What People Are Saying

“Without a doubt, I would recommend Tenants Cove to any writer — whether stuck in a writer’s block or in the midst of a manuscript. The workshops became a catalyst for improvement, sparking a transformation in my confidence as a storyteller. ”

— Costa Pappas, 2023

“TCWW was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a huge privilege to participate in. It is an experience I will carry with me for the rest of my life. TCWW, its instructors, and its residents have changed me not only as a writer, but as a creative person.”

— Amy Saunders, 2023

“I found friendship in every writer that joined me and felt very welcomed by Peter and Melissa. I learned a lot about the hard work that is structuring a novel and what it’s like to get real feedback that helped me take my writing to new heights.”

— Grace Hassan, 2023

“I will remember my time at Tennants Cove Writers Workshop as one of the most pivotal weeks of my writing career. I was given the opportunity to not only dig deep into the technical details of my work, but also the philosophical meaning and merit of expressing oneself through the craft of storytelling.”

— Emily Edwards, 2023

“My experience at Tennants Cove Writers was nothing short of transformative. I was able to make sense of a messy manuscript-in-progress, learn from accomplished and talented writers the tools of craft, and write 10,000 words in a single day. I made more progress on my novel in seven days than I had in the previous seven months.”

— Alastair Woods, 2022

“Being in a quaint house in beautiful surroundings with six other artists, and you've got the components of a productive and energizing experience. TCWW helped me sustain writing momentum and clarify thoughts on the work I had done in the months before. I left feeling more confident about where I was going with the project. 

— Jessie Rothwell, 2022