Vermont Resources for Writers
Here you’ll find a collection of resources for writers in Vermont, from conferences to local critique groups to literary magazines. If you’re looking for writing groups near you, writing workshops near you, creative writing classes near you, a writing coach near you, or simply a place to hang out with writers or submit and publish your writing, these are some Vermont writing organizations you might want to check out:
WriteByNight
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Book Coaching: If you’re writing a book and want some help along the way.
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Annual, well-regarded conference, three days’ worth of readings, panel discussions and special events, featuring emerging and established authors. All events are free.
Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference
Writing workshops, lectures and classes held in the shadow of the Green Mountains. Welcomes over 200 writers annually, along with distinguished faculty, and many agents and editors from major publishing houses and literary firms.
A nonprofit dedicated to providing free writing workshops, panel discussions, readings, seminars, writing classes, and retreats for all Vermonters.
Green Mountain Writer’s Conference
A week-long gathering of developing writers who practice the art and craft of writing under the close tutelage of professional authors. Takes place on the shores of a private lake in rural Vermont and offers writing workshops and more.
Named one of the top-10 lit mags in New England, and based at Northern Vermont University, Green Mountains Review publishes poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, literary essays, interviews, and book reviews.
Horace Greeley Writers’ Symposium
Annual gathering dedicated to promoting the writer’s trade and the spirit of public oration that was central to Greeley’s life, hosted by the nonprofit Horace Greeley Foundation.
Fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, visual art, young adult and children’s writing, and literary miscellany published by Vermont College of Fine Arts. Its print issue comes out annually in the spring, and online content changes on a regular basis.
Offers writing workshops, seminars and community for Vermont writers of all types and experience levels.
An international literary journal run by members of the Burlington Writing Workshop.
Publishes new fiction, poetry and nonfiction that is both challenging and inviting.
An association of poets and supporters who join in promoting an interest in poetry through meetings, writing workshops, readings, writing contests and contributions to the society’s chapbook. Anyone may join, including high school and college students and non-residents of Vermont.
Postgraduate Writers’ Conference
A summer immersion program for writers with MFAs (or equivalent), offering small writing workshops of 5-6 participants.
A student-run and produced journal of arts and letters at Bennington College. Offers fiction and poetry, as well as audio and video on its website.
Vermont authors sign books and answer questions at this annual event at the Craftsbury Farmers Market.
The largest international artists’ and writers’ residency program in the U.S., hosting 50 visual artists and writers each month from across the country and around the world. Provides 4-12-week studio residencies in the Green Mountains.
Instruction and inspiration through writing workshops, discussions, and community in White River Junction.
Help us add to this list, Vermonters! Do you know of writing groups near you, writing workshops near you, creative writing classes near you, or a Vermont literary journal we should be aware of? Let us know here