Creative writing has been scientifically proven to boost mental and physical health, and overall happiness. As far as materials go, all you need is a pen and paper, but it’s our writing community that gives us the license to create. It’s exposure to other writers who are like us–unapologetically doing the work of being writers.

At the New Orleans Writers Workshop, we’re dedicated to offering accessible, quality creative writing courses. Our students range in age and come from diverse backgrounds; some are experienced, published writers; others have no previous writing instruction whatsoever.

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