Place-based
writing workshops
Serious craft. Remarkable places.
Led by expert educators, created for curious travelers and writers at every level
A Creative School Without Walls
At Wandering Writers Workshops, place is more than a backdrop - it is part of the curriculum. Our small-cohort, genre-specific intensives bring curious travelers together in remarkable settings to learn, create, and encounter the world with greater attention.
Led by accomplished creatives who are also experienced educators, each workshop combines purposeful instruction, cultural engagement, and meaningful community. All levels are welcome; curiosity and a commitment to the creative process are what matter most.
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Upcoming Workshops
Upcoming Workshops
Writing the Wild
in Sedona, Arizona
📍 Sedona, Arizona, USA
🗓️ March 22–26, 2027
🧑🏫 Instructor: Eric Aldrich, Ph.D.
💳 Early bird tuition: $2,195 ($2,395 after 12/31/26)
🏡 Lodging: Arrange your own or we can help (not included in tuition)
Let Sedona’s red-rock landscape sharpen your attention and expand what’s possible on the page. Through expert instruction and guided exploration, discover how place can inspire and strengthen your writing, in any genre.
Now enrolling
Food Writing
in Mexico City
📍 Mexico City, Mexico
🗓️ July 5-9, 2027
🧑🏫 Instructor: Melani Martinez
Details coming soon
Taste, observe, and write your way through one of the world’s great culinary destinations. Learn to transform sensory experience, cultural context, and personal perspective into vivid, memorable prose.
Testimonials
"Angela facilitated a safe and loving space to delve deep into our personal stories. I really connected with the other women in the group. It was such a great workshop and I can't wait to attend my next Wandering Writers Workshop adventure."
Misty Foster, senior integrated marketing and creative strategist. Attended Personal Narrative in Arizona, 2017.