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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 masterclasses 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
“The dream always is to feel that writing is your only job in life. At Under the Volcano that dream becomes real.”
Tim Macghabann
“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
“Una experiencia emocionante que te motiva a continuar en el camino de la poesía y la literatura en contacto con gente brillante.”
Hamlet Ayala
Great teaching meets committed writers–it’s an unbeatable combination!
Ann Stanford
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.
Diego Arellano
“An unforgettable community that invests in you beyond the confines of the program.”
Rebecca George
“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.”