Pioneer Valley Writers' Workshop

Writing Workshops, Editing & Coaching, Literary Community

"The ability to craft a compelling story

is the most powerful tool we possess 

as humans."

- Joy Baglio, Founder/Director of PVWW

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NOVEMBER 3-HOUR WORKSHOPS

Saturday, November 23 (1 - 4pm)
Sunday, November 24 (1 - 4pm)

All workshops held in our Williamsburg MA classroom and capped at 10 participants!

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 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!

"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 Fund

This 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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What People Are Saying About PVWW

"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 has helped me build a community around my writing, breathe new life into my efforts, and get out of my 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, Editor at The Common

Contact Us

Email: joy@pioneervalleywriters.org
Phone: 518-645-1113 
Location: Williamsburg, MA

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