Amherst Writers & Artists
Workshop Method

The Amherst Writers & Artists' philosophy is a simple one: every person is a writer, and every writer thrives when they have a safe environment in which to experiment, learn, and develop craft. 

The AWA method has been used successfully with experienced writers as well as beginners. It has also been used to help people whose voices have traditionally been silenced - by poverty, discrimination, illness, age or other obstacles - to develop the language and confidence needed to overcome social barriers. While the AWA method is not therapy, it has great healing potential for writers from all backgrounds. Writers who have used the AWA method have published major works and taken top prizes and awards in the U.S. and Ireland.

"Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression, communication with friends and family, the healing of the inner life, or achieving public recognition for your art - the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice, study, and helpful response from other writers."

Pat Schneider
Writing Alone and With Others

Pat Schneider's book, Writing Alone and With Others, is available at   www.patschneider.com