Word festival writing workshops are open to participants of various skill levels and are taught by celebrated writers in a range of genres. With the exception of youth events, workshops are either two or three hours long and require registration and payment in advance. Payment is non-refundable. Workshop fees are kept low with grants from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation, the Anahata Foundation, the Lojo Foundation,  and the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as other generous donors.

COVID Precautions: We are encouraging everyone to take appropriate precautions due to the high level of community spread of COVID. We ask that you home-test for the virus before joining us for any Word events. (Tests are available at no or minimal cost at most drug stores.) Word will have masks available at all venues and highly recommends wearing masks during indoor events. Doors and windows will be open to increase ventilation where possible (the weekend weather looks great but bring your layers).

Click on a workshop title to learn more and register.