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The Rhode Island Writing Project (RIWP) strengthens teacher well-being and professional practice by supporting their agency and empowerment

Featured events, 2024 summer writing camp.

For more information, see the “Summer Writing Camp” tab near the bottom of this page, or contact Camp Director Jeff Lawton .

Register for Summer Camp

This nomination form to register for summer camp is for students of color and/or low-income students who demonstrate financial need.

Winter / Spring 2024

We are excited to offer multiple FREE events over the next few months for your professional and personal development.

April: Open Air Institute

Peanut butter and jelly. Fish and chips. Batman and Robin. In the tradition of other great pairings, the Open Air Institute is pairing up with The Canterbury Tales for a day of walking, sharing stories, and breaking bread. Come celebrate spring with us in the best way possible:  writing with your RIWP friends! Save the date – Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Register for Open Air

May: Writing Marathon

On May 18, we reflect on the school year and look forward to summer and beyond.

Register for Marathon

May: Book Club – Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives it Changed

Read the book and join us for a discussion on Tuesday May 28 from 4:30–6 pm on Zoom. Registration is free.

Register for May Book Club

June: Pride Month Gathering

Celebrate our LGBTQIA+ colleagues, students, and community by attending PRIDEfest on June 15 as a group.

Register for Pride

New Time for “Write Time”

Need some dedicated writing time with the option to share? RIWP veteran and retired high school teacher Laura Maxwell will have a prompt ready or keep going on something you’re already working on. Join her from 6:30–8 pm on the following Thursday evenings: February 8, March 21, April 18, and May 16. To join a Write Time session, register and choose the virtual meeting at 6:30 pm on the dates provided.

Register for Write Time

Join the Virtual Meet Write Time

Programs and Events

If you have questions about our programs and events, please email [email protected] .

There will be no Spring Conference in 2024. Please join us for one or more of the monthly offerings instead.

Riwp spring conference 2023 – “the right to write:  pedagogical, personal, and pedagogical possibilities”, many highs, many thanks.

For the first time since 2019, RIWP held its Spring Conference completely in-person on March 18. A diverse mix of experienced and soon-to-be educators assembled at Alger Hall on the RIC campus to listen to and learn from an equally diverse mix of speakers and presenters. In typical RIWP fashion, all enjoyed a PD experience that was both professionally informative and personally enriching. We want to thank all of the people that contributed to the success of Spring Conference 2023, especially keynote speaker Kurt Ostrow, all of the workshop presenters, and of course, everyone who attended. We are confident that you enjoyed the conference as much as we enjoyed providing it, and look forward to seeing you again in the future! 

For the first time since 2019, RIWP held its Spring Conference completely in-person on March 18. Despite four years of COVID cancellations and virtual workshops, putting on a full, live conference again was like riding a bike. Approximately 60 teachers, teacher candidates, and assorted RIWP friends gathered for a wonderful day of professional development that followed our typical pattern:  we listened, learned, collaborated, wrote, and shared. And at the end of the day, we left invigorated by the content and enriched by the camaraderie – as always.

The day began with a powerful keynote address by Kurt Ostrow entitled “Beyond Representation, Toward Resistance.” Kurt urged us to not only address issues of social justice, but also to use our voice, our writing, and even our union representation to take action on those issues, and offered examples from his own experience to demonstrate the impact we can make on education and the lives of our students.

Following the keynote, the conference offered two sets of workshops that offered a wide range of topics surrounding teaching and learning. We also found time to honor Marcia Ranglin-Vassell with our first annual “Writing in Action” Award. Marcia inspired all with her acceptance speech that showed how writing has played an integral and ongoing part in her life from her early days growing up in Jamaica to her teaching and political career in Rhode Island.

We want to thank all of the people that contributed to the success of Spring Conference 2023. First, we offer gratitude to Dean Jeannine Dingus-Eason and others in the RIC administration for their continued support of RIWP. Thanks to Kurt Ostrow for both his keynote address and his willingness to also offer a session workshop; we were thrilled to reconnect with a longtime friend of RIWP. Thanks also to all of the other workshop presenters:  Lisa Narcisi Stewart, Diana Champa, Eve Kerrigan, Dr. Martha Horn, Dr. Alia Hadid, Michael Gianfrancesco, Alex Graudins, Anne Pedro, Jason Ryan, Aimee Ryan, and Steve Krasner.

We greatly appreciate the time and effort that these presenters put in to plan and deliver workshops that proved both interesting and worthwhile. Last but not least, we thank all those who attended. Whether you were a first time participant, a longtime supporter, or someone in between, we could not count the conference a success without your willingness to spend a beautiful Saturday with us in the hope of better serving your students and yourselves. We trust it was worth it, and that we will see you at other RIWP events in the near future – and next time, bring a friend!

Peanut butter and jelly. Fish and chips. Batman and Robin. In the tradition of other great pairings, the Open Air Institute is pairing up with The Canterbury Tales for a day of walking, sharing stories, and breaking bread. Come celebrate spring with us in the best way possible: writing with your RIWP friends! Save the date for Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Register for April Open Air

August: Open Air Institute

The OAI is three days of fresh air and rejuvenation, a place-based institute designed to integrate content area literacy strategies while exploring local history, culture, and geography as the RIWP writes its way around Rhode Island. This event will be held August 6–8.

Register for August Open Air

Participant Feedback

“It was great to further the excellence of the three-day OAI. Simply the most enriching experience, the kind that "revisits" my mind and heart and soul these days following.”

“The OAI this year was wonderful, as always.”

“I had a great time again this year! I looked forward to the week all summer.”

We will meet in person from July 9–11 and July 16–18. Camp hours are 9 am to 2 pm. This will include full-group gatherings in the morning and afternoon, abundant individual writing time, talks from counselors and special guests, and several choices for additional learning. A $200 stipend will be provided and graduate credit is available for an additional fee. Only 10 applicants will be accepted.

What We Offer

New Teacher Camp is a free offering designed for teachers entering their first - third years. This supportive and fun community of “campers” works together to develop strategies for successful teaching practices, efficient daily routines, self-care, and lifelines for your first few years. 

“I liked seeing two very different but passionate teachers explain their philosophies. It makes me feel comfortable to be myself as a teacher. I also feel more connected to my writing practice so that I can better teach my students to write.”

“Your advice was organized, practical, and high-quality.” 

“I also felt more inspired to write creatively so I unexpectedly spent a good amount of time outside of the school workshop completing that piece.”

“I didn’t know what to expect going in, but the time seemed to fly by because I was learning so much and very engaged. Great job! It was great to meet both of you and I feel very supported as a new teacher. I’m glad we got to write for a good portion of the time as well.”

Summer Institute (SI) is at the core of the National Writing Project's teachers-teaching-teachers model of professional development. Our institute is open to all current teachers who serve in K-12 classrooms. All content areas, including specialty areas such as special education and multilingual learning, are welcome to join us. Yep, you read that right: You do NOT need to be an English teacher in order to participate in this experience!

Ideal applicants include folk who are:

• Ready to learn new skills and practices for teaching writing;
• Committed to incorporating writing into their instruction;
• Within the first 10 years of their teaching career (though if you are past this number, we still encourage you to join us!);
• Looking to join a professional community of supportive, like-minded educators;
• Becoming a RIWP Teacher Consultant and offer PD to colleagues at your school and around the state.
• (Optional): Interested in earning THREE graduate credits (EDC 540: Teaching of Writing: Practice and Inquiry, from RIC);

Program Logistics & Details

Our programming will be fully IN-PERSON at Rhode Island College for two weeks, meeting only on Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays during the weeks of July 9–11 and July 16–18 from 9 am to 2 pm each day. In addition to our programming, there will be a Welcome Kick Off Event on June 22nd at RIC as well as a reunion event post-programming to discuss continued interest and support for the upcoming school year. The timing and location of our reunion event will be determined based on the current cohort's availability and interests.

Together we will renew our identities as writers, share our pedagogical expertise, and experiment and play with tools and texts to help boost our teaching practices (and perhaps even our personal lives).Through practices like daily journaling, writing groups, and lesson workshopping, we will build community and share ready-to-use strategies that we can take back to our classrooms.

For the first time ever, SI is FREE *and* there is a $200 stipend for participants who fully engage in all of our programming. Due to this change, we plan to cap our cohort at 10 people.

The deadline for nominations/applications is June 19th. 

Questions? Concerns? Comments?

If you have any questions or would like to know more about this year's programming before submitting an application, you can email Alyssa Mason .

“As an educator and human being, I find myself more enabled to act on behalf of myself, my colleagues, and my students learning what I have during these past two weeks.”

“I was very thankful to focus on re-vision and advocacy after the stressful year I had had; I was able to look back at the advocacy from the previous year and analyze it to move forward and figure out how to better go about it in the future. It made me ready to start fresh.”

“I didn't expect to leave as changed as I did at the end of the two weeks. I'm so grateful to SI for allowing me the space and time to get used to my own voice again, and use writing as a way to heal some things I didn't know I needed to. It was an exciting and engaging way to conceptualize this next school year, and all of the activities, supplements, and strategies that we used during SI are things that excited me about using in my own classroom. It eliminated a lot of nerves about heading back into the school year, and gave me a community that truly has helped me to feel an authentic sense of belonging in Rhode Island, and alongside the brilliant teachers here. Grateful doesn't begin to cover it!”

2024 Writing Camp Registration (K-12) 

We are now accepting applications for the 2024 edition of Summer Writing Camp. This year’s camp will run July 8-19 from 9 am – 12 pm each day (M-F) and is open to all students (K-12) who enjoy writing. As always, students will have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of writing activities, interests and genres in a fun, friendly, and supportive environment. For more information or questions, contact Camp Director Jeff Lawton .

Register for Camp

Summer 2023

The 2023 edition of Summer Writing Camp was highly successful. We welcomed 59 students to our beautiful new home on the RIC campus, the renovated Horace Mann building. Writers from grades 1 to 12 spent two weeks in early July experimenting with writing in a variety of genres and sharing their work with peers. Whether writing personal narratives or new works of fiction, creating poetry or exploring the RIC campus in search of topics, or simply interacting with each other, students enthusiastically engaged in the process of writing.  

Camper Feedback

“I love just everything we did and I’m also excited to perform our play!” Grade 3

“I think that this camp is amazing! It is fun and I meet so many great people that I look forward to seeing each summer!” Grade 7

“The environment feels like a safe space where everyone supports each other…I look forward to coming here all summer.” Grade 10

“I really liked how inspiring the people, setting and activities were…I think it’s important to know that I really appreciate the instructors here…what a friendly and happy and creative atmosphere they created, and it was one of my favorite things about writing camp.” Grade 11

Parent Feedback

“I am so happy that this program exists. I would rate the program a 10, as it’s a very positive and beneficial experience for the students. I’m thankful and happy that my child attended Writing Camp this summer.”

“Love that this is a non-sports camp alternative for kids who love writing. Even if they don’t attend while “loving” to write, they will come out with a better appreciation for it. Love that it offers a creative outlet for those who are expressive through thought. Also helps younger children further develop both reading and writing skills.”

WAM: Writing, Art, Movement

You'll do all 3 (led by experts in each area!) and make a plan for what you will bring back to your classroom in the fall.

July 23–25, 9 am–2 pm Teacher: $100, Teacher Candidate: $75

Register for WAM

Humanizing Your High Quality Curriculum

Learn how to supplement your scripted materials with RIWP enhancements.

July 30–August 1, 9 am–2 pm Teacher: $100, Teacher Candidate: $75

Register for Curriculum  

Dates and Registration

Need some dedicated writing time with the option to share? RIWP veteran and retired high school teacher Laura Maxwell will have a prompt ready or keep going on something you’re already working on. Join her from 6:30-8 pm on the following Thursday evenings: February 8, March 21, April 18, and May 16. To join a Write Time session, register and choose the virtual meeting at 6:30 p.m. on the dates provided.

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Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives it Changed

The title of the book says it all. Dashka Slater, the author of The 57 Bus explains in her foreword that she did not want to write this story, but she felt like she had to. And as educators, parents, aunts/uncles, citizens of the world, this is a book that may be uncomfortable to read because of its messy truths and alarming parallels to our own classrooms and families, but we must. As Slater writes, “No one was safe from the repercussions of the account’s discovery. Not the girls targeted by the posts. Not the boy who created the account. Not the groups of kids that followed it. Not the adults - educators and parents - whose attempts to fix things too often made them worse.” 

This is a cautionary story that cannot go without conversation. Read the sample chapter “Laughing” to get a sense of the complex intersections between humor, adolescent development, and unrestricted access to social media. Then, read the book and join us for a discussion on Tuesday May 28 from 4:30–6 pm on Zoom. Registration is free.

Founded in 1985 and affiliated with the National Writing Project in Berkeley, California, the Rhode Island Writing Project is a network of teachers who are dedicated to the improvement of teaching and learning in all schools. Rhode Island Writing Project teachers work in all content areas and at all grade levels, helping students become thoughtful readers and writers and connecting reading, writing and content area learning.

Reflecting the National Writing Project model of “teachers teaching teachers,” Rhode Island Writing Project teachers are leaders in their schools and communities who work to support students as they become avid and accomplished writers, readers and inquirers.

By relying on the expertise of the educators who know students best--Rhode Island teachers--the RIWP  provides sustained and supportive professional development work in the Summer Institute, Open Air Institute, Spring Conference and Embedded Institutes. By supplementing teachers’ knowledge and skills in cultivating their students’ diverse literacy practices, we work toward positive social change.​

Board Members

The Rhode Island Writing Project leadership team works together to create a conscious network of critical practitioners who take risks as they seek to improve teaching and learning by thoughtful play/experimentation, exchange, & implementation of ideas who lead not only with their heads but their hearts, and who work to challenge the structures of both safety and threat around them. 

RIWP Site Director Janet D. Johnson

Co-Directors Brittany Richer Ahnrud Jeff Lawton Alyssa Mason

Executive Board Erica DeVoe Stephanie Griffin Becky Limoges Laura Maxwell Nora Pace Anne Pedro Keith Sanzen

RIWP Site Director

Dr. Janet D. Johnson

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RI Writing Groups & Resources for Writers

Writing is not a simple endeavor. It takes practice, patience, and a plethora of creativity. It can easily become frustrating and tiresome, but the start-to-finish creative process is one of the most exhilarating personal experiences. For some, it’s a personal passion that is done specifically for oneself. There are healing powers in the written word and those people use that to their advantage. Others want their words to entertain and inspire, in addition to the personal healing powers. Those people yearn to improve their craft in order to reach a wider audience. If you are one of them (well, one of us), there are many classes and groups to help their pieces and improve as writers. 

There are many writers groups throughout the state, though it may take a bit of research to find some. Writers groups may seem overwhelming to some, but there are many advantages. People in attendance have similar long-term goals and everyone is there to provide constructive feedback in a positive way. 

“Because writing is inherently a solitary activity, getting feedback helps writers clarify their progress, refine the development of plot and character, and prevent them from veering too far off course,” says East Side Writers participant Mike Bilow . 

Bilow says that the operating model of their peer critique is to give everyone five minutes to read a work in progress. He adds that the group asks basic questions such as, “What is your goal here?” and “Why are you doing it this way?”

Any serious writer should give a writers group a try to see if it is a fit for them. There are many benefits of peer reviews and it’s an almost guarantee that the writing will improve. There is also a hidden social aspect, as everyone has at least one thing in common.

“It can often help writers see alternatives that they may not have considered, simply because they embarked on a path with constraints they did not initially appreciate or even notice,” Bilow encourages.

Researching is an important skill that all writers must have. It is the second most challenging part of being a writer (next to actually sitting down to start writing something). We at Motif have started the research process for you with a list of writers groups. Now, get on out there and find a group that’s right for you.  

Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA): Local published writers of both fiction and non-fiction, committed to raising awareness of the written works crafted by writers in Rhode Island and nearby communities. Provides a range of services ranging from editorial critiques to marketing and design. riauthors.org // [email protected]

The Collaborative offers creative writing classes with Eve Kerrigan. thecollaborative02885.org // (401) 903-0969 // [email protected]

David Dragone runs a monthly poetry workshop at Tiverton Library. tivertonlibrary.org/monthly-poetry-workshop // (401) 625-6796

East Side Writers meets each Monday (more or less) at 5pm at the Rochambeau Library. (401) 272-3780

Endless Beautiful has workshops for a cost and also features audio writing prompts. endlessbeautiful.com // [email protected]

LitArts RI (formerly What Cheer) offers a variety of workshops and events for writers, podcasters, and literary fans. litartsri.org // (401) 307-2450 // [email protected]

Ocean State Poets provides ongoing workshops to new and experienced poets. oceanstatepoets.org

Ocean State Review releases an annual print journal that includes work from national and international poets. Welcomes unsolicited submissions. Reading period March 1 thru August 1. oceanstatereview.org

The Poetry Loft provides ongoing and supportive workshops, readings, events, publications, and a creative fellowship. thepoetryloft.org // [email protected] 

Rhode Island Writers Colony offers a two-week residency for writers of color. Founded by Brook & John Stephenson. IG @riwriterscolony // rhodeislandwriterscolony.com

RI Writing Project where teachers teach teachers. Their classes offer a variety of exercises and topics to help renew, reflect, and recharge. ric.edu/academics/ri-writing-project // [email protected]

Write by Night provides authors of all genres and skill sets a chance to improve their writing. They have a team of professional coaches and consultants who will work with writers to reach their goals on their level. Offers free writing consultations. writebynight.net

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WRITING CLASSES AND GROUPS FOR TEENS

Our schedule of writing classes is available below. we look forward to seeing you, page-to-stage: playwriting for teens virtual.

Write Rhode Island hosts a playwriting workshop series for students interested in submitting to Trinity Rep’s Write Here Write Now Playwriting for Teens.

Come learn the ins and outs of writing a script for the stage! This is a workshop in the fundamentals of writing plays. Emphasis will be on creating an original ten minute play of their own to be entered into Trinity Rep’s student play festival. If selected the play will be read by professional actors on the Trinity Rep stage! For more information about the competition please visit Trinity Rep's website.

Grades 9-12 | 6:30. - 8:00 p.m. | Monday | February 5 | $5 suggested donation

Write Rhode Island Open Mic

Write rhode island open mic night.

January’s Open Mic event theme will be Resolutions. Bring your poems and tales about making resolutions—or any creative work in progress. Open to any teen to perform; all are welcome to attend. Any form of writing is welcome.

Please keep your performances teen appropriate. Light snacks will be provided.

Grades 7-12 | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Wednesday | January 17

The Write Rhode Island Open Mic takes place on the third Wednesday of the month. This event is in-person and at School One. School One is located at 220 University Avenue on the east side of Providence. Questions? Ask Diana. [email protected]

Page-to-Stage: Playwriting for Teens

Come learn the ins and outs of writing a script for the stage! Students will create an original ten minute play of their own to be entered into the student play festival. If selected the play will be read by professional actors on the Trinity Rep stage! If selected the play will be read by professional actors on the Trinity Rep stage!   For more information about the competition please visit Trinity Rep's website. 

Grades 9-12 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Tuesday | January 16 - January 30 | $20 suggested donation

The suggested donation fee can be waived for students who qualify. Please contact Diana at School One for more information. 401-331-2497/[email protected]

Polish & Publish on December 8

Before you submit your story get some feedback from Write Rhode Island. This virtual, drop-in sessions is available to any R.I. student in grades 7-12 who plans to submit a story to the Write Rhode Island short fiction contest. The deadline is midnight on December 10, 2023.

Students have the option of submitting up to two pages in advance. Email Diana for more details, [email protected].

Polish & Publish on December 4

Polish & publish on december 3.

Before you submit your story get some feedback from Write Rhode Island. This virtual, drop-in session is available to any R.I. student in grades 7-12 who plans to submit a story to the Write Rhode Island short fiction contest. The deadline is midnight on December 10, 2023.

Story Starters for Short Fiction (Pawtucket)

tudents will be writing short stories or micro-fiction based on Write Rhode Island prompts. Students will read aloud our favorite scenes at the end (optional, for those who want to share).  Students can expect to leave with lots of ideas and the beginning of a story to submit to the Write Rhode Island competition.

Grades 7-12 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Monday | November 27

This workshop will be at the Pawtucket Public Library. For more information, contact the youth services librarian at [email protected].

Story Starters for Short Fiction (North Scituate)

Students will be writing short stories or micro-fiction based on Write Rhode Island prompts. Students will read aloud our favorite scenes at the end (optional, for those who want to share).  Students can expect to leave with lots of ideas and the beginning of a story to submit to the Write Rhode Island competition.

An online follow up is scheduled for date where students can bring their finished pieces and get advice from writing instructors.

Grades 7-12 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Monday | November 13

This workshop will be at the North Scituate Public Library. For more information, contact the youth services librarian at [email protected].

Flash Fiction (West Warwick)

Students will be writing short stories or micro-fiction based on Write Rhode Island prompts. Students will read aloud our favorite scenes at the end (optional, for those who want to share). Students can expect to leave with lots of ideas and the beginning of a story to submit to the Write Rhode Island competition.

Grades 7-12 | 3:30 - 4:30| Thursday | November 9

This workshop will be at the West Warwick Public Library. For more information, contact the youth services librarian at [email protected].

Story Starters for Short Fiction (Greenville)

Grades 7-12 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Wednesday | November 8

This workshop will be at the Greenville Public Library. For more information, contact the youth services librarian at [email protected].

Story Starters for Short Fiction (Woonsocket)

Grades 7-12 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Monday | November 7

This workshop will be at the Woonsocket Public Library. For more information, contact the youth services librarian at [email protected].

Fundamentals of Fiction (Virtual)

In this virtual four-week course students will learn the fundamentals of fiction, including character, plot, setting, and theme. Class activities will include readings, discussions, in-class writing exercises, and workshopping. This course is designed for students with little experience through intermediate students.

Grades 7-12 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Wednesday | October 25 - November 15

Join us for a Halloween themed teen open mic. Open to any teen; all are welcome to attend. Any form of writing is welcome, spooky, or not spooky. Light snacks will be provided, including Halloween candy, of course!

Grades 7-12 | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Wednesday | October 18

The Write Rhode Island Open Mic takes place on the third Wednesday of the month. This event is in-person and at School One. School One is located at 220 University Avenue on the east side of Providence.

Fundamentals of Fiction (The Collaborative, Warren)

In this four-week course students will learn the fundamentals of fiction, including character, plot, setting, and theme. Class activities will include readings, discussions, in-class writing exercises, and workshopping. This course is designed for students with little experience through intermediate students.

Grades 7-12 | 3:30- 5:00 p.m. | Wednesday | October 18 - November 1

This workshop will be at The Collaborative in Warren. For more information, contact Gaby at [email protected].

Lit Lab: Teen Writing Group

Lit Lab is a weekly, after-school writing group for students in grades 9-12. Students can work on an independent project, receive prompts and discuss different aspects of the craft of writing. Lit Lab is a casual, fun and friendly environment.

Grades 9-12 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Tuesday | September 26- December 5

All classes are in-person and at School One. School One is located at 220 University Avenue on the east side of Providence.

“The challenge for every writer is to draw her reader fully into the character's experience. Scenes are where the action of a story comes alive and invites the reader in. Scenes are where the story is lived.” – Hester Kaplan, Author and Goat Hill writer

“Writing is like detective work: to reveal the story, you pull at the threads which will force the story to reveal itself. My goal as a teacher is to help you understand how to spot the clues.”

– Mark Fogarty, Writer and GrubStreet Instructor

“We turn to fiction to be transported, thrilled, immersed in the new and strange. Science Fiction and Fantasy takes us to these other worlds, and provides perspective on our own.”

– Amanda Kallis, Writer and School One Faculty

“We’re at a point in the world right now where we need empathy if we’re going to make any kind of progress. This is the best time for theater; it’s the antidote to apathy”.

– Ben Jovilet, Writer and GrubStreet Instructor

“I believe that openness and innovation are integral to teaching. This is certainly reflected in School One’s philosophy.”

– Victor Wildman, Frequency Writers and Creative Writing Instructor

At School One, we teach students to think, write, analyze, and create. As a community, we treat each other with care and respect. We appreciate each other’s differences as people and as learners.

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Rhode Island Resources for Writers

Here you’ll find a collection of resources for writers in Rhode Island, from conferences to local critique groups to literary magazines. If you’re looking for writing groups near you, writing workshops near you, creative writing classes near you, or simply a place to hang out with writers or submit your work, these are some Rhode Island writing organizations you might want to check out:

WriteByNight

For more than a decade, WriteByNight has helped writers in Rhode Island and beyond achieve their literary goals. And we want you to be next! Claim your free consultation  to learn about WBN’s customizable  one-on-one writers’ services , including:

Book Coaching :  If you’re writing a book and want some help along the way.

Manuscript Critique : If you’ve written a book and want a beta read, critique, or writing workshop.

Editing/Proofreading : If you’ve written a book and want someone to polish it for you.

Publication Assistance : If you’ve written a book and want help finding an agent or publisher.

Association of Rhode Island Authors

A nonprofit membership organization of local published writers of both fiction and nonfiction “committed to raising awareness of the outstanding written works crafted by writers in Rhode Island and other nearby communities.”

Bryant Literary Review

Founded in 2000, this is an annual publication offering new fiction and poetry.

Endless Beautiful

A writing workshop run by podcast producer Lucas Pralle and poet Carolyn Decker. Participants engage in writing exercises guided by audio recordings.

Northeastern Writers Conference

An annual convention that draws authors and editors, artists and fans from around the country. Past guests include Neil Gaiman.

Ocean State Review

An annual journal of fiction, poetry and nonfiction.

The Poetry Loft

A nonprofit organization of poets offering writing workshops, literary events, and publication.

Providence Athanaeum

A library and cultural center offering seminars, discussions and readings.

Rhode Island Center for the Book

A statewide organization devoted to promoting personal and community enrichment by celebrating the art and heritage of reading, writing, making and sharing books.

Rhode Island Festival of Children’s Books & Authors

This annual festival offers readings and seminars.

Rhode Island Writing Project

A network of teachers who are dedicated to the improvement of teaching and learning in all schools. Hosts an annual conference with seminars and discussions.

What Cheer Writers Club

A nonprofit offering community, writing classes, and co-working space in downtown Providence.

Help us add to this list, Rhode Islanders! Do you know of writing groups near you, writing workshops near you, creative writing classes, or a Rhode Island literary journal we should be aware of? Let us know here

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Creative Writing

Craft your writing in a wide variety of our studio courses: novels, screenplays, poems, plays, and/or non-fiction narratives, under the guidance of widely published, award-winning faculty. Whether students take just one course in Creative Writing, or the minor, or the major (BFA), our engaged community of writers welcomes students to a wide variety of experiential learning inside and outside the classroom: Mount Hope Literary Magazine, international Advocacy courses, off-campus internships, visits by acclaimed writers, writing fellowships, informal writing groups, and much more. We also offer guidance to help students market their writing skills for successful careers after graduation. 

What does creative writing have to do with the Real World? Everything.

The world is bound by stories. Powerful writing can change minds, inspire people to greatness, shape a culture and move mountains.

People who harness the power of their writing can use it in amazing ways. Graduates of our program have found their purpose in their published works, and also by their work in the publishing industry, in the legal profession, in nonprofit organizations, in advocacy organizations, in libraries and advertising agencies and public relations firms; they work in journalism and television and even as teachers.

What binds it altogether is their excellence in storytelling.

Words can take you to a lot of exciting places.

Come develop your writing superpowers with us.

You’re here because you love writing, you love reading, and you want the opportunity to take your talents to greater heights. In our program, you’ll work with professors and peers who are on the same ongoing journey to excellence as you. Our classrooms are places to help your creativity soar, to find the grounding that comes in the mastery of language, and the synergy that comes when people who share a passion to excel.

We’re serious about what we do. But in a fun way.

The study of Creative Writing is all about doing. You learn by writing, and sharing your writing, and then looking at it again with a critical and educated eye. Your professors, as active writers themselves, serve as “leaders among peers” and mentors. We’re here to help each other be better, to inspire you to feel the joys and satisfactions of  creating, and to celebrate when you find that powerful voice within yourself. Some of our students are already getting their work published by the time they graduate, but the writing life is really a way of being, whether you take that into a profession or continue a lifelong love of creating. Your work here is the first step on that journey.

The Creative Writing Major

The creative writing minor, creative writing program outcomes.

Students in the CW major will focus on the following six general areas:

• Language and Style: Students will develop awareness of standards and conventions of good writing and demonstrate their command of language in relation to specific writing projects and distinctive use of voice
• Honoring of diverse perspectives and identities:  Students will reflect upon the relationship of individual background to their writing and articulate awareness of a diverse literary tradition
• Literary Influences:  Students will situate their writing in relation to historical traditions and recognize contemporary literary trends
• Form and Literary Design:   As students write and revise their work, they will exhibit their understanding of literary form and to explore literary design
• Revision and the Writing Process:  Students will practice effective revision techniques as they revise own work.  They will often work productively in a team-environment involving critique and editing of peer work.
• Applied and Experiential Learning:  Students will engage in applied and professional writing settings and/or reflect on the relationship between academic learning and applications to professional contexts.

Meet our Faculty.

Come and connect with our faculty of working writers. We’ve published fiction, poetry, and nonfiction; we’ve published 19 books, we’ve made films, authored plays, done journalism and web-based writing, produced podcasts and organized writing events. Our faculty members have been honored with national and regional writing awards, and by faculty awards for teaching excellence.

In class, studio, and conferences, our work focuses on the “story” and the “understory”—the narrative and emotional situations of a poem. I love when students shift their exploration from “what is this poem about?” to “how does this poem get the job done?” and work that out in their own writing. 

My favorite moments of the semester are when the students share and critique their writing in the studio workshop--when they become real writers. It is forever moving to witness how the combination of language and structure can transform a simple idea into a complex world, one that can shape perceptions and affect emotions.

Adam Braver  

Unlike more-typical top-down academic programs, I see what we do as being writers working side-by-side with our students to continually advance our storytelling skills. We serve as guides, mentors, editors and possibly inspirations to those who want to find a life in which their writing skills carry them to many successes.

Edward J. Delaney

Hands-On Learning.

Our writing studio courses form the core of the writing experience, but our students engage in numerous hands-on experiences that prepare them to apply their skills that will prepare you for an array of careers that relate directly to the art of writing and editing.

Mount Hope is our nationally recognized literary magazine, in which student editors work with faculty leadership, publishing work from writer from around the world. Mount Hope has published authors from across the country, and from more than a dozen countries; our authors range from people publishing for the first time, all the way to Pulitzer Prize winners. The student editors review and select the work, copy edit these selections and prepare them for publication, and engage in the ongoing business of publishing. Dozens of our student editors have gone on to careers in the publishing industry.

Advocacy Seminar is a venture affiliated with the international organization Scholars at Risk, which advocates for scholars, writers and journalists around the world who are being persecuted and imprisoned for expressing their views. Led by faculty, the students in this venture have been instrumental in the release from prison of authors in Cuba, Vietnam and Egypt. The student leaders have worked with faculty to co-produce six books in the Broken Silence series of books published by The University of New Orleans Press.

Broken Silence

Outside internships offer the opportunity to venture beyond the departmental work to have real world experience. Our interns have worked in such places as Rhode Island Monthly magazine, Candlewick Press, Cengage, Spinner Publications, Yale University Press, The Bristol Phoenix, WPRI television, and many other venues.

Double Up. We Give You Room To Roam.

You’ve come to this program because you have a passion for writing you can’t shake. You’re a storyteller and we’ll help you be the best you can be. But most of our students combine this ongoing development of their skills as writers with other areas of study that relate your ability to write with ways you’ll make a living. Because our major requires a total of only 12 courses (out of about 40 you’ll take in your four years of college), most of our students either double-major or take minors in other majors such as Graphic Design, Web Design, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Psychology, Education and many others. Bring your writing skills from our courses to these other areas of study; bring the professional practices from those back to your writing.

Opportunities abound. Take advantage.

When you leave the classroom, your opportunities to learn and to succeed continue. We offer lots of way to show off your talents, be recognized for them, and have access to more people who can help.

• The Matthew Wolfe Scholarship , in the amount of about $1,000 applied to tuition, recognizes exceptional writers in their second or third year, and alternates yearly between poetry and prose.  
• The Clark/McRoberts Awards , in the amount of about $500, recognizes exceptional first-year and fourth-year students in poetry and fiction.  
• The RWU FIT internships identify high-performing first-year students and offers them three-year, paid internships in the department, typically working on the staff of our literary magazine, Mount Hope .  
• The Bermont Fellowships , administered through the University Library, rewards three to five exceptional RWU student writers with an opportunity to participate in a “master class” over a spring weekend, in which a distinguished visiting writer works directly with the students on their work. Visitors have included Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Paul Harding, National Book Award recipient Sigrid Nunez, and many other well-known, award-winning authors.  
• The Annual Birss Lecture , hosted by the University Library, offers fellowships to student work on research projects supporting the annual lecture, which features scholars speaking on great works in American literature.  
• The Talking in the Library Series hosts talks and readings by top authors, including best-selling and award-winning novelists, poets, nonfiction authors, and journalists.  
• Writers Anonymous, a student organization, hosts student gatherings to discuss workshop and critique one another’s work. It’s a professor-free-zone in which students can share their love of the work and provide support and encouragement.

Where are our former students?

Students from our program are finding success in the world in any number of ways. Here’s a few of them.

I’m the Language Manager at Yale University Press, where I use my degree in creative writing—which trains students to be not just writers, but readers, critics, collaborators, and advocates—to make new ideas in language learning, literature, and the performing arts accessible to book readers around the world.

Ash Lago ‘09, Yale University Press

I caught the poetry bug while studying at Roger Williams, and have continued writing since graduation. My five semesters working on Mount Hope were a great way to learn about getting my own work published as well as publishing other people’s; so far, I’ve had poems in The Allegheny Review and Two Hawks Quarterly .

Kieran Binney, ‘21

I am currently the Digital Initiatives Assistant at Binghamton University Libraries in Upstate New York.  One big take-away from my degree is that there is not just one way to tell a story. In my job I often have to think out of the box and consider how to tell the "story" of unique materials held within our collections 

Caitlin Holton ‘15, Librarian, Binghamton University

I am an Associate Copy Editor at an e-commerce retail company called Rue Gilt Groupe. When I joined the Creative Writing major at RWU, I thought I wanted to be a writer. After joining Mount Hope Literary Magazine, I realized my strong passion for editing. This program gave me the opportunity to explore this passion and go on to graduate with a tangible skill set that I use on a daily basis.

Katie Battaglino ’19, Rue Gilt Groupe

I am an Editorial Project Manager at Elsevier, an international publishing company that specializes in publishing scientific, technical, and medical content. My time at RWU as a Creative Wiring major, and the work I did as Managing Editor at Mount Hope Literary Magazine, proved invaluable as it prepared me with knowledge and readiness to take on the tasks and obstacles that I encounter on a day-to-day basis in the publishing field.

Kyle Gravel ’19, Elsevier

The Creative Writing Program

The foundation of the creative writing major is a series of collaborative, repeatable “Studios” taken alongside the “Reading as a Writer" curriculum, and experiential learning opportunities such as internships and community engagement projects. Creative writing majors can also enrich their learning with a variety of co-curricular opportunities.

Studio Courses

Studio Courses are collaborative “hands-on” writing courses in which you will practice your own craft in either, Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction or  Screenwriting. Since you may repeat any given studio genre up to three times, you may immerse yourself in a genre of your choice.  Alternatively, you may sample different types of studios.  Studio topics might include Young Adult Fiction, Television Series Writing, The Memoir, The Poetry Chapbook or Resistance Poetry, among others.  In Studios, you will share your work, support your peers and explore your craft.  You will get support and feedback from your peers and professors.

Reading as Writers Courses

Reading as Writers Courses allow you to figure out the secrets behind the success of literature they love. These courses are taught either by the creative writing faculty or the English literature faculty.  You may take any courses offered in the English literature department, as well as upper level creative writing literature courses taught from the perspective of the writer. 

The Experiential Learning Requirement

The Experiential Learning Requirement is fulfilled by taking a course in Literary Publishing, an Advocacy Seminar, or a department-approved internship outside RWU. Literary Publishing students staff the department-produced literary magazine, Mount Hope . Advocacy Seminar is associated with the international NGO, Scholars at Risk, advocating for scholars who have been persecuted in foreign countries because of their writings, research or expression of ideas. Both are repeatable and allow you to take on leadership positions as you progress. 

Co-curriculuar Opportunities

Co-curricular opportunities are exciting opportunities for creative writer majors and minors at RWU. They include the RWU Library’s Bermont Fellowships, Visiting Writer Lecture series, and department social event planning internships. The Bermont Fellowship is an alumni-funded experience in which a prominent author comes to campus to work with a select group of students on their writing. The department, in conjunction with the Library and other campus organizations, also regularly brings in prominent authors to read from their work and visit with classes. You may also work in the department or on the magazine as a FIT intern, which is a paid, three-year position offered to top-performing students at the end of freshman year. Our creative writers often perform in RWU’s hugely popular Poetry Slam, as well as small and large student groups designed for and by students interested in working on their writing together.   

The Creative Writing classroom is a community of practice that supports faculty and students in ongoing efforts to expand inclusivity. We focus on working together and meeting one another through the experiences of reading and writing as writers. 

A statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Through discussion, peer-to-peer work, and student-faculty work, our pedagogies and philosophy recognize and apply in practice:

• that authority in the classroom shifts among all members of the classroom, and part of our work is to partner with students in creating substantive and energetic spaces for all voices;   
• that being well-read with a receptive mind and imagination across diverse voices, particularly in contemporary work, is essential to our interactions with one another, as well as in supporting our respective work and our larger communities;  
• that our continuous attention to these matters in our discipline, and in academia in general, will contribute to greater awareness of equity and more activities that promote inclusivity in our work. 

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How to Become a Writer in Rhode Island with a BFA, MFA or Similar Creative Writing Degree

Written by Jennifer Williams

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in our Union, but it’s turned out some of the most memorable writers of all time. Back in the 1630s, it was founded as a colony by a man named Roger Williams. He was a controversial figure who had been banished from the Massachusetts colony for promoting radical ideas like religious tolerance and separation of church and state. At that time, Massachusetts was on the cusp of witchcraft hysteria, so it’s not surprising that Williams’ stance on religious freedom would have been poorly tolerated.

But Williams understood the power of the written word, and he used it to make his point. Penning his Letter to the Town of Providence, he illustrated the power and persuasion of literature in highlighting societal injustices. Since that time, Rhode Island has been the backdrop for some of the most legendary American writings.

The Dark Arts of Literature Have a Home in Rhode Island

H.P. Lovecraft is, without a doubt, the darkest, most macabre writer to hail from Rhode Island. Born in Providence, he was said to have literary prowess at a very young age – reciting poetry at age two and writing at age six. He frequently suffered with illness during his youth, though, which was said to have been largely psychological in nature. Perhaps, that was the framework for his tales, as he would later be coined a writer of weird fiction and become known for his macabre, gothic style of writing. One of his most widely recognized stories, The Shunned House , was, in fact, based on an 18 th century-era house in Providence. Lovecraft described the house as “a hellish place where night-black deeds must have been done in the early seventeen hundreds”. Today, the house still stands on Benefit Street, if you’re daring enough to visit.

Whether you’ve got a talent for political persuasion, an affinity for narrative drama, or a dark imagination, the lasting words of writers like Williams, Updike, and Lovecraft are reminders that you, too, can be successful as a creative writer.

The allure of Rhode Island’s coastal backdrop has drawn writers in for centuries. Today, large cities like Providence and Cranston are still hubs of literary expression and offer countless opportunities to new writers looking to get noticed. If you want to become a writer in Rhode Island, networking and making connections in your local writing community will set you off in the right direction. Ultimately, though, the backbone of a successful writing career is a BFA or MFA in creative writing.

Rhode Island’s Creative Writing Classes, Courses, and Workshops Can Prepare You for a Creative Writing Degree

You’ve probably realized by now that a career in creative writing doesn’t follow a pre-planned structure like most other professions. It’s not prescriptive with a breadcrumb-lined path leading you right to the publisher that’s going to look at your stuff and sign you to a contract on the spot. Nope, you’ll have to put in some leg work first. In fact, pursuing a career in writing is more like walking a labyrinth where there are no signs to lead you on your way. If you hit a dead end one way, you simply turn around, continue your journey, and keep knocking on doors looking for that one way out – that one big break that gets your writing noticed.

Writing is by its very nature a schematic use of words put upon a reader to convey an author’s vision – a glimpse into the innermost workings of a writer’s mind. Would Lovecraft have been the weird  horror writer  that he was without the predicament of his own psychological sufferings? A successful writer, then, must hold an element of introspection and self-awareness. You’ll need an outlet in which to challenge your own thoughts, to question yourself and to be questioned, as well as to find your voice and vision. The best way to do this is to get involved with your local writing community.

Luckily, Providence is chockfull of networking opportunities for amateur writers. Local bookstores and book clubs are always a great way mingle with other local writers. Riffraff Bookstore and Bar, a former mill warehouse, stocks tons of books written by local authors and published by independent presses. It also holds monthly book club meetings, in the quaint ambiance of a rustic warehouse while serving beer and wine to its guests. The Goat Hill Writers is another great resource that can help you develop your writing talent. The group offers generative and small-group workshops for writers of all levels, inspiring you to find new ideas and unleashing your creativity. It’s a great outlet for individual expression and is designed to show you how to bring this into your writing.

You’ll also want to get familiar with organizations like the Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA). The ARIA is an organization of locally published authors focused on increasing access to the writings of Rhode Island authors. Groups like this can link you to local independent self-publishers, like Self Publishing Insight and Stillwater River Publications.

Be sure to follow the local literary circulars, too. The Bryant Literary Review publishes poetry, fiction, and non-fiction pieces and showcases experienced writers and new talent alike. The journal prides itself on providing its audience with original, mentally stimulating pieces and is always looking for fresh talent. The Ocean State Review is another print journal offering amateur writers with manuscript submission opportunities. It publishes fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and book reviews and places no limitations on number of submissions but does charge a $3 reading fee per submission.

Writing Colleges in Rhode Island Offering Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Creative Writing Provide a Path to Becoming a Writer

In the end, though, a college degree in creative writing is the piece of the puzzle that brings it all together. It is the single differentiating factor between an amateur writer and a professional. You’ve come too far to let it all go for naught. Look over these creative writing degree programs, find one that works for you, and begin your writing career today!

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Other Bachelor’s Degrees in Creative Writing in Rhode Island

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Degree: Bachelor – BFA

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Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and Other Master’s Degrees in Creative Writing in Rhode Island

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Degree:  Master – MA

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The bachelor’s degree in Professional and Public Writing (formerly Writing and Rhetoric) supports practice of writing in a wide range of settings. Our small classes are designed with active participation in multiple writing situations, from working with real-world clients to composing descriptive informational cards for museum exhibits. You will learn to collect information, conduct research, compose, analyze, and revise texts of many kinds. You will learn how to design brochures and web pages and present visual information effectively.

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First Year Seminar (FYS)

FYS 100 is required in the freshman year, with sections on a wide variety of topics. Each section is discussion-based and focused on developing critical thinking, oral communication, information literacy/research fluency, and written communication. FYS 100 will not be offered in the summer or the early spring sessions. Students who enter the college as transfer students are not considered first-year students and are exempt from this requirement. Courses are limited to twenty students

* HONR 100 is open only to students in the College Honors Program.

First Year Writing (FYW)

FYW 100 (or FYW 100P ) is required in freshman year. Either course introduces students to college-level writing and helps them develop the writing skills needed for success in college courses. Successful completion of the course (a final grade of C or better) will also meet the College Writing Requirement. Courses are limited to twenty students for FYW 100 (four credit hours); courses are limited to fifteen students for FYW 100P (six credit hours).

Connections (C)

Courses in the Connections category are upper-level courses on topics that emphasize comparative perspectives, such as across disciplines, across time, and across cultures. Students must complete the FYS 100 / HONR 100 and FYW 100 / FYW 100P / FYW 100H courses and must have earned at least 45 college credits before taking a Connections course. Connections courses cannot be included in any major or minor program.

Grant Writing Suite

This series will give you the skills you need for effective grant writing. Learn from an experienced grant writer how to best present information in grant proposals to raise needed funds. After developing a good grant writing foundation, you'll discover the steps you can take to become an in-demand grant writing consultant, including what services to offer, how to set fees, and how to find clients to start your own business.

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A to Z Grant Writing

The A to Z Grant Writing course provides students with the hands-on experience and knowledge they need to successfully begin the planning process for projects in need of grant funding. An approach to grantseeking begins with thinking about why the funding is needed and involving the grant applicant's stakeholders in the planning process.

Advanced Grant Proposal Writing

Do you know the best way to present information in a grant proposal? In this course, an experienced grantwriter will show you how to research and write winning proposals that get funded. You'll become proficient in the proposal format used by the vast majority of public foundations. And you'll gain a full understanding of the criteria funders use to determine whether your grant proposal gets funded or rejected.

Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant

Good grant writing consultants are always in demand. Learn how you can use a basic knowledge of grant or proposal writing to become an expert in the red-hot grant consulting field.

Your instructor, a national grant consulting veteran, will provide you with easy-to-follow instructions that you can use to start your own home-based business. You'll learn what services to offer, how to find clients, and how to set your fees. Enter a field where your creative writing skills can touch thousands of people and make a real difference.

Suite bundles are not eligible for partial drops or refunds. Transfers to other open sessions of the same course are available. Please refer to your school for additional details regarding drops, transfers, and refunds on Suite bundles.

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Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

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Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
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• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Dr. Beverly A. Browning

Dr. Beverly A. Browning is a grant writing consultant and visionary who leverages her thought leadership experience to help nonprofit organizations overcome their struggles with revenue stream imbalances.

Beverly has researched grant funding, grantmaking trends, and board-related barriers to nonprofit capacity building for over 40 years. She is also the founder and director of the Grant Writing Training Foundation and Bev Browning, LLC, and to date has helped her clients win over $500 million in grant awards and contracts.

Beverly is the author of 42 grant-related publications, including six editions of Grant Writing for Dummies. She has taught for ed2go for 20 years.

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