6 sessions (July - December on the 3rd Sat of each month)
2 hours each: 1:30 - 3:30 PM
At Thought Fox Writers Den in Stonington, CT
Limited to 6 participants
$300
This small-group workshop is designed for writers ready to receive thoughtful, in-depth feedback on their work-in-progress. Limited to just six participants, the Manuscript Lab meets once a month for two hours, creating a supportive and rigorous space for critique, craft conversation, and literary camaraderie.
Each session focuses on two writers, who circulate up to 25 pages of work one week in advance. Over the course of six months, every participant will receive two full-length critiques on their own writing and will have the opportunity to engage deeply with the work of their peers.
In addition to critique, each session includes a brief craft talk on elements such as structure, voice, character, revision, or theme—along with flexible space for open discussion. Writers are encouraged to bring questions about writing, publishing, and marketing, or to suggest topics for group conversation. Whether you’re polishing a manuscript, navigating submissions, or exploring your creative voice, this is a space to ask, learn, and connect.
Details:
- Meets once a month (on the 3rd Saturday) for 6 months
- 2-hour sessions
- Capped at 6 participants
- Two writers are critiqued per session
- Each participant receives two critiques over the course of the workshop
- Writers submit up to 25 pages for critique, distributed 1 week in advance
- Includes mini-lessons on craft, publishing, and marketing
- Space for Q&A and participant-driven discussion topics
Dates:
Third Saturday of the month, from 1:30 - 3:30 PM - July 19
- August 16
- September 20
- October 18
- November 15
- December 20
Writers of all genres are welcome. This is a generative, generous, and serious workshop for those looking to sharpen their manuscripts and deepen their writing practice through community and critique.
