Welcome

Founded in 1997, Clockhouse Writers' Conference is the alumni association for graduates of the MFA in Creative Writing program of Goddard College. CWC seeks to support MFAW alums as they continue the writing practice they established at Goddard and have since brought to the world at large.

We offer many ways to join us in writing and community. Volunteer, attend an event, and more! Sign up for our e-newsletter at the bottom of this page.​

Clockhouse Writers' Conference & Retreat

Twice a year, we host writing conference/retreats: Summer is five days in person July in Vermont; Winter is over a weekend in January online. For summer 2026, we're going back to campus! ​Join us July 17-21, at The Creative Campus @ Goddard for community, workshops, personal retreat time and more.

CLOCKHOUSE Literary Journal

Published annually by CWC and edited by Goddard MFA-W alumni, CLOCKHOUSE features work from new and emerging writers in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and drama.
  • Volume 12 (left) is available for purchase.
  • Volume 13 will be published and celebrated with a virtual launch party on August 14, 2026.
  • Submissions for Volume 14 will open September 1, 2026.

Community writing events

CWC and other Goddard College MFA-W alumni host opportunities for you to get supportive feedback on your work with Works-in-Progress workshops every other month and virtual writing sessions at different times and days throughout the month.

CWC e-newsletter

Fill out the form to receive our e-newsletter, which we send about every six weeks.

We also send invitations to events including the Clockhouse Writers' Conference & Retreat and the CLOCKHOUSE Literary Journal virtual launch party. 

To receive reminders and Zoom links to virtual writing sessions, select those in the form or email us at [email protected].
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Photography credits on this page: Goddard College Clockhouse, Joe DuPont; ​CLOCKHOUSE Journal cover, Dave Damerow.
Clockhouse Writers' Conference is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.