We meet together for three hours. During that time, there are two writing, reading and response periods with a break for refreshments.

Workshop meetings begin with a free-write so that we transition from the busy-ness of daily life and open ourselves to the flow of words.

We write in response to prompts provided by the workshop leader. Each writer is invited to read newly composed work. You may read or not as seems preferable. There is no pressure. We listen deeply to one another and respond by indicating what we remember, what stays with us. We do not critique brand new writing.

Through reading, listening deeply and responding honestly, we create a community of writers who learn from one another. Writing in the company of male and female writers of all genres, levels of experience, ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, socio-economic status,  sexual orientations, and belief or non-belief systems creates an experience that enriches and deepens our understanding of human nature.  As a result, we grow as writers.

wVw provides writers, experienced and inexperienced, a variety of ways to write in community with others:

Weekly Workshop Series (weekly workshop meetings)

Write Saturdays (full day of writing)

Writing Retreats (2-3 days of writing, contemplation and relaxation), including retreats at Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY

If We Are Sisters: Black and White Women Write Across Race

NEW in 2011 -- Monthly Manuscript Workshops

Specialized Workshops (fiction, memoir or poetry)

Descriptions, schedules and registration information for wVw workshops and retreats are available on this web site.  If you can't find what you are looking for, contact Kate, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .