Pioneer Valley Writers' Workshop
Writing Workshops, Editing & Coaching, Literary Community
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"The ability to craft a compelling story
is the most powerful tool we possessas humans."- Joy Baglio, Founder/Director of PVWW |
RECENT NEWS
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• COVID-19 UPDATE: All in-person workshops and gatherings for March and April have been rescheduled. For the months of March, April, & May, we'll be offering a series of $5 online writing sessions (via video conference) on a range of topics from short stories, memoir, flash fiction, revision, Scrivener, and more. We hope the very low price will ease the financial burdens many are facing, as well as create community and connection in these these very strange times. We hope to see you soon, online! (All you need is a laptop, computer, or phone with audio & webcam.)
• Open Community Writing will happen ONLINE on Friday, March 27th! RSVP here! • Our in-person March & April workshops have been rescheduled for either June, or the fall. • NEW BLOG POST: PVWW instructors share their routines & tips! • Help create scholarships for writers in need! Donate to our 2020 scholarship fund! • PVWW and Founder Joy Baglio Featured in Business West • Founder Joy Baglio named one of Business West's 40 Under 40 |
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$5 throughout the months of March, April, & May
SPECIAL ONLINE WRITING SESSIONS
IN THE TIME OF COVID-19
Writing Your Life • Short Story Builder • Revision Exercises • Jump-Start Your Memoir
Ask the Editors: The Path to Publishing Short Fiction • Launching Your Novel • The Art of the Opening • An Evening of Flash Fiction • Turning Real-Life Anecdotes Into Compelling Fiction • Prioritizing Writing for Parent-Writers • Basics of Scrivener
Our Winter/Spring Schedule Is Here!
• One-day classes • Multi-week workshops • Beginner, intermediate, & advanced courses •
• Workshops in fiction, nonfiction, memoir, poetry, & playwriting • Community building •
• Craft instruction • One-day classes in creative thinking, planning, process, & publishing•
About Pioneer Valley Writers' Workshop
We are a literary arts organization in Williamsburg MA offering a range of one-day and multi-week fiction, nonfiction, and poetry workshops and classes, year-long manuscript groups for writers working on book-length projects, as well as professional manuscript consulting and editing services. Our focus in on a rigorous understanding of craft and technique, while also creating a supportive and fun environment for writers of all levels backgrounds. All classes are capped at ten participants and are held in Commons Coworking, a communal workspace in Williamsburg, MA (a ten minute drive from Northampton). Our workshops run every fall (September - December) and spring (March - May) and our lineup constantly changes. In addition to our workshops, we host a variety of public readings, panels, and a free monthly gathering of writers of all levels and genres on the third Friday of every month (Open Community Writing).
Our Philosophy
Writing is a life-long pursuit, and as writers we are constantly observing, constantly learning. There is no end to discovery in this journey. We truly believe that the skills of the writer and storyteller do matter and can change peoples' lives and the world. Our goal is to create an inspiring literary community while helping writers of all levels and backgrounds hone their tools, improve their craft, and accomplish their goals as storytellers, writers, and authors.
Our Instructors, Editors, & Manuscript Consultants
Our instructors, editors, consultants, and coaches are all professional, working writers with years of experience in literary world, both locally and nationally. We each specialize in a range of genres and topics, from flash fiction, short stories, and novels to memoir, poetry, and experimental writing.
Our Students & Community
Writers of all backgrounds, career levels, and walks of life attend our classes: Some have MFA's and published works, others are taking their first steps toward making writing a part of their lives.
Our Classroom & Location
Our classes are held at Commons Coworking in Williamsburg MA, which is located in the former Helen E. James school building. Our classroom is a beautiful, large-windowed room with lots of table space. We brew hot tea before every class!
Find out what people are saying about our classes!
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"Can't say enough about PVWW, Joy, and her amazing team of teachers! Writing is very much about the ability to sit in your seat for hours and put pen to paper, but coming to PVWW helps you build a community around your writing, breathe new life into your efforts, and get out of your own head a bit. And beyond that, I've learned lots of practical, nuts-and-bolts techniques that have vastly improved my work."
- Emily Everett, Managing Editor at The Common |
"PVWW is the most effective writing platform/service/group I've tried in the local area. The variety offered when it comes to events is a great mix-up between workshops, free writing sessions, and one-day classes, which specifically focus on particular areas of writing/craft. Each time I go to one of these events, I feel not only reenergized, but capable of carrying out the various techniques and tools that are shared."
- Meg Granger, reader for The Masters Review |
Help Writers With Financial Need Attend PVWW!
Contribute to the PVWW Scholarship FundThis spring 2019, we were happy to be able to offer scholarships to deserving writers-in-need to attend workshops of their choice, thanks to the generosity of our donors. Yet without continual donations, the PVWW scholarship fund will not last. Please consider making a monthly, yearly, or one-time donation to our fund! Every dollar goes toward helping a writer with financial need attend our workshops, and every donation makes a difference. No amount is too small.
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