The Writing Institute At Sarah Lawrence College

Since 1983, the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College has offered writers a robust and supportive community, with workshops, classes, seminars, conferences, readings and more. Our virtual and on campus classes are open to all writers, including classes for beginners, advanced prose and poetry workshops, teen programs and publishing seminars. The mission of the Writing Institute is to connect lifelong learners to the writing classes and the community they need to tell their stories.

News & Highlights

We have classes and events year round! Join us online or on campus at slc.edu/WI.

Featured Writers

Instructors and guest instructors include Janine Annett, Marcia Bradley, Cindy Beer-Fouhy, Kathy Curto, Jimin Han, Barbara Josselsohn, Terri Linton, Molly McGhee, Tyler Mills, Janet Pfeffer, Amelia Possanza, Ines Rodrigues, Elaine Sexton, Margo Steines, and others.

Organization Details

Contact name

Courtney Gillette

Address

Sarah Lawrence College
1 Mead Way
Bronxville, NY  10708-5999
UNITED STATES

Email

[email protected]

Phone

914-323-6170

Type

Nonprofit

Function

Workshop

Workshop option subtype

Generative

Center subtype option

Events/Readings

Group subtype option

Reading / open mic

Virtual Writers Week

7/6/2026 to 7/10/2026
United States
Writers Week is a five-day program for students entering 9th through 12th grade. Each day, participants attend writing and theatre workshops led by prose writers, poets, and performance artists. Included in the week are mini-workshops taught by program faculty, graduate students and guest artists. Rooted in the Sarah Lawrence College tradition of one-on-one interaction, the program offers students the opportunity to meet in small groups with workshop leaders.
Event URL More Information...
Multiple days?
Yes
Start date
7/6/2026
Time
10:00 AM
End date
7/10/2026
Timezone
ET
Cost
Fee-based
Application period
Yes
Application opens
6/4/2026
Application deadline
7/5/2026
Function
Workshop
Workshop option subtype
Generative
Programming offered
Virtual
Cost
$1,195
Meals
No meals included
Supplementary activities available?
Yes
Offers scholarships/fellowships?
No
Selection process
Open to all
Average number of participants per event
40
Less Information...

Writers Week Session 2

8/3/2026 to 8/7/2026
New York, United States
Writers Week is a five-day program for students entering 9th through 12th grade. Each day, participants attend writing and theatre workshops led by prose writers, poets, and performance artists. Included in the week are mini-workshops taught by program faculty, graduate students and guest artists. Rooted in the Sarah Lawrence College tradition of one-on-one interaction, the program offers students the opportunity to meet in small groups with workshop leaders.
Event URL More Information...
Multiple days?
Yes
Start date
8/3/2026
Time
09:00 AM
End date
8/7/2026
Timezone
ET
Cost
Fee-based
Application period
Yes
Application opens
6/4/2026
Application deadline
8/2/2026
Function
Workshop
Workshop option subtype
Generative
Programming offered
In-person
Cost
$1,950
Meals
All meals included
Supplementary activities available?
Yes
Offers scholarships/fellowships?
No
Selection process
Open to all
Average number of participants per event
60
Less Information...

Writers Week Session 1

7/20/2026 to 7/24/2026
New York, United States
Writers Week is a five-day program for students entering 9th through 12th grade. Each day, participants attend writing and theatre workshops led by prose writers, poets, and performance artists. Included in the week are mini-workshops taught by program faculty, graduate students and guest artists. Rooted in the Sarah Lawrence College tradition of one-on-one interaction, the program offers students the opportunity to meet in small groups with workshop leaders.
Event URL More Information...
Multiple days?
Yes
Start date
7/20/2026
Time
09:00 AM
End date
7/24/2026
Timezone
ET
Cost
Fee-based
Application period
Yes
Application opens
6/4/2026
Application deadline
7/19/2026
Function
Workshop
Workshop option subtype
Generative
Programming offered
In-person
Cost
$1,950
Meals
All meals included
Supplementary activities available?
Yes
Offers scholarships/fellowships?
No
Selection process
Open to all
Average number of participants per event
70
Less Information...