How to write historical fiction
In this post, teacher Karen Kao talks about what historical fiction is, the importance of research and how to weave …Read More
Karen Kao7 April 2020 
Netherlands literary scene – April (quarantine edition)
Here’s our rundown of upcoming literary events in the Netherlands – what’s cancelled, what’s postponed and what’s happening online. Stay …Read More
IWC Staff2 April 2020 
Coronavirus response
Based on the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19 in the Netherlands (map of confirmed cases here) we have decided to …Read More
IWC Staff15 March 2020 
5 more great places to submit
Looking for a magazine or journal that will publish your fiction, creative nonfiction or poetry? Here are five great options …Read More
IWC Staff5 March 2020 
We are now an accredited educational institution
Some exciting news — as of this February, the International Writers’ Collective is an audited and accredited Dutch educational institution. …Read More
Sarah Carriger4 March 2020
Netherlands literary scene – March
Here’s our rundown of upcoming international literary events in Amsterdam, The Hague, Leiden and Utrecht for March 2020 and beyond. …Read More
IWC Staff2 March 2020 
Finding the story
There’s no doubt that our online instructor Erik Raschke has a sense of humour—when asked why he moved to the …Read More
Joan Gannij3 February 2020
Netherlands literary scene – February
Here’s our rundown of upcoming international literary events in Amsterdam, The Hague and Utrecht for February 2020 and beyond. Events …Read More
IWC Staff3 February 2020 
Writing advice from John Grisham
We were lucky enough to hear best-selling author John Grisham speak when he visited Amsterdam in November 2019. Since he …Read More
IWC Staff8 January 2020 
Free writing contests
Most contests charge hefty fees to enter. For this month’s list we looked for free contests that are open to …Read More
IWC Staff8 January 2020 
Budding novelist learns the value of outliningStudent profile
Contests & Calls with May and June DeadlinesContests Publishing
Why teens need creative writingWorkshops Other
Spring student and faculty reading announcementLocal news
6 Spring Writing ContestsContests
Magazines open for spring submissionsPublishing
Lit Mag Grab BagPublishing
Where to submit: Magazines with a fresh perspectivePublishing
Meet new teacher Sussu LaaksonenTeacher profile
Where to submit in December 2022Publishing
The Faculty and Student Reading is Back in 2023!Contests
End-of-2022 literary events in Amsterdam and beyondOther
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Ten great gifts for the writer in your lifeOther
Pimp my query letterPublishing
J. A. Vold (I/me,you)How to use gender-neutral pronouns in your writing
Syed Khaja Mohinuddin5 great places to submit your short stories
Dan SmithWhy teens need creative writing
CarolineBudding novelist learns the value of outliningJulius Odeke7 writing contests with huge cash prizes
- IWC Staff6 Spring Writing Contests
gail6 Spring Writing Contests
SahraMagazines open for spring submissions
Lawrence PeryerGreat places to submit for new & unpublished writers
Sara Levin5 places to submit your personal essays
DaveWhere to submit long short stories
ClaudiaWhere to submit mystery, thriller and crime stories
Keira5 great places to submit your poetry
Frederick A. MurphyGreat places to submit your flash fiction
Freshta Azimi5 great places to submit your short stories
BobWhere to Submit Your Flash Fiction
HuddlestoneThe Faculty and Student Reading is Back in 2023!
vanessa tagorda5 great places to submit your poetry
AmyWhere to publish your novella
Master Class with fiction writer Laura van den BergSpecial Courses 
Master Class with novelist Ellen KeithSpecial Courses 
Master Class with novelist Lola ShoneyinSpecial Courses ![Level IV workshop [photo: woman writing]](https://internationalwriterscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/write-together-120x63.png "write together")
Level IV Amsterdam/Online Tuesdays – Spring 2023Core Courses 
Level III Amsterdam Wednesdays – Spring 2023Core Courses 
Level II Amsterdam Mondays – Spring 2023Core Courses 
Level I Amsterdam Wednesdays 2 – Spring 2023Core Courses - Level I Amsterdam Wednesdays – Spring 2023Core Courses
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Level I Amsterdam Mondays – Spring 2023Core Courses 
Level II Online Tuesdays – Spring 2023Core Courses 
Level I Online Tuesdays – Spring 2023Core Courses 
Level II Poetry Online Mondays – Spring 2023Core Courses - Level II Amsterdam Wednesdays – Spring 2023Core Courses