The Integrative Writing Institute

Evolve. Write. Teaching Beyond Tradition.

Inspiration Beyond the Ordinary.

Writing Beyond Words.

Commit yourself to your life.

The IWI.

Teaching Beyond Tradition. Traditional teaching addresses writing as a craft. But if writing, per se, could be taught, it wouldn't be so seemingly impossible to create a great story or essay. IWI approaches writing from a more holistic, integrated angle. We abhor the "over-workshopped, tidy story." We savor the quirks.

Inspiration Beyond the Ordinary. Inspiration does not come from obsessing about some end product. It comes from loving every step of the process. IWI knows inspiration is intrinsic to the writer, to the process of writing. It's here we begin, and here where we focus throughout. The rest is gravy.

Writing Beyond Words. When writing is full, rich and original, it transcends the words on the page and takes on a life of its own. This is IWI writing: beyond words on the page.

Commit Yourself to Your Life. You only go around once. If you have a story to tell, tell it. Imagine it, write, it, revise it: grab on to it like a pit bull and don't let it go, no matter how challenging the process becomes. IWI is as pit-bullish as any other lean and hungry writing hound. Writing itself is a lone-wolf pursuit, to be sure; but on the other side of the solitary act of getting words on a page, we all need a pack.

Evolve.

"Our approach brings out your best work"

Diverse classes, peer support and solid steps to help you reach your pinnacle.

Write.

"Quality classes and proven workshops"

Our stepped approach will keep you inspired and committed to your writing goals.

Succeed.

"From idea to manuscript, you are not alone"

We vow to guide you
to create successful
works that will
impact a wide audience.

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Fresh approaches for every genre

The IWI curriculum provides specific exercises to address all aspects of writing: Point of View, Narrative and Character Arc, Developing Tension, Dialogue, Strengthening Character. We provide real tools designed to help your work become the very best it can be.

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Get Support From Your Peers

Writers can help fellow writers

Our new forums are the backbone of a burgeoning dynamic writers community that values support, encouragement, and real connection.

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Writers Groups

What's your genre?

Whether you write fiction, non-fiction, or poetry, we have a Writers Group for your genre.

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MEET THE MENTOR

BK Loren is the founding faculty member of The IWI

BK is an award-winning author who has taught writing workshops throughout the US and Canada, inspiring countless writers and helping to make her students the best writers they can be. Testimonials by her students tell the story of generous teacher who cuts through the BS and makes real writing possible.

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IWI NEWS!

What's IWI all about? We're a writer's site that believes writers should write. "Networking" with others and promoting can be important, and IWI offers a place for that--but we always keep it in perspective: We like good writing. We shun the hype.

We believe there are reasons other than publication to write, and we support and encourage people to pursue these. The creative process is alive in everyone. Some people will make it their livelihood. Most won't. This is a place for publishing, working writers to gather, to share and promote their work. It's also a place for unpublished writers to gather--and yes, there's lots of crossover between published and unpublished writers . If you are a published writer who is sick of the self promotion, the hype, the egos--IWI is your safe place to land. If you are an unpublished writer who wants to be driven to push yourself to work toward your very best self as a writer, this is also your place. Welcome to IWI's growing community now. Click here to join. (Apologies: the page this links to has somehow gone haywire. We're fixing it! Just scroll on down to the REGISTRATION FORM.)

IWI is also expanding to include individual consultations, live in the Denver-Boulder area of Colorado, and Skype consultations in the US and Canada.

Narrative Grounding is a counseling mode designed for writers and non-writers alike. It raises consciousness and self awareness in a way similar to Jungian analysis. It is personally and creatively productive and healing.
Creative Process Advising is designed for writers and visual artists alike to help artists push through the very real, and very tough challenges that accompany any creative pursuit.

Of course, IWI still offers the most unique and productive writing classes on the internet. If you're looking for the beauty, grace, and grit of writing, you'll find it here. Contact IWI for details. (Same quirky problem applies here. The page has lost its graphics and is being fixed. Scroll down for the contact form.)

Meanwhile, you can also visit BK's new blog page click here.

BK's Latest Blog

Award winning author BK Loren shares writing exercises and inspirations for writers. ____________________________

Writing is Listening
As writers, we all think we have something to say. It's often what makes us pick up a pen. But good writing doesn't usually come from what you have to say; it comes from listening.

I Don't Paint What I See
Often times, aspiring writers say, “But that’s what really happened.” This in defense to some criticism of their work. But the way things really happen does not make them art. Writers are in the business of making art.

Writing In The World
These days, the first person point of view is very en vogue. Don't get me wrong: I like reading and writing stories in first person. But I think maybe we’ve tipped the "me" scale a little too far.

So You Think You Can Dance? And Writing?
We know the difference between someone who can write a good sentence (someone who can “move well”), and a writer (a dancer). The muscular prose, the graceful turns. We know them.

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