Delaware Writing Groups, Workshops, and Creative Writing Classes
Here you’ll find a collection of resources for writers in Delaware, from conferences to local critique groups, workshops, and creative writing classes. If you’re looking for writing groups near you, a workshop or class, a place to connect with other writers, or somewhere to submit your work, these Delaware writing resources are worth checking out.
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Writing Organizations & Groups
A monthly writers’ gathering featuring hands-on workshops, presentations, free-writing sessions, publishing discussions, and other programs for writers at various stages of development. (Wilmington)
A literary organization offering creative writing classes, workshops, tutorials, readings, and other programs for writers across genres and experience levels. (Rehoboth Beach / Online)
Conferences, Retreats & Residencies
A four-day residential retreat offering dedicated writing time, peer workshops, feedback, and instruction from established authors for writers working in fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. (Lewes)
An annual multi-day literary festival devoted to historical fiction and narrative nonfiction, featuring author conversations, presentations, school programs, and other events for readers and writers. (Lewes)
Literary Magazines & Publishers
A literary journal publishing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, interviews, reviews, and other literary work by emerging and established writers. (Lewes)
A student literary magazine at the University of Delaware publishing fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, drama, and visual art by undergraduate writers and artists. (Newark)
A long-running literary and arts magazine publishing poetry, fiction, nonfiction, criticism, commentary, and visual art, with a particular interest in the Delaware Valley. (Newark / Delaware Valley)
Help us add to this list, Delaware writers! Do you know of writing groups near you, writing workshops near you, creative writing classes near you, or a Delaware literary journal or publisher we should be aware of? Let us know here. We periodically review these listings for broken links and outdated information.