We cannot promise success, thousands of readers, the rush of fame, or the literary splendor some mistake for being a writer. What is certain is a solid, complete, and well-structured education. Writers’ School stands as one of the largest training centers for those who want to tackle the written word. It is celebrating twenty years this year and will open a face-to-face headquarters in Alicante in October, joining the original Madrid location and later branches in Burgos, Getafe, and Leganés.
Aitor Díaz will lead the Alicante headquarters. A 43-year-old chemical engineer who designs desalination plants, his passion for writing drew him to the School seven years ago. He studied at the Madrid campus, later taught, and now pens his first book of fantastic tales with Baker Street publishers.
Aitor has given the Alicante community a renovated old warehouse inherited from his grandfather, transformed in the last six months into a bright center. The first courses are planned to begin on October 18 on Maestro Gaztambide street. A spacious writing desk, a cozy reading nook, and a small coffee bar make the studio a welcoming start in this sunny, low-rise space in the city center.
Promotional details for the courses are forthcoming, with updates to be posted on Instagram at @deescritores_alicante and the website escueladeescritores.com. The program aims to identify the top ten students who will practice creative writing techniques, with a possible extra emphasis on fantasy literature.
“I will try,” he says with a smile. It is important to make people aware of the project. The goal was never to profit from writing and courses alone. If the idea takes hold, other activities could follow. The business and ownership make it possible to sustain the initiative, and the hope is to nurture many classes while also creating a cultural meeting point for the community.
In Alicante, the headquarters will collaborate with nearby bookstores and cultural venues, offering free events such as workshops on narrative techniques, reading clubs, and talks by professionals from writing and related fields like cinema and music. Space will be provided for local content creators to display their work on the walls, especially for those who find it difficult to publish, including writers who have not yet released a book, as well as photographers, painters, or sculptors.
Writers’ School has a long track record, with hundreds of students passing through its face-to-face and virtual classrooms each year. The faculty has included notable names in recent years and continues to host programs such as Narrative Master and a Specialization Course in Teaching Creative Writing in collaboration with a regional university. The Alicante initiative is driven by Aitor Díaz and emphasizes the idea that there are no fixed formulas for being a writer, but sharing work and receiving feedback is essential. Writing becomes a social activity that benefits greatly from group discussion and constructive criticism.
Open house events and pre-registration for the Alicante courses are planned for September 12, ahead of the October 3 start, which will run from Monday to Thursday with afternoon classes. A warm, open invitation accompanies the plan, inviting aspiring writers, storytellers, and creators to explore their craft in a supportive community.
As the new hub takes shape, the aim is to blend practical instruction with a space that nurtures creativity. The project speaks to aspiring authors and other artists who seek a place to learn, share, and grow together, building a network that can sustain ambitious writing projects and collaborative exploration.