Current Writing Workshops

Please note: We are not accepting applications for many of our summer 2021 workshops because we rescheduled several from summer 2020 due to Covid-19. We will return to a full roster of our summer writing workshops in 2022.

Emerging Writers Mentorship Program 2021

Work with writing mentor Michael N. McGregor or Sophfronia Scott to hone and deepen your writing skills. This 13-month program includes a writing workshop on Friday, July 30 – Tuesday, August 3, 2021.

The application deadline has now passed. Learn more »

Summer 2021

Apart, and Yet a Part: A Workshop with Writing Coach Michael N. McGregor

Wednesday, Jun 2nd-Friday, Jun 11th, 2021 Collegeville Institute

Independent, unstructured work in community.
We are not accepting applications for this workshop. Residencies are filled due to the rescheduling of this workshop from summer 2020 due to Covid-19.
Exploring Identity and (Dis)belonging through the Personal Essay

Tuesday, Jun 15th-Monday, Jun 21st, 2021 Collegeville Institute

A workshop that explores issues of identity and belonging through creative nonfiction.
We are not accepting applications for this workshop. Residencies are filled due to the rescheduling of this workshop from summer 2020 due to Covid-19.
Our Own Deep Wells

Friday, Jun 18th-Friday, Jun 25th, 2021 Collegeville Institute

Writing on vocation across race and culture.
The application deadline has now passed.
In the Thick of It: Explorations of Advanced Topics in Prose Writing

Wednesday, Jul 7th-Friday, Jul 16th, 2021 Collegeville Institute

For advanced spiritual writers in the middle of prose projects.
We are not accepting applications for this workshop. Residencies are filled due to the rescheduling of this workshop from summer 2020 due to Covid-19.
Breaking the Academic Mold

Wednesday, Jul 21st-Monday, Jul 26th, 2021

A writing workshop for academics in partnership with the Wabash Center.
We are not accepting applications for this workshop, as residencies have been filled through invitation only.