Writing students at Barat House workshop

Writers' Hub Workshops

Manhattanville Writers’ Hub Spring Workshops

The Writers’ Hub at Manhattanville University is a literary home for the local Westchester County and Hudson Valley community.

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Writers' Hub Spring 2026 Workshops

Each semester, the Manhattanville University MFA Program develops a series of creative writing workshops that are open to local community members and program alumni as well as to current MFA students. These events are designed to dig deeply into a specific element of the craft of writing and to help participants hone their skills. All events take place at Barat House, home of the Dowd-O'Gorman Creative Writing Center, tucked away on Manhattanville’s vibrant campus. Please see this semester’s offerings below. We look forward to hosting you at Barat House. Come work on your writing craft with us!

Doug Moser

What Do You Say: Cross-genre Dialogue Workshop

Love means never having to say you’re sorry, but bad dialogue can ruin your day. Dialogue is a primary tool in storytelling, but it’s often confused with conversation. Whether you’re writing for film, stage, or novels and memoirs, dialogue can elevate your story, provide character insight, and add humor and warmth. When used correctly, it can turn the mundane into the profound. In this workshop, we’ll examine classic dialogue and explore what makes it work, uncovering the levels needed to propel the character and story forward. In this 2-hour intensive, we’ll use some fun in-class exercises to unlock hidden gems in your own work. So, fasten your seatbelts, we’re in for an exciting class.

Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Barat House

Registration Fee: $50. FREE for current Manhattanville MFA students