title: NYU Veterans Writing Workshop
text: # NYU Veterans Writing Workshop
  
  The NYU Veterans Writing Workshop at New York University in Manhattan, New York is a free, non-partisan outreach program offered to the veteran community in and around New York City and is considered by some as the pre-eminent writing workshop for veterans.
  
  ## History
  
  The workshop began in 2008, founded by former United States Ambassador to Ireland Jean Kennedy Smith.
  
  ## Alumni
  
  Notable alumni of the workshop include:
  
  * Jason Everman
  * Phil Klay
  * Matt Gallagher
  * Roy Scranton
  
  ## Prizes won by alumni
  
  NYU Veterans Writing Workshop alumni have thus far won 1 National Book Award and other literary honors.
  
  