Name: Write Like the News
Start: 2026-04-29T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-29T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Zoom

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The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author Marisa Kashino for a discussion of her new novel, Best Offer Wins. Marisa is in conversation with Amy Freeman, author and Development Director at The Writer’s Center. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via […]

Kathryn Johnson

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You have a great idea for a story. Do you dive in and just begin writing, or start by drafting an ou...

Lyzette Wanzer

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Being invited to read your creative work at a conference is a huge feather in your literary cap. Thi...

GG Renee Hill

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In this workshop, participants will receive guidance on writing about family relationships, dynamics...

Afabwaje Kurian

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John Boyne wrote The Boy in the Striped Pajamas in less than three days. Kazuo Ishigurodrafted The R...

Jade Song

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When asked about her creative process, the writer Can Xue said: "Emotions are completely unleashed. ...

Al Basile

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Imagine your poem as though you held a camera and planned a sequence, choosing what to include “in t...

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Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Ally Ang to discuss their debut collection, Let the Moon Wobble. Ally is in conversation with Emily Holland, poet and editor of Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry journal. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual […]

Bo Kaprall

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You'll not only learn how to write your own television pilot, but the ins and outs of the entire tel...

Laura J. Oliver

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Agents say it all the time. What sells a manuscript? A standout voice. Acquire the tools you need fo...

Melanie Figg

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This class is for writers who are exploring the idea of writing a memoir. Maybe you have an idea, or...

Marija Stajic

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Transform your draft into a polished, publishable work and learn how to confidently navigate the pat...

Claudia Gary

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Trauma can shut us down; writing poems can help free us to open up again. This workshop will present...

Susan Coll

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Bring your novel to life with best-selling author Susan Coll! Whether you have been thinking about writing a novel for years but are not sure how to get started, or are already published but embarking on a new project, this year-long workshop is intended to help get the next book off the ground. Virtual Info […]

Lisa Ko

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Meet Lisa Ko, instructor for our Novel Club workshop, and have all your questions about the program answered! The Writer’s Center staff will be on hand, too, to address any logistical questions. Register below! About the Program Application Deadline: February 16, 2026 Workshop Dates: Begins March 4, meeting biweekly for ~10 months Cost: $5,400 | Members […]

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The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of nonfiction! We’re joined by author Mai Serhan for a discussion of her new memoir, I Can Imagine It for Us. Mai is in conversation with Amy Freeman, author and Development Director at The Writer’s Center. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events […]

Sheila Wenz

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Now’s your chance to find out! In this fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics and comedy ti...

Kathryn Johnson

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Strengthening the conflict in any type of fiction will bump up the tension and turn limp, ordinary f...

Chioma Urama

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How do we turn the fragments of memory into writing that resonates? In this workshop guided by award...

Ariel Katz

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In this generative fiction writing workshop, we'll confront the blank page head-on. Our emphasis wil...

Natasha Oladokun

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Revising can be very intimidating territory for all of us, but in this workshop we will take a diffe...

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The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author Tayyba Kanwal for a discussion of her new story collection, Talking with Boys. Tayyba is in conversation with Brandon Johnson, poet and Events Director at The Writer’s Center. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held […]

Kathryn Johnson

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Scenes are the building blocks of fiction. They convey the vision of the story in the author’s head ...

Judith Harris

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Think now of poetry as a school for emotions, and the lyric has had a revelatory power evoked throug...

Chris Gamble

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Write about mental health with intention. Along with general guidelines, examples from popular media...

Lindsey Van Wagner

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Through reflection, community, and practice, you’ll awaken the artist within and build a creative life that feels aligned and alive. This year-long journey through The Artist’s Way offers a sustained path for creative reawakening and artistic growth. Writers, artists, and creative seekers will move chapter by chapter through Julia Cameron’s classic text, reconnecting with their […]

Patricia Gray

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If you’re not a poet, or even a writer, no worries. This workshop jump-starts your creativity with f...

Nicole Chung

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Work on your memoir with bestselling author Nicole Chung! This intensive workshop is open to writers working on a memoir or memoir-in-essays. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in lively craft discussions, generative exercises, and in-depth workshops designed to help you identify and hone your strengths as a writer. If you have an idea for […]

James Alexander

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This workshop will help you transform your brilliant opinions into "ink on the pages" of some of the...

Beth Kanter

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Each session of Boot Camp for Writers will begin with a prompt followed by writing time. Participant...

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The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of advocacy! We’re joined by former Puerto Rico Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi and author/attorney Mark A. Cymrot for a candid discussion of writing and speaking for a cause. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the […]

Mary Quattlebaum

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Learn how to write a picture book from a successful author of thirty award-winning books for childre...

Claudia Gary

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Guided by an award-winning and internationally published author of sonnets, villanelles, and other m...

Ofelia Montelongo

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Food carries the stories of who we are and where we come from. In this workshop, we’ll explore how t...

Sue Ellen Thompson

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The autobiographical impulse has always been a strong one in American poetry, but it wasn’t until th...

GG Renee Hill

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Writing can be both a creative act and a path toward healing. In this workshop, we’ll explore the pr...

Aaron Hamburger

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In this one-session workshop we'll dive into the creative writing workshop buzzword "interiority" so...

Elizabeth Poliner

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By studying basic craft elements of fiction, participants will build a strong foundation for their w...

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The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author Chelsea Sutton for a discussion of her debut novella, Krackle’s Last Movie. Chelsea is in conversation with Zach Powers, novelist and Executive & Artistic Director at The Writer’s Center. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are […]

Camille Cabrera

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Learn how to differentiate the unique mystery tropes while gaining a better understanding of the exp...

Kelly Sather

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What makes a scene stay in your mind, is it rhythmic language, a character’s gesture, or that line o...

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“Make it New” is a writer’s taunt and requirement as they return to the page, and oftentimes the har...

Kathryn Johnson

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If you struggle to get your novel written, you aren't alone. Most novelists never complete the story...

Jesse Jae Hoon

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Write your first (or newest) play, break that writers’ block, and unlock your theatrical voice! Duri...

Rob Jolles

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You’ve written, or are writing your book; now it’s time to fight for it! In this workshop you’ll dis...

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The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author for a discussion of her new collection of stories, But Where's Home? Toni Ann is in conversation with Zach Powers, novelist and Executive & Artistic Director at The Writer’s Center. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events […]

Kathryn Johnson

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You may think you don't have the time, energy, or inspiration to write because of your hectic lifest...

Claudia Gary

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Here’s an opportunity to shed any misconception that poetic forms are only constricting. Inspired by...

Aaron Hamburger

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Literary agents play a crucial role in the publishing world, yet authors are often in the dark about...

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The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of nonfiction! We’re joined by Pulitzer Prize Winning author Jonathan Eig for a special Black History Month discussion of his Pulitzer Prize Winning biography, King: A life. Jonathan is in conversation with David O. Stewart, historian and board member at The Writer’s Center. RSVP […]

Donald Illich

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This class aims to teach students how to write poems that surprise with imagery and ingenuity. Sever...

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Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry journal. and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Dora Malech to discuss her latest collection, Trying x Trying. Dora is in conversation with Brandon Johnson, poet and Events Manager of The Writer's Center. RSVP below to receive login information (our […]

Katherine Pickett

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Fictional characters are the entry point for readers to engage with the worlds that writers create. ...

Laura J. Oliver

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With ten crucial tips and in-class writing prompts, learn how to capture your life on the page scene...

Lynn Auld Schwartz

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There is no one-size-fits-all strategy for story structure. Let’s discuss a plan that works for you....

Melanie Figg

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What makes a good title? How can a title expand a poem’s meaning and impact? How can a weak one hold...

Claudia Gary

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“Whole-Brain Poetry” is an opportunity to explore some of the many ways poetry interacts with the br...

Christine Koubek Flynn

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Journeys, relationships, hardships, love, and loss—these are just a few of the subjects personal essays explore. In this workshop we’ll examine essays from magazines, literary journals, and newspapers to illuminate the ways imagery, dialogue, scene, and crafting an “I” narrator transform a personal experience into a compelling story. You’ll generate new material each week through […]

Lisa Ko

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Jumpstart your novel and writing practice in this ten-month intensive! If you're wondering how to write a novel and sustain a writing practice in the midst of everything, Novel Club is for you. Together, with the guidance of an experienced mentor and author and the camaraderie of your Novel Club cohort, this is the year […]

Mariah Barber

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Drawing from the textures of newspaper headlines and the tenderness of novel pages, we’ll explore ho...

Indran Amirthanayagam

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You will transform your day into poetry and fiction. You will make poems and stories from everyday details of your life. We will read and then write poems and stories starting from close observation of our day, from waking to preparing coffee and bread, to recalling a dream, to answering a nagging question from the […]

James Alexander

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Learn how to pack a powerful punch when writing persuasively! This four-week workshop covers the pro...

John DeDakis

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This workshop deconstructs and demystifies the novel-writing process for struggling and/or aspiring ...

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Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by poets Asa Drake to discuss her debut poetry collection, Maybe The Body and Laura Cresté, author of In the Good Years. These poets are in conversation with Emily Holland, poet and editor of Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry journal. […]

Sue Ellen Thompson

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Although we associate the term "volta" with the traditional sonnet form, it has been used with great...

Emily Barrosse

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Once your book is out in the world, how do you ensure it works for you? This session demystifies pub...

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The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author Luke Kennard for a discussion of his new novel, Black Bag. Luke is in conversation with Zach Powers, novelist and Executive & Artistic Director at The Writer’s Center. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held […]

Sarah Birnbach

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Journal techniques are like tools in a writer’s toolbox. Just as a hammer is the right choice for placing a nail in the wall, so a particular journal method can be exactly the right tool to use to advance the dialogue in a story, to help craft the end of a novel, or to create […]

GG Renee Hill

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We will explore the complexities of writing about sensitive topics with vulnerability and creative c...

Nikki Frias

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Show, Don’t Tell is a hands-on writing workshop designed to help participants transform plain prose ...

Kathryn Johnson

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Writing a novel takes commitment, but it doesn’t need to be daunting. Learn how to generate a handfu...

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Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Cortney Lamar Charleston to discuss his new collection, It's Important I Remember. Cortney is in conversation with Emily Holland, poet and editor of Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry journal. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual […]

Claudia Gary

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In the Persona Poem, or Dramatic Monologue, the poet writes in the voice of another real or imagined...

Camille Cabrera

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If you’ve always wanted to create your own exciting novel then this is the class for you. The class ...

D. M. Cross

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You have a story inside you, but how do you even start to bring it out? With so many crazy things go...

Peter Mandel

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Travel isn’t about mileage. It’s about the personal experiences and stories that bring a journey ali...

Emily Barrosse

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Writers today have more options than ever, but the choices can be overwhelming. Should you try to fi...

Laura J. Oliver

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Write your life story as you lived it, one moment at a time. This interactive workshop teaches write...

Kathryn Johnson

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Every character in your story has a past. The events that occurred in a character’s life before they...

Carol Mitchell

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Whether you’re in the midst of your manuscript or just starting out, in this workshop you will devel...

Sue Ellen Thompson

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Robert Frost said, "It's tone I'm in love with; that's what poetry is, tone." The ability to control...

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The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author Preeti Vangani for a discussion of her newest poetry collection, Fifty Mothers. Preeti is in conversation with Brandon Johnson, poet and Events Director at The Writer’s Center. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via […]

Peter Mandel

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Having a children's book published in today's tough market may seem like an impossible dream. But, i...

Claudia Gary

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Have you ever wondered how scanning the lines of your first draft can make for a better poem? Here’s...

Saaret E. Yoseph

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How to tell your story in pieces Create physical / digital collage poems representing your personal journey(s), origin stories, and / or future aspirations using found imagery and text. This hands-on workshop encourages creative inquiry, experimentation and expression through the art of collaging. Source, sort, and assemble with generative prompt questions in mind. Supplies: Digital: […]

GG Renee Hill

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This workshop is about the pursuit of insight through writing personal memories. Whether you current...

Lacey N. Dunham

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Setting is the foundation for any story. Whether you’re thinking about character, motivation, obstac...

Lynn Auld Schwartz

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Whether you want to write a memoir, blog, letter to your granddaughter, or use your life as the foun...

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In this workshop, writers will consider end-times poems both ancient and contemporary in order to fi...

Hank Wallace

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Lead with the future — not background — for lead-ership, especially in a crisis. That’s the most imp...

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