Masha teaching a workshop,
New York City, 2009
The wisdom and energy Masha Hamilton brings to teaching the art of writing a novel are nothing short of inspirational.
– JOSHUA KORNREICH

Writing Workshops

Do you have a manuscript ready for the next step? Contact Masha for private manuscript editing, including revision bootcamp, big-picture analysis, deep-dive edits.

Masha has been teaching since 2002 in live and online seminars as well as one-on-one workshops in creative/fiction/novel, non-fiction/memoir and journalism. She has taught graduate, university and continuing education writers. She has developed curricula for online and live writing classes. Workshops locations and affiliations include: University of Southern Maine (Stonecoast MFA); Kabul University, Afghanistan; University of Richmond, VA; Gotham Writers' Workshop, New York City; Pima College Writer's Workshop, Tucson, AZ; University of Michigan Writers Workshop, Ann Arbor, MI; Willamette Writers; and 92nd Street Y, New York City.

Student Comments

Balanced, substantive critiques combine with meaningful exercises and readings to create a productive and memorable workshop experience.
– MAGGIE, NEW YORK
Masha's insights as a reader, writer and teacher were invaluable to me in understanding how to overcome the challenges of my story...If what you want is feedback and guidance, then Masha's class is the way to go.
– TERI, NEW YORK
The wisdom and energy Masha Hamilton brings to teaching the art of writing a novel are nothing short of inspirational.
– JOSHUA KORNREICH
Masha's encouraging, intelligent, always insightful critiques substantially moved my writing, and my confidence forward in positive ways. Beyond the insightful critiques is a genuine commitment to the craft of writing and to the development of the writer.
– DIANE, NEW YORK
Masha teaching at Kabul University
in 2008

Student Success

Students who have published include: