501(c)(3) Nonprofit Publishing
Championing emerging writers through anthologies, workshops, and scholarships. Building a community where voices grow.
2024 Top NGO Award RecipientMission
Garden of Neuro Institute believes every writer deserves the chance to be heard. We publish anthologies that showcase emerging voices, run workshops that develop craft, and provide scholarships that remove financial barriers to literary community.
Founded by Susan Brearley, the Institute operates twelve Medium publications with a combined following of 15,000+ readers, and publishes print anthologies through Garden of Neuro Institute Publishing.
Publishing Schedule
Ten emerging voices in contemporary literature. Pushcart Prize nominees included.
Submissions opening first half 2026. Call for submissions in Poets & Writers.
Dark literature with a sense of humor. The shadows have wit.
Comedy anthology from the MuddyUm community.
A themed anthology—all about bread. The kind you eat, the kind you earn, the kind you break.
Poetry anthology.
Poetry and art anthology from Garden of Neuro Sisters and Friends.
Vital expressions and conversations by families of color.
Comedy anthology from the MuddyUm community.
Poetry and art anthology from Garden of Neuro Sisters and Friends.
Poetry and art anthology from Garden of Neuro Sisters.
Volume 30. Contributing author.
Platform
Twelve publications. 15,000+ combined followers. A home for every kind of story.
Comedy, humor, satire. Medium's premier destination for writers who make readers laugh.
13K+ Followers
Hudson Valley food and culture. Local expertise, regional storytelling.
Dark literature with a touch of humor. Where shadows have wit.
Fine literature sponsored by Garden of Neuro Institute.
Contemplative essays. Buddhist practice meets modern reflection.
A place for wordsmiths. Tied to the Saturday workshop community.
Education
Free Saturday workshop drawing writers worldwide. Prompts, community, craft development.
Free
Year-long intensive. Reading, drafting, revising, learning to trust your instincts. Participants eligible for Emergent anthology.
By Application
12-week intensive for serious writers ready to commit. Craft development meets accountability.
$250 / 12 Weeks
Finding the story inside your story. Buddhist-informed approach to personal narrative.
By Application