FAQs

1.What is the sign-up deadline?

The sign-up deadline for the inaugural 2026 spring semester has passed! For our 2026 fall workshops, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. If you’re interested in the fall semester, we’d recommend applying as soon as you can.

If you’re interested in hearing about future offerings—including 2027 classes—and would like to join our mailing list, please email Nicholas Hart at theministryofwords dot assistant at gmail dot com.

2. When does the fall semester of classes start?

August 26, 2026 for screenwriting, and August 27, 2026 for fiction, poetry, and nonfiction.

3. Can I sign up for more than one discipline?

Yes! There’s an automatic 10% discount applied if you sign up for classes in more than one discipline.

4. Are scholarships available?

Yes! There is a limited number of partial scholarships available for writers of color. To learn more about these, please contact Nicholas Hart at theministryofwords dot assistant at gmail dot com.

5. Are payment plans available?

Yes! To learn more about these, please contact Nicholas Hart at theministryofwords dot assistant at gmail dot com.

6. Is there an info session?

Yes! We had a public online info session on January 9, 2026. If you missed the session and want to see the video, please email Nicholas Hart at theministryofwords dot assistant at gmail dot com.

7. If I sign up, are refunds available?

Refunds are not available. If you have further questions about this, please email Nicholas Hart at theministryofwords dot assistant at gmail dot com.

8. I have questions not answered here. How do I get in touch?

We’ll be glad to hear from you! Please contact Nicholas Hart at theministryofwords dot assistant at gmail dot com.