Welcome, Writers!
Join acclaimed writers and former NPR correspondents Jacki Lyden and Eric Weiner for an inspiring and supportive daily workshop. We offer guidance, critique and community and years of experience in writing travel, philosophy, memoir, and first-person narrative.
You provide the story
You bring the story, however rough, and we'll bring the spirit, the joy, and practice. Our goal for aspiring writers is to make your work more robust, coherent, and compelling. We've got a bag of writer's tricks for when you're stuck. Writing is solitary but workshop is solidarity. Our writers make great progress and gain confidence. You go home with pages which are stronger and a path which is clearer. You'll also make some new friends.
The Colton House Writers Retreat
Friends special! 20% off (see below) We began this retreat in 2019 at the historic Colton House in Flagstaff, AZ and it remains our inspiration. This year, we will be staying in equally fabulous surrounds and homes nearby in Flagstaff. Six nights, five days of instruction, breakfast and lunch included, walks, talks, writing: $3450, but 10% early bird discount, and bring a friend, and you both get 20% off , or $2760