Additional Local Workshops and Resources

Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley Region — A Lively Literary Hub

- Alison Hicks leads two Amherst Writers & Artists workshops, one in Havertown and one in Center City, under the name the Greater Philadelphia Writers Wordshop Studio. Alison Hicks taught me everything I know about leading a workshop, so if you live closer to Havertown or are looking for a workshop in Center City, I highly recommend putting your name on her waiting list.
- Robbin Farr and Judith Lagana, publishers of The River Heron Review lead Amherst Writers & Artists workshops and retreats in Lahaska, PA and offer online workshops as the River Heron Writers’ Workshops
- Louise Bierig offers similar workshops online via Zoom. For details, follow this link. She also offers editing and coaching.
- Janet Benton offers mentoring services and workshops at The Word Studio
- Kathleen Furin provides editing and coaching services.

- Eric Bell, middle-grade author and PWW alumnus, offers workshops for anyone interested in writing middle-grade and young adult fiction. Read about his workshops on his website.
- Children’s Book Writers: The official blog of the Eastern Pennsylvania Region of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) carries the latest information about workshops and conferences for children’s book writers in this region.

- I took screenwriting classes at Gotham Writers Workshop in my twenties; they were fabulous, and the school is still going strong. They have a lot of online offerings, not only in screenwriting.
- For local workshops and networking opportunities for screenwriters and filmmakers, try The Greater Philadelphia Film Office. They have an annual screenwriting contest worth entering if you have a polished script featuring Philadelphia area locations.

- Jane Friedman has the most valuable website I have encountered about all things publishing.
- Blue Stoop offers live workshops in downtown Philadelphia and online writing classes.
- The free magazine Philadelphia Stories publishes on a quarterly basis, runs Pitch Fests, and sponsors annual poetry and fiction contests.
- Rosemont College Writer’s Studio runs master classes on campus and online, workshops, and retreats.
- Learn about the cost of the editing and publishing process, and hire professionals at The Editorial Freelancers Association

- Blue Stoop has the most comprehensive list of local literary events and resources I’ve seen.
- The Kelly Writers House