AWC Workshops

Each day begins with an intensive small group workshop focused on fiction or memoir, led by passionate and motivating instructors. Receive valuable feedback and guidance on your work-in-progress from your instructor and peers, and leave feeling inspired with a clear path towards revision. We’ll aim to tailor the workshops to each individual writer’s goals: Prior to the workshop, we’ll ask participants to submit a list of what they feel they most need help with, addressing immediate challenges and needs in an effort to break through blocks and barriers.

The inaugural AWC 2025 workshop leaders are bestselling author, podcast creator, and award-winning journalist Jo Piazza (THE SICILIAN INHERITANCE); author, journalist, and former New York Times Magazine columnist Rosie Schaap (THE SLOW ROAD NORTH); and founder and award-winning author and travel journalist Kristin Vuković (THE CHEESEMAKER’S DAUGHTER).

Afternoons include optional Master Classes on food and drinks writing, travel writing, and publishing; one half-hour meeting with your workshop instructor; and free time for writing, resting, or exploring the island of Lošinj (see Optional Activities). We’ll also host an “open mic” night, where participants will be given the opportunity to publicly read their work.

Schedule: May 10-17, 2025

Saturday: Transfer from Zagreb Airport to Lošinj via shared van. Check into Hotel Bellevue, recover from jet lag.

Sunday: 4pm: Reconnect to your creative energy at an optional “creativity spa” generative writing session.

6pm: Croatian wine reception and welcome dinner at a villa.

Monday: 10am-noon: craft discussion & writing workshop. Lunch and dinner on your own.