Writing Lab

A morning craft and revision studio

Next Lab: Wednesdays, Jan 27 - Mar 31, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Apps Due: Jan 17, 2027

Led by David Biespiel

Writing Lab is a writing group for people who want to learn to do the “little things” well . It's comprised of 10-12 writers who practice making — both the technical and the private strategies required to push forward your ability to write in whatever genre you’re working in forward -- and help others in the group do so, as well.

• Schedule: Poetry Lab meets for ten week sessions designed to concentrate on nine composition and revision elements every writer needs to handle.

• Philosophy: The group is based on the idea that bringing dedicated writers together to create a rich laboratory to incubate your writing provides accountability and the freedom to grow.

• Focus: The focus of Writing Lab is experimentation, technique, analysis, decision-making, openness, and results.

• Process: Each week is focused on one of the nine elements — practice in class and practice at home to make time for wildly experimenting, troubleshooting, and tinkering, as well as receiving focused feedback.

• Application: 1) A Statement of Writing/Publishing Goals: 100-150 words. 2) Writing Sample: prose/one 5-6 page scene in fiction or nonfiction; poems/5-6 poems.

• Registration: $595.

"Success in writing comes when you follow your deepest passions and endure the necessary struggles that come with writing. If you're ready to learn concrete strategies to write more confidently and and yet also embrace uncertainty and push past your comfort zone — and to help other writers do the same — then Writing Lab is the place for you." ~ David Biespiel

David Biespiel: David Biespiel is the author of two memoirs, a novel, seven books of poetry, and two books on creativity. Read more

Registration is due in full prior to the start of the session.