join the order
Learn to Write as the Ancients Did—Through Imitation, Reflection, and Creation
Conference de Londres, by Honoré Victorin Daumier (1832)
With structured study, mentorship, and a committed community, we guide you through the classical apprenticeship of writing. Members of Mimetic Order learn from the wisdom of Dostoyevsky, Melville, Dante, and more—building a craft rooted in depth rather than trends, and writing that stands the test of time.
Seek Admission
Reclaim the lost art of writing in the classical tradition.
enter the order
learn the method
join the order
Learn to Write as the Ancients Did—Through Imitation, Reflection, and Creation
Les deux confrères Avocats, by Honoré Victorin Daumier (1865-1870)
what sets us apart
In the classical tradition, every apprentice began the same way: by copying the masters. Not as mimicry, but as formation—cultivating an instinct for structure, balance, and style. It was the foundation of every serious writer’s training, and remains the heart of the craft.
At Mimetic Order, we continue this lineage, enriched by evidence-based learning science that nurtures talent with intention. We focus on maximizing each member’s potential through practices proven to strengthen memory, deepen comprehension, and accelerate skill development. Alongside the timeless disciplines of imitation and analysis, we reshape classical techniques like the progymnasmata for modern storytelling—combining ancient wisdom with contemporary research to bring out the very best in every writer.
download syllabus
Honoré Daumier - Der Voorlezing (1857)
Library of work
Read what our writers create after sixteen weeks of classical training, imitation, poetics study, and guided workshop. These stories show how far disciplined craft can take a writer—and what’s possible when talent is shaped with intention.
visit library
Honoré Daumier - Der Voorlezing (1857)
The Order’s Monthly Dispatch
One thoughtful email each month: literary notes, classical techniques, and insights to strengthen your writing.
Short essays on craft, storytelling, and the classical tradition—sent once a month to writers who value depth.
subscribe