The Writers' Studio of Utah is a leading private writing school based in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Writers' Studio workshop courses are presented by professional writers, authors, and those associated with the publishing industry, and present courses in more than a dozen forms of writing.

The Writers' Studio also offers private instruction, workshops for teens, book and script doctoring, and speaker services for writers conferences.

"I was trying to write then and I found the greatest difficulty was to put down what really happened in action; what the actual things were which produced the emotion that you experienced…the real thing, the sequence of motion and fact which made the emotion and which would be as valid in a year or ten years or, with luck and if you stated it purely enough, always."

-Ernest Hemingway

What Can A Writing Class Do For You?

A good writing class can provide direction for writers' work and models of the kind of writing they should emulate. In the long run such advice is very inexpensive. Writing is a very solitary occupation. The structure, guidance and deadlines provided by a writing class can serve as a powerful agent for a writer's growth and development.

But no matter how helpful the instruction, you must provide the motivation. It's your desire, discipline and commitment that will make the difference. The Writers' Studio of Utah can provide the context in which to progress, but you must provide the impetus to make that happen. You'll get a lot of help--specific assignments, pertinent outside reading and individual critiques--but your drive is key to your own personal success. This is especially true in writing. Writers must be self-starters, even if they need a lot of encouragement in the early stages of their career.

New Fiction (Level II) course being presented January 5th. Go to 'current workshops' for details.

The Writers Studio has a new YouTube channel! Go to:

http://www.youtube.com/user/thewritersstudio?feature=mhee  

Our Method

We believe that writing is a craft to be developed and mastered. At the writer's studio we teach you how to use all elements of writing, such as character, structure, description, and voice.

Our classes are small and intimate and foster a creative atmosphere for learning. An atmosphere in which the student may free-up his or her creative imagination.

Our Mission

Our mission is to teach and inspire our students to reach for and obtain their literary goals.

Our Vision

To be the leader in writing instruction and the business of writing

To know our students and always look for opportunities to help them excel in their writing expectations.

To continue to improve as a company and as individuals.

To continually contribute to our community and strive to be responsible citizens.

To be financially responsible with our resources.

Our Values

Excellence in teaching and motivating our students.

Integrity in acting ethically in our business and personal interaction.

Enthusiasm in approaching every challenge, always having a positive attitude.

9/12/11

We're excited to announce that, beginning the first week of October, the Writers Studio of Utah will make its home in the new 'Stone Gate, Center For the Arts' facility in Pleasant Grove, Utah.The Stone Gate facility is a beautiful building and we believe that it will be a great new home for The Writers Studio!  To take a look at the Stone Gate facility go to www.stonegatearts.com  REJ

A Message from the Director

Dear Friends,

At the Writers Studio of Utah our focus is the success of our students.  Our programs are designed to help each person to develop their own style and find their voice.

The highly personal training you receive in our classes is unlike any other. Our goal is to provide you as a writer with a strong system of support and guidance, as well as the knowledge and information needed to get you published.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions and good luck in your journey.

Sincerely,

Randy E. Jernigan

Director

Tell us what classes you want from the Writers Studio!

Just go to the 'Contact Us' page and send us a quick note and let us know what you need as far as classes--we're happy to be of service!!!

Hey, we're now on Facebook! Just go to your Facebook page search engine and type in 'The Writers Studio of Utah'

Article Writing, Fiction Writing 1,2, Successful Freelance Writing, Novel Writing 1,2, Character Development, Creative Writing 1,2,3, How To Get Published, Romance Writing 1,2, The Business of Writing 1,2, Screenwriting.

Day classes include: How To Sell Your Writing, Playwriting, Poetry, Screenwriting, plus more to be introduced.  

Geri Taylor and Randy Jernigan

The Pleasant Grove Review publishes an article on The Writers' Studio--click on Media Center to view.

 Student Comments!

"Mr. Jernigan's course gave me an excellent introduction into what it takes to work as a freelancer; the classes are packed with very useful information on not only style and voice but how to appraoch writing as a business." 

Ina Cuthburt, High School Teacher, Pensacola, Florida

"I especially enjoyed the special guest authors that visited our classes--a tremendous opportunity to ask questions and learn at the feet of experts!"

Sara Picolo, Housewife, American Fork, Utah

"This course has completely inspired me as a writer!"

John Udall, Safford, Az

We Offer Workshops In:

Article Writing, Children's Book Writing, Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Humor Writing, Memoir Writing, Novel Writing, Playwriting, Peotry Writing, Romance Writing, Screenwriting, plus much, much more...