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Applications for 2026 Are Now Open!

About the 10-Month Generative Writing Workshop

This workshop is designed for writers of any genre looking to create regular writing time and commit to a longer-term writing practice. As writers, we want more than anything to be writing, and yet, the pages remain blank as days and weeks tumble by. One of the most effective ways to make space to write is to join a supportive and inspiring community of writers for focused writing time. The Generative Writing section of PVWW's Manuscript Program is for writers of any level and genre, whether you’re just starting out or publishing frequently, and whether you’re writing short stories, novels, poems, memoirs, essays — or if you don’t know yet what you’re writing. We'll focus on acquiring craft tools to help you increase your focus and confidence as a writer. It’s magical how much writing can happen in short, focused periods of time when we show up for ourselves and each other. For more details about what this course entails, including overall features of the program, see the About the Program section​. ​Limited to 10 writers.

 

The 10-Month Generative Writing Workshop includes all the features of the 10-month manuscript program, including the live monthly session, interaction throughout the month via a dedicated virtual classroom space, accountability buddies, monthly, write-ins, and one-on-one instructor meetings. *** Though Please Note: This is not a manuscript critique group — we will not be workshopping manuscript pages —  rather, this is a dedicated space each month to write in a supportive and inspiring community of peers.
 

If you have not already, we highly recommend you review the 10-Month Manuscript Program page before applying.

Before you begin: Please be aware that this application form does not autosave and should be completed in one sitting. We estimate this may take 15 - 30 minutes. We strongly recommend typing and saving your answers to the short answer questions in a separate document, then copying/pasting them into the application. We also strongly recommend that you read through everything on the 10-Month Manuscript Program first and understand fully what this program entails before submitting your application. 

 

Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 (or until all spots are taken)

Please fill out the form below.

In addition to monthly workshops, the program puts writers into smaller groups to check-in with each other throughout the month (Accountability Buddies). These small monthly groups/pairings are an opportunity to get to know the writers in your workshop and their writing processes; however, to run smoothly, the Accountability Buddy system needs all writers to be willing and invested in finding time to connect with their Buddy each month. Are you willing, able, and excited to interact and "show up" in your monthly Accountability Buddy pairings with workshop classmates?

Outside of an unforeseen emergency that would require you to withdraw, how serious would you be about attending all class meetings (once a month), engaging with the asynchronous elements of the program, and sticking with the group (and maintaining involvement and investment) over the course of ten months?

Past Experience

What best describes your past workshop experience?

Payment & Policies

The cost of the 10-Month Manuscript Program is $2,600 ($3,800 for the Novel Revision Workshop). Pioneer Valley Writers' Workshop does not have the ability to offer financial aid or scholarships for participation in the program. We do, however, have the ability to accommodate payment plans for those who could otherwise not attend, although this requires additional setup, which will happen upon acceptance into the program. If accepted into the program, are you able to pay the full tuition by the end of February, 2026, when it is due?

Refund Policy: We are unable to refund participants who need to withdraw from the program at any point after deposits have been made. This policy is strictly upheld. Each section of the program is small, admission is selective, and frequent withdrawals undermine the integrity and sustainability of this program, as well as our ability to pay and retain our instructors. For this reason, we must make sure that all applicants understand and accept this policy.*

Thank you for your interest in PVWW's 10-Month Manuscript Program! We look forward to reviewing your application!

All applicants will hear back from us by mid January, 2026. 

Pioneer Valley Writers' Workshop

Pioneer Valley Writers' Workshop

A literary arts center for writers

Based in Northampton, Massachusetts, USA and founded in 2016.

Contact Us: +1 518-645-1113, admin@pioneervalleywriters.com

©2023 by Pioneer Valley Writers' Workshop.

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