ESTABLISHED IN
2003
A space to dream, speculate and create new work
Set in one of Mexico’s legendary villages, Under the Volcano is an incubator of literary and journalistic talent, a catalyst for writers with books in progress and an international community that transcends borders, languages and place.
A writing residency like no other.
Programs
Under the Volcano master classes are open to emerging as well as accomplished fiction writers, poets and journalists, and offer high-level feedback and mentorship from award-winning writers in each genre. A roster of distinguished guests joins our core faculty in a program designed to take each participant’s voice to the next level.
Testimonials
“During my time at UTV, I built life-long friendships with the kindest people, received meaningful and encouraging feedback from a group of brilliant writers, and ate more itacates than I thought humanly possible.”
Izabela García-Arce
“UTV is an incredible, rich program, in a magical location, with the company of inspired writers from all over North America. Do yourself a favour and apply!”
Cairn Karrington
“UTV is like finding a magic place, a gathering of word-crafters from different countries, so you just don´t learn from the program, but from the knowledgeable writers around you.”
Javier Solórzano
Under the Volcano fosters a community of writers committed to craft, to society and to being agents of change. There’s no better way to be a writer.
Ana Portnoy Brimmer
“Under the Volcano is not just about the writing. It is a personal journey. Never has a combination of place, people and programme felt so powerful and inspiring.”
Natalie Hart
“An unforgettable community that invests in you beyond the confines of the program.”
Rebecca George
“The time I spent in Tepoztlán working on my novel was magical. It re-charged my batteries so that I could finally get through my first draft.”
Reyna Grande
UTV ha cambiado mi manera de entender qué escribo y desde dónde escribo. Me voy feliz y con toda la inspiración para seguir mi sueño.