lavinia spalding

Lavinia


Interested in upcoming classes and writing workshops?

Check my schedule or send me an email.

Teaching

As a total newbie to writing, Lavinia's workshop class helped build my skills and confidence. Each week she taught and led us through great writing tips and techniques. Her workshopping process created a safe and supportive space for me to explore and expose my writing style and the story I wanted to share. I highly recommend this class for newbies and experienced students alike! "

Paige Mantel, former student (Writing & Publishing the Travel Essay)

I discovered Lavinia's travel essay workshop at the last minute and am so thankful I was able to join. She taught us about story structure and style and encouraged us to implement what we learned into our own travel essays. Terrific teacher and class - highly recommend!"

Jennifer Kelley, former student (Writing & Publishing the Travel Essay)

Upcoming Classes & Writing Workshops

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    Writing The Literary Travel Essay
    June 24 to July 29 2013
    The Grotto
    San Francisco, CA

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    Travel Writing, UC Berkeley Guest Lecture
    November 5 2013
    San Francisco, California

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    Writing The Literary Travel Essay: From Inspiration to Publication
    January 29 to March 5 2014
    The Writers' Grotto
    San Francisco , California

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    Book Passage Travel Writers & Photographers Conference
    August 14 - 17 2014
    Book Passage
    Corte Madera, California

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    Machu Picchu Writing Workshop
    November 10 - 15 2014
    Peru

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    Writing the Travel Essay: From Inspiration to Publication
    January 8 to February 12 2015
    The San Francisco Writers' Grotto
    San Francisco, California

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    Women’s Travel Fest 2015
    March 1 2015
    San Francisco, California

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    The Book Passage Travel Writers & Photographers Conference
    August 13 - 16 2015
    Book Passage
    Corte Madera, California

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    Writing the Travel Essay: From Inspiration to Publication
    April 13 to May 18 2016
    The San Francisco Writers' Grotto
    San Francisco, CA

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    The Annual Book Passage Travel Writers and Photographers Conference
    August 11 - 14 2016
    Book Passage
    Corte Madera , CA

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    The Book Passage Travel Writers and Photographers Conference
    August 8 - 12 2017
    Book Passage
    Corte Madera

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    Storytelling in Writing: Workday, Inc
    November 7 - 9 2017
    The Marriott
    San Ramon, California

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    Turning the Wheel
    February 26 to March 8 2018
    the Khatmandu Valley
    Nepal

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    The Annual Book Passage Travel Writers and Photographers Conference
    August 9 - 12 2018
    Book Passage
    Corte Madera , California

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    Deep Travel Morocco
    March 31 to April 8 2019
    Fez and Moulay Idriss
    Morocco

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    The Book Passage Travel Writers and Photographers Conference
    August 8 - 11 2019
    Book Passage Bookstore & Cafe
    Corte Madera , California

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    Paris American Academy Summer Creative Writing Workshop
    July 1 - 31 2020
    Paris
    France

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    There You Go:  Write the Travel Essay
    January 5 to February 9 2021
    The Writers Grotto (online)
    Anywhere!

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    A Journey Into Personal Travel Writing
    April 26 to May 13 2021
    Santa Fe Workshops

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    A Fresh Start: Reawaken the Mind Through Writing and Meditation
    November 6 - 16 2022
    Himalayan Writing Workshops
    Kathmandu
    Nepal

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    The Art of Tranquilo
    March 15 - 22 2024
    Yelapa, Mexico

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    Divining Creativity
    May 13 - 17 2024
    Cummari
    Siracusa
    Italy


    • Past

    May 13 - 17 2024 Divining Creativity Siracusa Italy Info >
    Mar 15 - 22 2024 The Art of Tranquilo Yelapa Mexico Info >
    Nov 6 - 16 2022 A Fresh Start: Reawaken the Mind Through Writing and Meditation Kathmandu Nepal Info >
    Apr 26 - May 13 2021 A Journey Into Personal Travel Writing Info >
    Jan 5 - Feb 9 2021 There You Go:  Write the Travel Essay Anywhere! Info >
    Jul 1 - 31 2020 Paris American Academy Summer Creative Writing Workshop Paris France Info >
    Aug 8 - 11 2019 The Book Passage Travel Writers and Photographers Conference Corte Madera California Info >
    Mar 31 - Apr 8 2019 Deep Travel Morocco Fez and Moulay Idriss Morocco Info >
    Aug 9 - 12 2018 The Annual Book Passage Travel Writers and Photographers Conference Corte Madera California Info >
    Feb 26 - Mar 8 2018 Turning the Wheel the Khatmandu Valley Nepal Info >
    Nov 7 - 9 2017 Storytelling in Writing: Workday, Inc San Ramon California Info >
    Aug 8 - 12 2017 The Book Passage Travel Writers and Photographers Conference Corte Madera Info >
    Aug 11 - 14 2016 The Annual Book Passage Travel Writers and Photographers Conference Corte Madera CA Info >
    Apr 13 - May 18 2016 Writing the Travel Essay: From Inspiration to Publication San Francisco CA Info >
    Aug 13 - 16 2015 The Book Passage Travel Writers & Photographers Conference Corte Madera California Info >
    Mar 1 2015 Women’s Travel Fest 2015 San Francisco California Info >
    Jan 8 - Feb 12 2015 Writing the Travel Essay: From Inspiration to Publication San Francisco California Info >
    Nov 10 - 15 2014 Machu Picchu Writing Workshop Peru Info >
    Aug 14 - 17 2014 Book Passage Travel Writers & Photographers Conference Corte Madera California Info >
    Jan 29 - Mar 5 2014 Writing The Literary Travel Essay: From Inspiration to Publication San Francisco California Info >
    Nov 5 2013 Travel Writing, UC Berkeley Guest Lecture San Francisco California Info >
    Jun 24 - Jul 29 2013 Writing The Literary Travel Essay San Francisco CA Info >
    Jun 4 - 11 2013 Art of the Verb: Action, Occurrence, State of Being Boulder UT Info >
    Apr 26 - 28 2013 Travel and Transformation w/ Lavinia Spalding and Rolf Potts Stonington CT Info >
    Jan 2 - 9 2013 Art of the Noun: People, Places, Things & Ideas San Miguel de Allende Mexico Info >
    Mar 6 - 7 2010 The Art of Journaling Zion UT Info >