Wednesday, November 12, 2025

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

Please save the dates for Islanders Write 2026

March 14 & 15

August 16 & 17

Introducing Islanders Write Immersives
Online writing workshops with Islanders Write authors

Coming soon – Class schedule, prices, and registration. 

Edgartown Books is our fabulous Islanders Write bookseller. When not at Islanders Write, make sure to stop by the store in Edgartown.

Islanders Write takes place at Featherstone Center for the Arts, whose mission is to engage, enrich and connect our community through the power of srt and creativity.

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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

Fishing on Martha’s Vineyard

We will choose one to highlight in our next newsletter. 500 words or fewer please.
Submit your essay by October 3, 2025

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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.

Nancy Slonim Aronie giving a workshop at Islanders Write, March 2025. Photo by Kate Feiffer

We are extremely grateful to the MV Cultural Council, Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation, 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.