Writing tips from Kristen Roupenian
In April 2019, Kristen Roupenian gave a special master class for our Amsterdam students (photos here). Kristen is the author …Read More
IWC Staff11 April 2019 
Writing advice from Jennifer Clement
Award-winning novelist, poet, memoirist and PEN International president, Jennifer Clement gave a special master class for our students in January …Read More
Sarah Carriger20 February 2019 
What to do when you get stuck
It happens to all of us at one time or another. You sit down to write and stare at the …Read More
Inge Lamboo24 September 2018 
5 science-backed tips to boost creativity
As writers, we live for those moments when our connection to our imagination is strong and the words pour out …Read More
Sarah Carriger15 August 2018 
Top 10 tips for writing powerful dialogue
It’s happened to all of us. You’re trying to write an emotionally engaging scene and your dialogue comes out sounding …Read More
Sarah Carriger12 July 2018 
Writing advice from A.M. Homes
In April 2018 American author A.M. Homes gave a special craft talk for out students with loads of great writing …Read More
Sarah Carriger30 May 2018 
5 tips on journaling to become a better writer
Want to become a better writer? Start journaling! Journaling will make your writing richer and help you avoid writer’s block. We …Read More
Sarah Carriger14 April 2018 
Writing insights from Jennifer Egan
Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Jennifer Egan on harnessing the power of the subconscious, incorporating research into your fiction, writing a …Read More
Sarah Carriger12 March 2018 
5 quotes to write by
We love a good inspirational quote and we’ve been collecting for years. Here are some of our favourite quotes for …Read More
Sarah Carriger1 February 2018 
An evening with Colson Whitehead
Growing up, Colson Whitehead spent hours alone in his room reading comic books and sci-fi novels. ‘I was practically a …Read More
Sarah Carriger13 December 2017 ![Student profile of John Carnegie [Photo of John with quote: That little bit of discipline was all I needed]](https://internationalwriterscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/john_profile_600x314-120x63.jpg)
Writer gets his mojo backStudent profile![Journals that respond quickly [Photo: stopwatch]](https://internationalwriterscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/get_published_fast_600x314-120x63.jpg)
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Netherlands literary scene – MayNews
Writing tips from Kristen RoupenianAuthors Writing tips- Netherlands literary scene – AprilNews
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Sneakers, trains, a pen & a pianoStudent profile- Netherlands literary scene – MarchNews
Writing advice from Jennifer ClementAuthors Writing tips![Publishing in audio versions [photo: woman wearing headphones]](https://internationalwriterscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/audip_publishing_blog-120x63.jpg)
Publish here to be read and heardPublishing- Netherlands literary scene – FebruaryNews
Deciding where to submitPublishing
The struggle is real, but worth itStudent profile- Netherlands literary scene – JanuaryNews
7 writing contests with huge cash prizesPublishing![Journals that will pay you [photo: excited woman holding a dollar]](https://internationalwriterscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/journals_that_will_pay_600-120x63.jpg)
10 journals that pay youPublishing
Savannah Wood Karnes5 great places to submit your poetry
Dr sangeeta saxena5 great places to submit your poetry
mehrnaz5 great places to submit your short stories
Hithesh5 great places to submit your short stories
PURAMSHETTY RAMESHWAR RAO5 great places to submit if you hate to wait
Drew Martyn5 great places to submit your short stories
Francisco Martinez CarreñoGreat places to submit your flash fiction
Hattie Chitwood5 tips on journaling to become a better writer
Laraib nazar7 writing contests with huge cash prizes
Penelope Meds5 great places to submit your poetry
DanaThe struggle is real, but worth it
Nkomonye Sukoluhle7 writing contests with huge cash prizes
Nandini Dadheech7 writing contests with huge cash prizes
tatiana sokolovaGreat places to submit for new & unpublished writers
GADI FRANÇOIS ABIRINGIYIMANA7 writing contests with huge cash prizes
Bhuvanesh Dubey7 writing contests with huge cash prizes
- Amsterdam Admin5 great places to submit your short stories
Pamela davies5 great places to submit your short stories
Dr. Rubeena Anjum7 writing contests with huge cash prizes
Gitanjali Kapoor7 writing contests with huge cash prizes
![Story structure course [Photo: building blocks]](https://internationalwriterscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/structure_course_600x314-120x63.jpg)
Story Structure Course – Sunday, 16 JuneSpecial Courses 
Level I Amsterdam, Mondays – Spring 2019Core Courses ![Master Class with Irish novelist & poet Caoilinn Hughes [photo: Hughes with the cover of her novel Orchid & the Wasp]](https://internationalwriterscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/caolinn_profile_600_314-120x63.jpg)
Master Class with Caoilinn HughesSpecial Courses 
Level I Online, Wednesdays – Spring 2019Core Courses ![Workshop on how to read your work for an audience [photo: spotlit microphone on a stage]](https://internationalwriterscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/reading_workshop_600-120x63.jpg)
Reading for an Audience – Sunday, 7 AprilSpecial Courses ![Kristen Roupenian master class [Photo: Roupenian with cover of You Know You Want This]](https://internationalwriterscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Roupenian_MasterClass_600-120x63.jpg)
Master Class with Kristen RoupenianSpecial Courses ![Level I creative writing course [Photo: woman writing in notebook]](https://internationalwriterscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/workshop-8-600-120x63.jpg)
Level I The Hague, Wednesdays – Spring 2019Core Courses - Level I Online, Tuesdays – Spring 2019Core Courses
Level II Online, Wednesdays – Spring 2019Core Courses 
Level I Amsterdam, Thursdays – Spring 2019Core Courses ![Level IV workshop [photo: woman writing]](https://internationalwriterscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/write-together-120x63.png)
Level IV Amsterdam, Mondays – Spring 2019Core Courses ![Level III Writing Course [photo: woman writing]](https://internationalwriterscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/workshop_4-120x63.jpg)
Level III Amsterdam, Tuesdays – Spring 2019Core Courses 
Level II Amsterdam, Wednesdays – Spring 2019Core Courses 
Level I Amsterdam, Tuesday mornings – Spring 2019Core Courses 
Level I Amsterdam, Tuesday evenings – Spring 2019Core Courses