I love Summer's workshops! Sometimes I think I do my best writing sitting on her porch or--these days--gathering on Zoom. Whenever I participate, I always write something that surprises me, which is a delight. Summer is a warm and engaging leader, and her writing prompts are top notch. Participating in her workshops is always a pleasure, and I leave feeling more inspired than ever to embrace the writing life. --Lisa Colburn, Market Street Writers



Amherst Writers and Workshops & Events
all Workshops Now online

Night Writes ! (Via Zoom)
Thursdays, January 7, 28; February 4, 25,
7 P.M. To 8 P.M. EST. 
Bring a family Member or Friend  For Free

Bookend January and February with a prompt to stimulate creative sparks and keep your nightscape brighter.  Writers of all levels are welcomed in this Amherst Writers and Artists workshop.                    
                            Cost :$25 per workshop. or $100 for series 
Night Writes!

Conversation with Kate Albus (via Zoom)
Sunday, February 21, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST
A Free Event Open to all Ages


Tending Your Garden (via Zoom).
Saturdays, January 16, February 13, March 20,
​April 24(POETRY),
​9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST. 


Write from a variety of prompts and experiment with craft to keep your winter writing life flourishing with what's timely and what needs unearthing.  Writers of all levels are welcomed at this Amherst Writers and Artists workshop.​
​                                Cost : $50 per workshop. $175 for the series.

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Tending Your Garden
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 Join for a conversation with Kate Albus, author of ​​A Place to Hang the Moon releasing February 2nd, 2021. Hear Kate read from her debut novel written for young people,  learn about her writing process, and ask questions.  Kate began writing with the launch of my AWA workshops on my porch and “loves the magic of putting words together.”

For this event, email Summer at beyondmargins@ gmail.com to reserve a spot.
If you prefer to pay by check, contact Summer, beyondmargins@gmail.com. If finances are a hardship right now for you, contact Summer about a sliding scale. 
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​Click here to email me for inquires, details and registration. Refund policy under Workshops.

​​"Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression, communication with friends and family, the healing of inner life, or achieving public recognition for your art- the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer an​d the strengthening of your writing voice through practice, study, and helpful response from other writers.

Pat Schneider-- Writing Alone and With Others