If it’s cliche to say autumn is my favorite time of year to write, then call me hackneyed, babes. And I know I’m not the only one who feels that flush of creativity when the air crisps, the wind crackles, and the leaves set themselves on fire.

Lucky for us, a lot of writing instructors and organizations tend to gear their workshop offereings toward the dark, spooky, and natural phenomena of the season during fall.

Hoping for a generative writing summer? I’ve curated a list of upcoming workshops to keep you creating through July and August.

Happy writing!

Multi-Session Workshops

Women’s Studies Poetry Workshop: Millennial Becomings with Diane Álvarez-Hughes

• July 9 - 30 (Thursdays) @ 7 - 8:30 p.m. (EST)
• Cost: $90-$130 (sliding scale; includes feedback on two of your poems) / $30-$50 (sliding scale; materials only version)
• Great for: suckers for nostalgia, anyone who likes exploring girlhood and womanhood, anyone open to giving/receiving feedback, those who want a little more time to write from prompts before sharing with others
• NOTE: You need access to Facebook for this workshop.

Poetic Archaeology: Digging for New Language with Tina Barry via Writers.com

National Poetry Writing Month 2026 is upon us! You might already have a hoard of prompts to keep you writing your daily poems all month. But in case you need a little extra motivation or accountability, I’ve curated a list of multi-session workshops happening in April, including a couple of 30-day workshops.

Happy writing!

Upcoming Multi-Session Workshops

April Poetry Challenge: 30 Poems in 30 Days via Hollie Hardy

• April 1 - 30
• Cost: $125
• NOTE: This is an asynchronous workshop with 2 live sessions to kick off and end the month.

Unfold: 30 Poems in 30 Days (30 sessions) with Tristan Richards + 7 guest hosts throughout the month

In honor of Women’s History Month, I’ve curated a little list of women-themed/relevant workshops happening in March (plus a bonus one for April). Note that you do not have to identify as woman to attend these workshops, with the exception of the March 8th writing circle (which is open to woman, woman-identifying, and non-binary folks only).

Upcoming Workshops

Women’s Liberation Writing Circle (inspired by Lucille Clifton) with Prudence Brooks

I know it’s only February, but the past month has felt like a whole damn year. Especially here in Minneapolis, where ICE is currently wreaking havoc on our state by instigating violence, kidnapping immigrants (regardless of their status), and kidnapping/murdering legal observers.

While I’ve been helping where I can, I tend to freeze during traumatic events. The one thing I CAN do when I’m feeling stuck is write. And while it doesn’t seem like a lot, creating art right now matters. It’s how we connect with others, show solidarity, and bring a glimpse of joy to others during a time where a lot of people are overwhelmed, scared, anxious, or burnt out. Art can also be a tool for processing what’s happening and emotions that come up.