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.
Building better communities. Exploring how interconnected all life is with our planet.
Hudson Valley food and culture. Local expertise, regional storytelling.
Dark literature in the spirit of Poe and Lovecraft.
Literary publication elevating voice, agency and leadership, especially for women.
Reflections of the mindful. A space to think, share, and develop your true voice.
Stories of inspiration, innovation, and exceptional performance.
A place for Garden of Neuro Institute workshopped writings.
A space for indigenous and First Nation voices to share their words.
Human stories about careers in information technology.
Subject matter experts passionate about sparking curiosity in their fields.
A place for writers to build their personal canon of published works.
Education
Building the next generation of commercial mystery and thriller writers. 12-week intensive for writers 40+ who are tired of craft advice from people half their age. Where meditation meets murder and experience beats youth.
$250 / 12 Weeks
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