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Place-based
writing workshops

Serious craft. Remarkable places.

Led by expert educators, created for curious travelers and writers at every level

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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.

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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

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Writing the Wild
in Sedona, Arizona

πŸ“ Sedona, Arizona, USA
πŸ—“οΈ March 22–26, 2027
πŸ§‘‍🏫 Instructor: Eric Aldrich, Ph.D.
πŸ’³ Early bird tuition: $2,195 ($2,395 after 12/31/26)
🏑 Lodging: Arrange your own or we can help (not included in tuition)

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​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.

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Enrollment opens October 1, 2027

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Food Writing
in Mexico City

πŸ“ Mexico City, Mexico

πŸ—“οΈ July 5-9, 2027

πŸ§‘‍🏫 Instructor: Melani Martinez

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​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.

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Details coming soon

Testimonials

past participant Misty Foster

"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.

Selected Press

"Connecting Through Storytelling: Creating Space for Stories Across Tucson and Abroad." Catalina Foothills Magazine, April 2026. Click here to read it!

Applications Open Oct. 1, 2026 for
Writing the Wild in Sedona

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