Mission

Why We Exist

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.

Anthologies

Platform

Medium Publications

Twelve publications. 15,000+ combined followers. A home for every kind of story.

MuddyUm

Comedy, humor, satire. Medium's premier destination for writers who make readers laugh.

13K+ Followers

Valley Currents

Hudson Valley food and culture. Local expertise, regional storytelling.

Entropies

Dark literature with a touch of humor. Where shadows have wit.

Garden Lit

Fine literature sponsored by Garden of Neuro Institute.

Contemplate

Contemplative essays. Buddhist practice meets modern reflection.

Wordsmiths' Weekly

A place for wordsmiths. Tied to the Saturday workshop community.

Education

Programs & Workshops

Wordsmiths' Weekly

Free Saturday workshop drawing writers worldwide. Prompts, community, craft development.

Free

Write Like Stephen King

Year-long intensive. Reading, drafting, revising, learning to trust your instincts. Participants eligible for Emergent anthology.

By Application

Write Like Your Life Depends On It

12-week intensive for serious writers ready to commit. Craft development meets accountability.

$250 / 12 Weeks

The Contemplative Memoirist

Finding the story inside your story. Buddhist-informed approach to personal narrative.

By Application

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