Where Stories Find Their Feet
Why settle for a blank page when you've got a world inside your head? At Anchor & Quill Workshops, we believe every person in Brooklyn has at least one great manuscript waiting to be unearthed. Our workshops aren't about academic perfection; they're about the messy, beautiful process of grounding your ideas so they can finally take flight.
Our Philosophy: Anchor & Quill
Ever felt like your imagination is a bit too loud for your hands to keep up with? We named ourselves after the balance every writer needs. The Anchor represents the craft, the discipline, and the grounding techniques that keep a story coherent. The Quill? That's your untethered imagination.
Our mission is simple: making creative writing accessible to everyone. No gatekeeping. No jargon. Just storytelling.
The Kingsland Studio
Located at 327 Kingsland Avenue, our light-filled Brooklyn space is designed to foster focus and community. It's more than a classroom; it's a sanctuary for your draft.
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Published Instructors12
Max Students/Class500+
Stories StartedMeet Your Mentors
We don't just teach. We write, we edit, and we publish.
Vilos Bohren
Lead Fiction Mentor
With 17 years of experience in manuscript consultation and two award-winning novels, Vilos brings a sharp eye for pacing and character arc to our evening intensives.
Nermine Burdis
Poetry & Short Form Lead
Nermine is an experienced educator whose work has appeared in major literary journals. She excels at helping beginners find their unique lyrical voice.