Writing By Writers

Creating a rigorous and compassionate environment to learn the art of reading and writing from accomplished authors.

Writing By Writers (WxW) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create a rigorous, compassionate and inclusive environment to learn the art of reading and writing from accomplished authors.

08/04/2026

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for our fall online classes! We have a great line up for you and more to come. Space limited so register today.

https://www.writingxwriters.org/online-classes

The Art of the Overhaul - October 1st

Putting Pressure on Characters - October 8th

Storytelling for the Armchair Traveler - November 10th

What Genre is It Anyway? A Multi-Genre Approach to Narrative - September 25, 26, 27, and October 3 & 4th

The Unbearable Lightness of Being: Writing Beauty and Darkness in Fiction and Memoir - November 8th & 15th

And more to come...

07/16/2026

You don't want to miss this one! Mark your calendars and join Pam Houston Samantha Dunn and Karen Nelson for "Three Women Walk Into a Stable" at Boulder Bookstore August 27th at 6:30pm.

Writing By Writers | Manuscript Boot Camp

07/10/2026

HEADS UP! Our Manuscript Bootcamp for writers who have a full book-length manuscript they want to have critiqued has just two open spots left. If you've been thinking about applying, NOW IS THE TIME. We accept submissions on a rolling basis so when the spots are filled they are gone!

Writing By Writers | Manuscript Boot Camp Manuscript Boot Camp is for the writer who has a full, book-length manuscript (novel, memoir, short story or essay collection) and would like to engage with a small group for a serious and productive response.