Writers in Paradise
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Now in its 21st year, Writers in Paradise helps writers take their projects to the next level with our award-winning faculty. January 18-25, 2025.
St Petersburg, FL
Joined May 2015
#writersinparadise2026 - announcing our lineup, workshops, and more! Visit for details!.@TomboloBooks @TB_Times @eckerdcollege @FIU_MFA
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Meet the incredible faculty of this year’s Writers in Paradise. 🌟 A powerhouse group of talented authors, educators, and storytellers who made this event truly special. Thank you all for sharing your wisdom and passion with us! 📖✍️#LiteraryCommunity #AuthorFaculty #Inspiration
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Wrapping up an unforgettable conference with a powerful reading from the brilliant Lauren Groff. ✨ She shared from her incredible work, followed by an insightful onstage conversation with Andre Dubus lll. A perfect way to close out an inspiring conference! #writersinparadise2025
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Les Standiford kicked things off by reading pitches to our publishing panel for feedback. Jonathan Escoffery, Didi Jackson, and Les Standiford shared readings from their brilliant works, followed by a book signing. How wonderful it was to interact with these gifted writers! 📝🌟
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From powerful readings to meaningful book signings, Laura Lippman and Gloria Muñoz left us wowed at Writers in Paradise. A night of honesty, humor, and poetic breadth.✨📚. For Laura's essay, click here. ⬇️.#writersinparadise2025 #AuthorEvent #Storytellers
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Perfect blend of great conversation, craft, and creativity. 💫 Andre Dubus III and Michael Koryta shared their words, and we soaked in every moment. A memorable night of storytelling and connection. #WriterLife #LiteraryNight #BookLovers #writersinparadise2025
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Today’s event featured talks with Laura Lippman, Anjanette Delgado, and Luis Alberto Urrea, plus "Writer Idol" with Ann Hood, Michael Koryta, and Les Standford. Attendees also enjoyed readings by Ann Hood, Helen Pruitt, and Luis Alberto Urrea, followed by book signings. 📖🖊️
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A night of inspiration at Writers in Paradise! ✍️🌟 Les Standiford introduced the faculty, followed by readings from Anjanette Delgado, Major Jackson, and Ana Menendez. 📚 The evening wrapped with book signings, kicking off an unforgettable week! #writersinparadise2025
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An unforgettable evening at Writers in Paradise! ✨ Karen Russell’s powerful reading, followed by a great Q&A with Les Standiford. Thanks to all who joined us—more to come this week! #WritersLife #Storytelling #CreativeInspiration #writersinpqradise2025
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“The most underrated Christmas movie of the 21st century” is based on professor’s book | FIU News - Florida International University
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Creative writing program director Les Standiford’s “The Man Who Invented Christmas,” about Charles Dickens, is the basis for the 2017 film of the same name, which is quickly becoming a classic.
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#writersinparadise2025 Dearest applicants, with the exception of Graphic Novel, which was sent on 11/14, all notifications were sent yesterday, 11/15. Please check your inboxes to see your status. Thank you for your patience! @eckerdcollege.
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The time has come! Proof, save, and submit by our deadline of November 1, 11:59 p.m. EST. We can't wait to read your work! #writersinparadise2025 @eckerdcollege To submit, go to or visit our site for more info.
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#writersinparadise2025 presents the Nonfiction & Memoir Workshops with @Urrealism Luis Alberto Urrea and Andre Dubus III. Don't miss your chance to work with these kind, generous, and gifted authors, whom we are proud to call faculty. Deadline 11/1.
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We are so excited to welcome #writersinparadise2025's poetry faculty @didijacksonpoet & @MajorJacksons to teach 3-day workshops. Revise, reimagine, risk, and what remains on the page. Apply now at @eckerdcollege
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If you want to keep them at the edge of their readerly seats, you'll benefit from understanding the hero's journey. Study with @LesStandiford at #writersinparadise2025 & you'll learn how to structure your story to keep the pages turning. Apply now! @eckerdcollege @FIU_MFA
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The clock is ticking, but it's not too late just yet. Don't miss your chance to join us in January. Check out our offerings on and then hit apply. If you have questions, email us at wip@eckerd.edu. #writersinparadise2025 @eckerdcollege
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Our #writersinparadise2025 Short Story Duo is super bad*ss! Don't miss your chance to work with Stewart or Ana in January. Ready to revise? Wanna generate new work? Apply! Apps open till Nov. 1. Head to our bio link for more info! @stewartonan @HowToWriteWell @eckerdcollege
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