What We Offer

WriterHouse is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation in Charlottesville, Virginia, dedicated to the support of authors of all levels and genres. We offer:

• Writing Classes and Seminars – instruction in fiction, memoir, creative non-fiction, poetry, and special workshop topics.
• Need-based Scholarships – financial assistance for our classes and seminars on a sliding scale.
• Community Programs – a variety of free programs including our annual poetry contest in partnership with the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, readings and book launches in partnership with New Dominion Bookshop, panels and workshops in partnership with Virginia Festival of the Book, and social gatherings for the writing community.
• Membership – whether you are a writer, an aspiring writer, or a fan of writers, you can contribute to the literary arts by becoming a member of WriterHouse.

During the pandemic, WriterHouse, like many nonprofits, endured significant financial challenges. To reduce costs and move toward greater sustainability, we moved and downsized our facility from three classrooms to one classroom. Because our new space is extremely limited compared to our old space, we are seeking partnerships with other like-minded nonprofits that can accommodate some of our writing groups and writers seeking quiet writing space. Please check back with us periodically on the status of our search for additional writing and group meeting space.