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Workshops, Residencies, & Classes
Since 2003
Formerly the Tin House Workshop
mccormackwritingcenter.org
McCormack Writing Center
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In this generative workshop, we’ll cover essential elements of long and short form reviews, with a special focus on essay-length reviews. We’ll also address practical aspects of finding a home for your review and more!
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In this online seminar, Edgar Gomez will break down everything writers need to know about book proposals, from sample pages to comps and marketing, and will personally walk you through the book proposal that landed him his own deal!
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What can a sex scene do? In this generative class, we’ll consider the power of the sex scene, and what it can accomplish in fiction and nonfiction to explore theme, character, context, and beyond.
Scholarship available!
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This craft intensive is a space to explore the possibility of entanglement, fragmentation, and reconstruction by engaging in the practice of collage to enhance our work and our understanding of the world around us.
Scholarship available!
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In this online seminar, Edgar Gomez will break down everything writers need to know about book proposals, from sample pages to comps and marketing, and will personally walk you through the book proposal that landed him his own deal!
Sign-up: mccormackwritingcenter.org/product/the-...
In this generative craft intensive, we'll cover all things non-normative storytelling in creative nonfiction.
Writers will leave with at least three pieces in varying levels of doneness. Come ready to write!
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This intensive is a springboard for writers feeling stuck or seeking fresh inspiration and new ways of seeing. A full reading list with PDFs will be emailed in advance.
Students will experiment with short writing prompt bursts and more!
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Take it from our participants, the 2026 Speculative Online Workshop can help you grow your craft and expand your community!
Along the way, you can also attend craft talks, social hours, agent meetings, generative writing sessions, and more!
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Calling all parents!!!
Join one of our intimate workshop groups, led by an amazing faculty member in your genre, and grow your work-in-progress at our 2026 Speculative Online Workshop.
Applications due June 3rd: mccormackwritingcenter.org/speculative-...
Applications for the MWC (formerly Tin House Workshop)’s Speculative Fiction Workshop CLOSE TODAY!
As with all of our programming, scholarships and fee waivers are available! Scholarships include those for trans writers, BIPOC writers, and more!
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