
Summer Writers' Week 2025
Each year, Summer Writers’ Week gathers writers looking to jumpstart a summer of writing by taking an intensive week of workshops and craft classes.
Retreat participants end up forming a close-knit community, one that welcomes back previous attendees and new writers alike.
Summer Writers’ Week takes place in Manhattanville’s Center for Design Technology,
historic Reid Castle, or Barat House, the University’s Creative Writing Center. Participants
spend each morning in a genre-specific workshop taught by an established writer with
a wealth of teaching experience. Afternoons feature craft classes, panel discussions
or readings from workshop faculty. The event ends on Friday afternoon with a BBQ on
the lawn outside Barat House.
This summer our genre workshops will be run by Jane Carr (Creative Nonfiction), August
Thompson (Fiction), Jennifer Franklin (Poetry), and Nick Ordway (Screenwriting).
The registration fee is $600 for members of the public. Undergraduate students as well as new and current Manhattanville MFA students may earn academic credit for their participation in the retreat. On-campus housing is available for $46.50 per night.
Featured Workshops

Your Seat Awaits You
Cost and Accommodations
- Creative Nonfiction with Jane Carr (June 23-27), $600
- Fiction with August Thompson (June 23-27), $600
- Poetry with Jennifer Franklin (June 23-227), $600
- Screenwriting with Nick Ordway (June 23-27), $600
Housing (optional):
- Monday, June 23, $46.50
- Tuesday, June 24, $46.50
- Wednesday, June 25, $46.50
- Thursday, June 26, $46.50
MFA in Creative Writing Upcoming Events
WRITERS' HUB Workshop: Creating Compelling Chapters
WRITERS' HUB Workshop: Literary Agent Inside View
Meet the Writers Series: Denne Michele Norris
About Manhattanville University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program
Manhattanville University offers a 36-credit Master of Fine Arts for writers and aspiring writers. Beyond simply being a degree program, however, Manhattanville MFA is a space where dedicated writers gather to hone their craft and build a creative community together. Find more information about the program or begin the application process.
Interested in joining our community of aspiring writers?
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Iain Haley Pollock Director, MFA Program Manhattanville University
mfa@mville.edu914.323.7211
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