E.L. and Helen Henslee Doctorow, Karen Ackerson (Founder and Executive Director), Gail Godwin, and Peter Matthiessen
at a benefit for The Writers' Workshop of Asheville.

Serving writers in the Southeast and beyond since 1985

"The Writers' Workshop is a community treasure that deserves to be nurtured and supported" -   
John le Carre
​     Award-winning writers have supported our programs by giving benefit readings in Asheville, including Eudora Welty (broadcast on N.P.R.'s "All Things Considered"), John Le Carre (featured in The Washington Post), Peter Matthiessen, Kurt Vonnegut, E.L. Doctorow, Don De Lillo, Sue Monk Kidd, Gail Godwin, Reynolds Price, Pat Conroy, Alex Haley  - and many others.   
     Our mission is to provide top-notch workshops, readings, retreats and contests for the benefit of the community at large.

Volunteers and interns needed!
   We need volunteers to help with social media publicity, programming, and fundraising in exchange for free classes.  Please email writersw@gmail.com - or call 828-254-8111.
Congratulations to our recent contest winners!
Check out our contests page for more information on how to enter our contests!

 Our 2019 Fundraiser

Dear Friends of Literature,

    Since 1985, people have depended on us to educate and nurture writers and readers of all ages and backgrounds. We've helped thousands of adults, children and teens improve their writing and reading skills, and to get published. 
    Now, we depend on your help to continue our award-winning programs, give workshop scholarships to low-income students, and repair our roof that got damaged from recent storms.  Your tax-deductible gift will directly affect hundreds of aspiring writers, young and old. Like all arts organizations, we depend on our members to sustain our award-winning programs. (We are a 501C-3 nonprofit organization).
    We're grateful to our past donors, yet we still need to raise $13,500 to meet our budget for 2020. 
Please, support the literary arts by giving a donation today. Any amount is appreciated. A gift of $75 or more includes a full year’s membership! You can donate today by clicking here:

​From all of us at The Writers’ Workshop, thank you so much for your support!

Are you an experienced writing instructor interested in teaching a workshop with us?                      Email us at writersw@gmail.com with your bio and workshop description.

Thinking about publishing your work?

     The Renbourne Editorial Agency provides expert assistance with revising and editing your work - memoirs, fiction or creative non-fiction. We use a fine-tooth comb to ready your work for publication, in person or online.                                                                    We also have writing coaches available to help organize and ready your work for publication, in person or online. In addition, personal tutorials and writing classes are also available.                                Please visit our website for details: www.renbourne.com.    Then contact us at writersw@gmail.com, or call 828-254-8111 to discuss your needs.
The Renbourne Editorial Agency is a division of The Writers' Workshop of Asheville NC, a literary center founded in 1985.