Writing is an act of bravery.
All writers deserve respect, close reading, and thoughtful feedback — and we aim to provide it.
Award-winning authors Susanna Daniel and Michelle Wildgen founded the Madison Writers’ Studio in 2013 with the goal of bringing MFA-level writing instruction to an intimate workshop setting.
MWS workshops are casual yet challenging, inspirational and practical, and always writer-focused. We pledge to approach every writer's work with kindness, humor, and honesty.
“In all of my run-ins with writers, teachers, and mentors, you two remain my favorite.”
Fourth Lake Writing Weekend
When: June 20-22, 2025
Where: Madison Concourse Hotel
Instructors: Deshawn McKinney, Christopher Chambers, Michelle Wildgen, & Susanna Daniel
Cost: $595. Limited to 32 writers. Register now.
Upcoming Workshops
You can do this. We can help.
Our popular Book in a Year class is now available in a self-guided course, with personalized feedback, community forums, weekly office hours, and accountability check-ins.
“Thank you both for operating such a fantastic organization where aspiring writers are challenged, supported and celebrated. You are both gems.”
“It was the best writing class I’ve ever taken. I would absolutely take another class. The feedback was probably the most valuable part of the class. It was thorough and really showed that the instructor cared about the students and content.”