Place-based
writing workshops
Led by expert educators, created for curious travelers and writers at every level
Serious craft. Remarkable places.
Now Enrolling:
Writing the Wild in Sedona: March 22-26, 2027
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 stay with our partner hotel (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
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.
Details coming soon
Writing the Arts of Oaxaca
📍 Oaxaca, Mexico
🗓️ Dec. 20-24, 2027
🧑🏫 Instructor: Laura Milkins
Oaxaca is a vibrant center of artistic expression, from traditional textiles and woodcarving to dance, graphic design, and street art. Through encounters with local artists and artisans, we'll explore the stories behind their creative practices and learn to capture the richness of Oaxaca's arts through time.
Details coming soon
Testimonials
"From the destination of fabulous Granada to the provided workshop materials to the Friday evening storytelling salon, Wandering Writers Workshop made this a once in a lifetime experience. I came home with wonderful memories, new friends and a story I will tell any chance I get!"
Christina Early, now a world traveler! Attended Travel Writing in Granada, Spain, Sept. 2026