If you want to improve your writing, network with other writers or learn about the publishing industry from those who have a publishing track record, a writers workshop may be the right setting. Writers workshops provide unique opportunities for writers to have other writers review their work and provide feedback.

Writers workshops are designed to be educational experiences for writers seeking publication. Instructors may teach the mechanics of writing or talk about the different styles of writing. Writers workshops may also provide opportunities for the evaluation of a writer's work by the instructor or by other attendees.

Writers workshops are often presented at large writers conferences. They may also be hosted in local communities by colleges, libraries or writers groups. Book publishers also occasionally sponsor writers conferences. Some writers workshops are even held online. Writers workshops may be geared towards a specific genre, such as poetry, young adult or self-help, or may be general in nature, such as those that discuss how to get published.

Writers who attend workshops often come away with a better understanding of the quality of their work. They may also have the opportunity to network with editors or agents from publishing houses. Many writers may also connect with other writers and develop support groups.

Writers who attend writers workshops may have a better chance of becoming published. When writers present their material to others for review, they can improve their work and make changes that experienced writers and editors suggest.

Some workshops offer attendees that chance to participate in contests. Winners of these contents receive prizes ranging from having their manuscripts professionally edited to representation by agents or even a publishing contracts.