Why a Workshop?

We know there are a lot of writing websites out there, but Writers Digest University is the only program of web-based writing instruction developed by Writer’s Digest—the organization that literally “wrote the book” on writing and getting published. For more than 80 years, the experts at Writer’s Digest have been publishing books, magazines, and distance education materials for writers just like you who want to polish their skills and hone their craft.

Writers Digest University combines the best of this world-class writing instruction with the convenience and immediacy of the internet to create a state-of-the-art learning environment. You get all of the benefits of a traditional workshop setting—peer review, instructor feedback, a community of writers to share ideas and solutions with, and meaningful, productive writing practice—without any of the hassle. No commute. No parking passes. No trudging through the snow or sweltering in a classroom with no air conditioning. You don’t even have to get out of your bathrobe. Best of all, there’s no schedule but your own. Within each workshop session you determine the best time to “go to class,” participate in class discussion, or drop by the Critics Corner or Peer Critique Studio for some peer review.

Our workshops have been developed by the best in the business—professionals who not only know about writing, but about the teaching of writing. Our instructors are published writers—as well as editors, educators and seminar leaders—so the feedback you get on your writing assignments will be from an informed, professional source, someone who has been where you are and knows first-hand the challenges you face. With classes limited to fifteen students, and personal feedback from the instructor, you’ll receive frequent, timely and constructive suggestions for improving your work—suggestions you can put to use right away.

And, unlike with some other web writing instruction courses, with Writers Digest University, there’s no special software or plug-ins required. If you have access to the internet, you can participate in a Writers Digest University!