Where writers with ties to Martha’s Vineyard discuss the art, craft, and business of writing
Thank you to everyone who spoke and to all of you who joined us at Islanders Write
Introducing Islanders Write Immersives
Take online writing workshops this winter with Islanders Write authors.
MV Times members get a 20% discount! Use discount code ISLANDER20 when checking out. If you’re not yet a member, click here to join us.
MVRHS and Charter School hIgh school students – all workshops are free to attend. Email kate@gmail.com to register.
The Mid-Winter Islanders Write is back
March 14: Writing Workshops
March 15: The Path to Publication
In person and free to attend
Details and Registration coming soon
And Save the Date for Islanders Write in August 2026
Sunday, August 16 & Monday, August 17
Islanders Write takes place at Featherstone Center for the Arts, whose mission is to engage, enrich and connect our community through the power of art and creativity.
Edgartown Books is our fabulous Islanders Write bookseller. When not at Islanders Write, make sure to stop by the store in Edgartown.
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Since 2014 Islanders Write has been free to attend. We’d like to keep it that way, but we need your help. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Islanders Write. Thank you! Click here or on the QR code to make your donation.
Writing Prompt
Vineyard Love Story
We will choose one to highlight in our next newsletter. 500 words or fewer please.
Submit your essay by February 8, 2026
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Islanders Write March 2025
The first mid-winter Islanders Write was held in March 2025. It was a day of workshops for people of all ages. Read more about it here.
We are extremely grateful to the MV Cultural Council, Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation, Farm Neck, Cronig’s Market, and our other generous sponsors for their support of Islanders Write. We are blessed to have this event at the magnificent Featherstone Center for the Arts and encourage you all to visit, see the art exhibits and take classes.
