Amherst Writers & Artists

Amherst Writers & Artists Non-profit of writers & writing workshop facilitators using the AWA method created by Pat Schneider.

Our members are committed to the belief that a writer is someone who writes and that every writer has a unique voice. The teaching of craft is taken seriously and all AWA workshops are based on the principle that the teaching of craft can be practiced without damage to the creative spirit. Our workshop leaders hold writing workshops in cities and towns across the U.S. and Canada, in Ireland, Japan

, Singapore, Malawi, the Netherlands and India. These workshops take place in living rooms, prisons, hospitals, church basements, homeless shelters, schools, universities and retreat centers. Our workshops and training programs welcome people of all ethnicities, gender identification, class, religions and educational experiences.

Today, we're celebrating the birthday of our late Founder, Pat Schneider! If you want to celebrate with us, we'd love fo...
06/01/2026

Today, we're celebrating the birthday of our late Founder, Pat Schneider!

If you want to celebrate with us, we'd love for you to share a memory of Pat or a moment the AWA method changed your writing.

Did you see our earlier post and wrote in response to a line from Pat's work? You could share from that in the comments, too.

Today, on Pat Schneider’s birthday, we invite you to honor her in whatever way feels meaningful—join a writing circle, r...
06/01/2026

Today, on Pat Schneider’s birthday, we invite you to honor her in whatever way feels meaningful—join a writing circle, return to the page, revisit one of her books, or simply spend ten quiet minutes writing.

The new issue of Peregrine has launched! 📣Volume ###VIII is a collection poems and prose pieces that tenderly praise or ...
05/19/2026

The new issue of Peregrine has launched! 📣

Volume ###VIII is a collection poems and prose pieces that tenderly praise or offer gratitude surrounding a variety of themes. We are so excited for you to explore gratitude with our talented writers.

🔗Submissions are now open for Volume ###IV - centered on work that explores all kinds of journeys. Visit the link in our bio to submit!

05/13/2026

Take a peek at our upcoming chat with

🔗 Stay tuned for the full length episode on our Substack

05/11/2026

Take a peek at our upcoming chat with

🔗Stay tuned on our Substack for the full length episode!

You MAY want to tune in to our upcoming Online Write 👀📖 Pennie Nichols is a Louisiana-based author of literary fiction w...
05/07/2026

You MAY want to tune in to our upcoming Online Write 👀

📖 Pennie Nichols is a Louisiana-based author of literary fiction whose novels and stories explore the intersections of identity, community, and connection. Alongside her own writing, she facilitates in-person workshops, meetups, and retreats that help writers tap into their creative flow.

🔗Sign up for Pennie's Online Write on 5/15 at the link below!

https://amherstwriters.org/awa-online-writing-sessions/ #!event/2026/5/15/monthly-online-write

AWA Newsletter: April 2026 -
04/30/2026

AWA Newsletter: April 2026 -

I'm going to keep my letter brief because AWA and our community of Affiliates have so many great events to tell you about—this newsletter is a long one!

04/30/2026

We're still thinking about our new podcast episode with ! ✨️

🔗Watch the full video by subscribing to our substack at the link in bio

04/22/2026

A quick glimpse into our conversation with the lovely on the upcoming episode of The Creative Pen.

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PO Box 1076
Amherst, MA
01004

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+14132533307

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