Tinker Mountain Writers' Workshop

Since 2005, Tinker Mountain Writers’ Workshop has nurtured and inspired over 850 writers through tutorials, and manuscript & write-now workshops, in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and genre fiction. We gather some of the best teachers of writing, who work alongside you to hone your craft and take your work to the next level. From novice to experienced, TMWW is a home for writers of all levels.

News & Highlights

Since 2005, Tinker Mountain Writers Workshops have nurtured and empowered writers of all ability levels. Over 850 writers have participated through manuscript reviews and “write now workshops” in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Spend time with us and leave with a new manuscript, or with new ideas for your existing work.

We offer our week-long residential Summer Workshop and a three-day online Winter Workshop. You can participate and learn in the format that works best for you!

The depth of warmth, personality and kindness in our community of writers contributes to making this the kind of experience that all of us can value and find truly sustaining.

Over 25% of our participants have attended Tinker Mountain Writers more than once. Why don’t you join them and see how we can help you create something great?

Featured Writers

Fiction writers Amanda Cockrell, Dorothy Hassan, Fred Leebron, Daniel Mueller, and Lauren Osborn; poetry writer Rebecca Lindenberg, nonfiction writers Kristin Dombek and Jim McKean, and agent Barbara Jones (Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency).

Organization Details

Contact name

Christine Powell

Address

7916 Williamson Road
Roanoke, VA  24020
UNITED STATES

Email

[email protected]

Phone

540-362-6225

Type

Nonprofit

Function

Workshop

URL

Tinker Mountain Writers' Summer Workshop

6/14/2026 to 6/19/2026
Virginia, United States
We offer manuscript & write now workshops in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, or multigenre, and a tutorial option, in which you work with your faculty mentor one-on-one, focusing on your own work. Craft talks, readings, social sessions, and interaction with faculty, including a one-on-one session with your faculty mentor, round out the week. Faculty: Amanda Cockrell, Dorothy Hassan, Fred Leebron, Daniel Mueller, Lauren Osborn, Rebecca Lindenberg, Kristin Dombek, and Barbara Jones (agent).
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Multiple days?
Yes
Start date
6/14/2026
Time
05:00 PM
End date
6/19/2026
Timezone
eastern
Cost
Fee-based
Application period
No
Function
Workshop
Programming offered
In-person
Cost
$795.00
Meals
Some meals included
Supplementary activities available?
Yes
Offers scholarships/fellowships?
Yes
Selection process
Open to all
Average number of participants per event
70
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