Meet new teacher Sussu Laaksonen
Sussu Laaksonen’s writing career began in her home country, Finland. She has worked in Finnish television and film and translated …Read More
Karen Kao7 January 2023 
Finding joy at the core of creating
Jennifer Gryzenhout has been with the Collective since it began and has been teaching creative writing for a decade. Born …Read More
IWC Staff8 September 2022 
From boardroom to classroom
Karen Kao began teaching at the Collective in 2018. Her debut novel, The Dancing Girl and the Turtle, had just …Read More
IWC Staff3 July 2022 
For the love of a good story
Jennifer van der Kwast started taking classes with the Collective in 2017—looking to connect with a writing community and reengage …Read More
Sarah Carriger1 October 2021 
Teaching writers to find the joy and let go of perfectionism
Because of teacher Inge Lamboo’s American accent and effortless command of English, her students are often surprised to learn she’s …Read More
Tineke Broer1 September 2021 
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 
In love with languages
Megin Jiménez became fascinated with languages at a young age. She was born in Venezuela but grew up in the …Read More
Joan Gannij22 November 2019 
Thoughts on inspiration, publication and handling rejection
Christina Frei is a former student of mine and now colleague, and it’s been amazing to see how she’s grown …Read More
Sarah Carriger11 March 2017 
Where to submit: Magazines with a fresh perspectivePublishing
Meet new teacher Sussu LaaksonenTeacher profile
Where to submit in December 2022Publishing
The Winter 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
Journals that are pushing boundariesPublishing
It’s practice, practice, practiceStudent profile
Podcasts for inspirationWriting tips
Where to Submit Your Flash FictionPublishing
Where to Submit: September/October 2022Publishing
Finding joy at the core of creatingTeacher profile
Notes on VoiceWriting tips
poemtheart1Where to submit in December 2022
Allen P DoyleHow to use gender-neutral pronouns in your writing
poemtheart5 great places to submit your poetry
Michael ColemanWhere to submit: Magazines with a fresh perspective
connor mccaleb5 great places to submit your poetry
Susan M SmithWhere to submit in December 2022
ANKIT SHARMAWhere to submit mystery, thriller and crime stories
RAYMOND G. CABANA, JR.Where to submit horror fiction and poetry
Dan smithHow to use gender-neutral pronouns in your writing
Conrad RiosWhere to submit in December 2022
JaredWhere to submit historical fiction
Azim5 tips on journaling to become a better writer
Zulfadli5 places to submit your personal essays
prachi maurya7 writing contests with huge cash prizes
Jose-Gabriel AlmeidaAustralian magazines that publish international writers
Gary OpasGreat places to submit your flash fiction
Master Class with novelist Lauren GroffSpecial Courses 
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Teen Creative Writing Workshop – Summer 2023Special Courses 
Level I Online Thursdays – Winter 2023Core Courses 
Level I Amsterdam Wednesdays 2 – Winter 2023Core Courses 
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Level I Amsterdam Mondays – Winter 2023Core Courses 
Level I Online Tuesdays – Winter 2023Core Courses 
Level II Online Wednesdays – Winter 2023Core Courses 
Level II Amsterdam Thursdays – Winter 2023Core Courses 
Level III Poetry Online Thursdays – Winter 2023Core Courses 
Level II Poetry Online Mondays – Winter 2023Core Courses - Level III ‘Short Story’ Online Wednesdays – Winter 2023Core Courses