got to do it is Paris!" -Karl H.

"My grateful heart overflows for Writing Workshops Paris. Everyone I met was so supportive (we still keep in touch!) and willing to share their critiques, encouragements, ideas, and books with me. For a week I could forget how lonely the writing process can be and find community in a beautiful city." -Gabriele H.

"Wonderful opportunity to visit and write in a new place, all while learning from some amazing instructors!" -Uwana I.

"Paris! The perfect place to dive deep into a writing practice, but also learn how to sustain that practice for a nourishing life. Wonderful instructors, sharp and funny cohort members, high-level writing and feedback...and, even more, connections to endure beyond the trip. What more could you ask for?" -Allyson N.

"Blake and Mike are two of the most efficient purveyors of fiction workshops I've had the pleasure of taking part in--as are their instructors. But I guess that is to be expected since like attracts like. Bravo performance." -Helen C.

Program Staff

Blake Kimzey is the Founder & Executive Director of WritingWorkshops.com. His collection of short tales, Families Among Us (Black Lawrence Press), received advanced praise from Roxane Gay, Ramona Ausubel, & Matt Bell. His work has been adapted for broadcast on NPR and published by Tin House, McSweeney's, Short Fiction, Longform, VICE, and over 70 other literary journals. Blake is a graduate of the MFA Program at UC Irvine and received a generous Emerging Writer Grant from the Elizabeth George Foundation. He also co-wrote, with Kyle Minor, a dramatic WWII movie about the war-time actions of Polish underground hero Jan Karski, set for production in 2027. A movie adaptation of his short story “A Family Among Us," originally published by Roxane Gay, is currently in development. Blake has been awarded fellowships from The Community of Writers and the Vermont Studio Center and a generous grant from Americans for the Arts Foundation. He has taught in the Creative Writing Programs at SMU, UT-Dallas and UC-Irvine. 

Operations Director Mike Franz was General Manager and Tour Guide at Fat Tire Bike Tours, Paris, for seven years. His tours were featured on Rick Steves-Paris, The Independent-UK, and the television show 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. Mike taught government, economics, and public speaking for ten years at Headwaters High School in Austin, Texas, where he won teacher-of-the-year award after his first year of teaching.

Application & General FAQ


What is the application deadline? 

Applications for Writing Workshops Paris 2027 open Monday, October 12, 2026, and close Thursday, November 12, 2026. Early applications are encouraged.

What will my application include?
A brief bio describing your involvement in the writing and literary community, plus any prior or forthcoming publications (500 words max).
A purpose statement explaining why you’d like to join Writing Workshops Paris. You can also describe the manuscripts or projects you might bring to workshop (500 words max).
A writing sample. It doesn’t have to be published, and it doesn’t have to be the piece you plan to workshop. Excerpts are fine (5,000 words max).

When will I know if I’ve been accepted?
Each cohort is capped at 10 writers so participants get an intimate, rigorous workshop and meaningful feedback. Applications are read by a committee of professional writers and editors, and applicants will be notified after the application window closes.

How much does it cost?
Tuition is $3,595. If you’re accepted, full tuition is due within 14 days. At checkout you can pay in full or choose a payment plan through Affirm.

Can I bring my partner or a guest?
Yes. If your guest shares your room, the cost is $695 for the Paris Workshop and $895 for the Add-On ($1,590 for both legs of the trip).

What is your refund policy?
Because our destination workshops are intimate, and we commit to non-refundable deposits as organizers, our refund policy is:

90+ days before the trip: tuition minus a $900 deposit is fully refundable.
60+ days before the trip: 50% of tuition is refundable.
30+ days before the trip: 25% of tuition is refundable.
Less than 30 days before the trip: no refunds can be offered.

Guest fees are subject to the same refund schedule as tuition. By making your tuition payment in full, you agree to these terms.

What does tuition include?

Lodging in your own room at the Hôtel Trianon Rive Gauche for 6 days, 5 nights (July 20-25)
A welcome drink and hors d’oeuvres picnic with faculty and staff
4-day writing workshops in small groups of no more than 10 writers, led by program faculty
Critical feedback on your writing submissions
Daily afternoon seminars on the craft and business of writing, closing with a publishing roundtable with all three faculty
A one-on-one conference with your instructor
A literary walking tour of the Latin Quarter, an evening boat ride on the Bateaux Mouche, an evening bike tour of the city, and a closing reading on the Seine

Please note: meals are not included in tuition.

What do I submit before the workshop?
Fiction and nonfiction writers submit two separate pieces of up to 5,000 words each (10,000 words total). One is critiqued in the group workshop, with letters of critique from your peers and instructor. The second is discussed in your one-on-one conference with your instructor in Paris.

Are payment plans available?
Yes. Accepted writers can pay in full or choose equal monthly payments through Affirm (U.S. and Canadian residents) at checkout.

Are scholarships available?
We aren’t able to offer scholarships for this workshop, but payment plans are available.

Instructor Substitution Policy
If an instructor has an emergency, illness, or becomes unavailable, WritingWorkshops.com reserves the right to provide a substitute instructor of equivalent caliber. If a substitute is provided, the workshop will proceed as scheduled and standard refund policies apply.

Where is the hotel and workshop venue?
The 4-star Hôtel Trianon Rive Gauche sits in the heart of literary Paris, near booksellers and publishing houses, a short walk from the Jardin du Luxembourg. You’ll stay 6 days, 5 nights. Free Wi-Fi included.

What will you do with my email?
We respect your privacy. We’ll only use your email to send you information about Writing Workshops, and we won’t sell or rent it to other organizations.

I have a question not answered here.
Please contact us and we’ll reply promptly.

Can I bring someone else on the add-on?
Yes. The add-on is open to the guests of anyone attending. If your guest shares your room, the add-on guest fee is $895.

If I bring a second person and we share a room, can we get a discount?
Yes. Let us know and we’ll send price and room details.

Can I bring my whole family on the add-on?
Yes. Let us know and we’ll send price and room details.

How much does the 2-Day Versailles and Monet’s Gardens Add-On cost?
The add-on is $1,595 and includes two additional nights at the Hôtel Trianon Rive Gauche (July 25 & 26, check-out July 27), plus transportation and entry to Versailles and Monet’s Gardens at Giverny.

Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions
WritingWorkshops.com 2027 Writing Workshop in Paris, France (July 20-25, 2027), including the optional Versailles & Giverny Add-On (July 25-27, 2027)

These Terms and Conditions are between you and Writing Workshops Dallas, LLC, doing business as WritingWorkshops.com (“WritingWorkshops.com”).

Safe, Respectful & Inclusive Environment
WritingWorkshops.com is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all participants. Inappropriate behavior, whether written, verbal, or physical, is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, abuse, threats, derogatory or discriminatory language, gestures, or actions; any form of harassment, racism, or sexism; and any targeted conduct that violates local, national, or international law or causes harm to another participant. This applies before, during, and after the workshop: in Paris, at associated events, on the WritingWorkshops.com website or social media channels, in any online component, and in any other communication. WritingWorkshops.com may take appropriate action, up to and including revoking admission without refund, against anyone who violates this Code of Conduct.

Health & Safety
All attendees are expected to follow applicable public health guidance, including staying away from sessions when unwell. If you observe or experience a violation of these guidelines or this Code of Conduct, contact WritingWorkshops.com immediately. Reporting to WritingWorkshops.com does not replace notifying local authorities of suspected legal violations. In an emergency, dial 112 (in France, 17 reaches the police). Non-emergency contacts will be provided in workshop materials.

Photo, Video & Audio Recording Release
By participating, you grant WritingWorkshops.com permission to use photos, video, and audio recordings taken of you during the workshop and add-on, and you waive any claim to payment or royalties for their use, exhibition, streaming, or publication. You also waive any right to inspect or approve these materials.

Assumption of Risk
Participation is voluntary. You understand that the workshop and add-on involve risks, including but not limited to international air and ground travel; train travel; walking on uneven streets, paths, and stairs; cycling in city traffic; boat travel; outdoor activities in summer heat and changing weather; food and drink; illness; theft or loss of property; and the acts of third parties. You knowingly and voluntarily assume all such risks, known and unknown. Some activities and transportation are provided by independent third parties (such as bicycle, boat, rail, and venue operators) that may require their own waivers and are subject to their own terms.

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE

BY PAYING TUITION OR ANY ADD-ON OR GUEST FEE FOR, OR BY PARTICIPATING IN, THE 2027 WRITING WORKSHOP IN PARIS, FRANCE, OR THE OPTIONAL VERSAILLES & GIVERNY ADD-ON, YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING ON BEHALF OF YOURSELF, YOUR HEIRS, AND YOUR ESTATE.

YOU RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND AGREE NOT TO SUE WRITING WORKSHOPS DALLAS, LLC D/B/A WRITINGWORKSHOPS.COM; ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND PARTNERS; ITS OPERATIONS STAFF AND TOUR GUIDES; ALL INSTRUCTORS AND FACULTY OF THE PROGRAM; AND ITS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND AGENTS (TOGETHER, THE "RELEASED PARTIES") FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LIABILITIES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION FOR PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, THEFT, OR LOSS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR PARTICIPATION, INCLUDING CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY OF THE RELEASED PARTIES.

YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ANY CLAIM BROUGHT BY YOU OR ON YOUR BEHALF ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICIPATION, INCLUDING CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY OF THE RELEASED PARTIES.

THIS RELEASE APPLIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. IT DOES NOT RELEASE CLAIMS FOR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS RELEASE, UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS, AND AGREE TO IT VOLUNTARILY.

Travel Documentation & Requirements
You are responsible for holding the documents required to travel to France, including a valid passport and any required visa or travel authorization. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for stays under 90 days, but travelers from visa-exempt countries may need to register with the EU’s Entry/Exit System or obtain ETIAS authorization, depending on what is in effect at the time of travel. Requirements vary by nationality. Please confirm current entry requirements with the French Embassy or Consulate before you travel.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Force Majeure / Government Restrictions
If France or the European Union forbids entry during the scheduled dates, or if the workshop venue closes for those dates and no comparable location in Paris can be secured, WritingWorkshops.com will refund program fees in full. WritingWorkshops.com will not reimburse airfare or other trip-related expenses.

Workshop Proceeding as Scheduled
If the workshop proceeds as scheduled, program fees (tuition and any add-on or guest fees) will be refunded on the following schedule:

90+ days before the workshop: payment minus a $900 deposit is fully refundable
60+ days before the workshop: 50% is refundable
30+ days before the workshop: 25% is refundable
Less than 30 days before the workshop: no refunds can be offered

No refunds will be provided once the workshop has begun, regardless of attendance.

Guest fees are subject to the same refund schedule as tuition. By making your tuition payment in full, you agree to these terms.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law provisions. Any dispute arising from these Terms, your registration, or your participation will be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Texas. By registering, you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts and waive any objection to venue there.

Severability
If any part of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions stay in full effect.

Agreement to Terms
By registering for and participating in the 2027 Writing Workshop in Paris, France, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to these Terms and Conditions. Your registration and payment constitute a binding agreement to them, including the Release and Waiver of Liability above.

For questions, please contact WritingWorkshops.com.