Writing workshop: meaning, definitions and examples

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writing workshop

 

[ ˈraɪtɪŋ ˈwɜrkˌʃɒp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

creative writing

A writing workshop is a group gathering where writers come together to share and critique each other's work. It is a collaborative and supportive environment where participants can give and receive feedback on their writing.

Synonyms

creative writing class, writer's group

Examples of usage

  • Attending a writing workshop helped me improve my storytelling skills.
  • In the writing workshop, we discussed different techniques for character development.

Translations

Translations of the word "writing workshop" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oficina de escrita

🇮🇳 लेखन कार्यशाला

🇩🇪 Schreibwerkstatt

🇮🇩 lokakarya menulis

🇺🇦 письменницький воркшоп

🇵🇱 warsztaty pisarskie

🇯🇵 ライティングワークショップ

🇫🇷 atelier d'écriture

🇪🇸 taller de escritura

🇹🇷 yazı atölyesi

🇰🇷 글쓰기 워크숍

🇸🇦 ورشة الكتابة

🇨🇿 psací dílna

🇸🇰 dielňa písania

🇨🇳 写作工作坊

🇸🇮 delavnica pisanja

🇮🇸 skrifstofu vinnustofa

🇰🇿 жазу шеберханасы

🇬🇪 წერის სემინარი

🇦🇿 yazı seminarı

🇲🇽 taller de escritura

Etymology

The concept of a writing workshop originated in the early 20th century as a way for writers to come together to improve their craft. It was popularized by influential writing teachers such as Paul Engle and Wallace Stegner. Writing workshops have since become a common practice in creative writing programs and communities around the world, providing writers with valuable feedback and support.