About
Magda Bogin. Director & Founder UTV
Founded in 2003 to identify talented writers from across the English- and Spanish-speaking worlds, Under the Volcano is a two-week international residency that convenes every January in Tepoztlán, Mexico, an hour from Mexico City in the foothills of the great volcanoes. We strongly encourage participants to stay on in the village to write after the residency as part of a vibrant ongoing community.
What’s it like to be part of Under the Volcano?
It’s about your writing, of course. Past participants consistently mention the way the schedule is designed to prioritize the creation of new work.
But it’s also an exhilarating global community, with shared meals and ample opportunities to explore the village and its legendary surroundings. Climb the mountains, visit nearby ruins and museums, sample the irresistible market food, go dancing when you’ve spent enough time writing: Tepoztlán has it all!
On workshop days (Monday, Wednesday and Friday in most cases), you’ll meet with your group from 10 to 1 and then join the larger community for a copious lunch. Afternoons and evenings and the rest of the week you’re free to make the residency your own. You’ll have all the solitude you need for your work, but you may find that
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What makes our program unique
Beyond technique, we foster an environment of intellectual rigor and radical empathy.
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Diverse Community
Writers from across the globe sharing perspectives that transcend borders and genres.
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Mentorship
One-on-one sessions with world-renowned faculty who are invested in your creative growth.
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Time to Write
A structured yet breathable schedule designed to prioritize the production of new work.
