University of Massachusetts Amherst

Juniper Summer Writing Institute

Juniper participants form a community of writers committed to exploring the creative process and advancing their craft.

Daily poetry and fiction workshops, interactive craft sessions, readings, Q&As, and individual manuscript consultations for adult and high-school-aged writers with world-renowned poets and writers including Grace Paley, James Tate, Mark Doty, Joy Williams, Dara Wier, Barry Hannah, Noy Holland and others.

Evening readings with acclaimed faculty and writers in residence are open to the public.