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SUMMARY:The Novel Year w/ Susan Coll
DESCRIPTION:Bring your novel to life with best-selling author Susan Coll!\nWhether 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. \n\nWatch the Virtual Info Session\nMeet Susan Coll\, instructor for our Novel Year workshop\, and have all your questions about the program answered! \nWATCH NOW >>>\n\nOver the course of twenty sessions\, we will:\n\ncreate a fun\, warm\, and supportive writing community\ndiscuss and engage in exercises focused on various aspects of craft including dialogue\, setting\, plot\, point of view\, character development\, tense\, and much more\nworkshop one hundred pages per student\, broken into four submissions of 25 pages each (*students are also welcome to use their allotted workshop time to discuss their work and/or writing dilemmas rather than submit pages).\ndiscuss publishing\, including drafting sample query letters and elevator pitches\nhear from guest speakers including published novelists and industry experts\nread two novels (tbd) to discuss and deconstruct as a group with an eye toward both craft and publishing trends\nthe instructor is happy to schedule individual follow up sessions as requested following critique sessions\, as well as a six-month or one-year check in after the class concludes.\n\n*Students should be prepared to read and offer comments on the work of other participants. Detailed guidance will be provided at the first class about how this process will work. \n\nSchedule\nThis class will meet virtually every other Tuesday\, with a two-month reading and writing break over the summer.  Workshop dates run from January 20\, 2026 – December 1\, 2026\, 7–9:30pm ET\, with a month-long break over the summer for students to focus on writing.  \nJan. 20\nFeb. 3\nFeb. 17\nMarch 3\nMarch 17\nMarch 31\nApril 14\nApril 28\nMay 12\nMay 26\nJune 9\nJune 23 \nSUMMER BREAK \nAugust 25\nSept. 8\nSept. 22\nOct. 6\nOct. 20\nNov. 3\nNov. 17\nDec. 1 \n\n1:1 Mentoring\nAll workshops will be held over Zoom\, with additional opportunities to meet 1:1 with Susan upon request. All enrolled students will have the option to schedule an individual follow-up meeting (1 hour) with Susan approximately 6 months after the conclusion of the workshop.\n \n\nTo Apply\nApplication Deadline: Friday\, January 9\, 2026 \nTo apply\, please submit a cover letter describing your background and the project that you have in mind. The first five pages of the novel you will be working on are welcome as part of the application\, but not required. The class will be limited to ten students. Send your submission to emily.holland@writer.org by Friday\, January 9th\, 2026. Admissions will be on a rolling basis so participants are encouraged to submit early. \nAcceptance into the workshop is required before registering. \n\nAbout Book Farm @ The Writer’s Center\nThe Writer’s Center hosts a series of workshops for serious writers to complete book-length projects\, generate new work for publication\, or master the elements of craft within a specific genre. You’ll work with an acclaimed author\, guiding you through 4-12 months of lessons\, workshops\, and revisions. Our instructors are all accomplished educators with a track record of student success. Limited enrollment with rolling admission up to the application deadline\, so apply right away to secure your spot! \nAll Book Farm participants receive an exclusive tote bag\, a craft book recommended by the instructor\, and a $100 gift certificate good toward future TWC workshops. Participants also receive exclusive access to The Writer’s Center staff\, all of whom are accomplished writers with extensive experience in editing and publishing.
URL:https://writer.org/event/novel-year/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Fiction,Master Level,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:The Artist's Way: A Year of Creative Reawakening w/ Lindsey Van Wagner
DESCRIPTION:Through reflection\, community\, and practice\, you’ll awaken the artist within and build a creative life that feels aligned and alive.\nThis 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 sense of purpose and play. The course offers the freedom to move at your own pace on Wet Ink\, while regular virtual gatherings provide structure\, engagement\, and a sense of shared creative energy. Participants will receive guidance\, accountability\, and community support as you nurture your creative practices. Each session weaves reflection\, discussion\, and inspiration to help build consistency\, courage\, and joy in your work. \n\nWatch the Virtual Info Session\nMeet Lindsey Van Wagner\, instructor for The Artist’s Way: A Year of Creative Reawakening\, and have all your questions about the program answered! \nWATCH NOW >>>\n\nFormat\n\nZoom sessions every month (11 total) for guided discussion and exercises. Full schedule for meetings TBD.\nWeekly engagement on Wet Ink through prompts\, reflections\, and peer feedback.\nOptional “Creative Partner” pairings for accountability.\nMonthly themes (e.g.\, Courage\, Flow\, Abundance\, Trust) to anchor growth.\nYear-end community celebration and sharing of work.\n\nParticipants should plan to spend 1–2 hours per week on reading\, journaling\, and completing creative exercises from The Artist’s Way. Engagement on Wet Ink will support this rhythm through short reflections\, prompts\, and check-ins. Because the course combines self-paced work with monthly live meetings\, students will benefit from both flexibility and community accountability. \nThis workshop is designed for writers\, artists\, and creative seekers at any stage who want to rekindle inspiration\, develop consistency\, and strengthen trust in their creative process. It’s especially well-suited for those feeling creatively blocked\, in transition\, or craving a supportive community to hold them throughout the year. Whether you’re returning to your art after time away or seeking to deepen your connection to your voice\, this journey offers both structure and spaciousness to help you rediscover your creative rhythm. \nRequired text: The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron \n\nStudents Can Expect To:\n\nComplete The Artist’s Way with structured accountability and community support.\nReconnect with creative intuition\, curiosity\, and confidence.\nDevelop sustainable creative habits and rituals.\nBuild lasting connections with fellow artists and writers.\nLeave with tangible work—such as written reflections\, short pieces\, a portfolio\, and a Creative Manifesto—that embodies your year of transformation.\n\n\nTo Apply\nApplication Deadline: Sunday\, January 11\, 2026 \nPlease submit responses to the application questionnaire via this Google Form. We accept students on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply early! If you do not hear back from us with a confirmation that we received your application or you have any questions\, please reach out to Emily Holland at emily.holland@writer.org. \nAPPLY HERE >>>\nAcceptance into the workshop is required before registering. \n\nAbout Book Farm @ The Writer’s Center\nThe Writer’s Center hosts a series of workshops for serious writers to complete book-length projects\, generate new work for publication\, or master the elements of craft within a specific genre. You’ll work with an acclaimed author\, guiding you through 4-12 months of lessons\, workshops\, and revisions. Our instructors are all accomplished educators with a track record of student success. Limited enrollment with rolling admission up to the application deadline\, so apply right away to secure your spot! \nAll Book Farm participants receive an exclusive tote bag\, a craft book recommended by the instructor\, and a $100 gift certificate good toward future TWC workshops. Participants also receive exclusive access to The Writer’s Center staff\, all of whom are accomplished writers with extensive experience in editing and publishing.
URL:https://writer.org/event/the-artists-way/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:All Levels,Mixed Genre,Wet Ink,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T190000
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SUMMARY:Memoir Year w/ Nicole Chung
DESCRIPTION:Work on your memoir with bestselling author Nicole Chung!\nThis 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 a memoir and are looking to jumpstart it—or are already underway\, but want some help to maintain your momentum—this class will help you take concrete next steps and deepen your craft in a supportive community. \n\nWatch the Virtual Info Session\nMeet Nicole Chung\, instructor for our Memoir Year workshop\, and have all your questions about the program answered! \nWATCH NOW >>>\n\nFormat\nThrough in-class readings\, craft talks\, and guided writing prompts\, we’ll explore book openings\, plot structure\, characterization\, setting\, writing the self\, and more. We’ll spend time reflecting and brainstorming\, learning how to identify and pursue the stories that matter most to you. You will have the opportunity to generate new pages throughout the course and have at least two memoir excerpts (10 – 20 pages each) workshopped by your instructor and peers. \nWe’ll discuss the different types of memories\, the role imagination can play in personal storytelling\, and whether and how to bring research and reportage into your memoir. We’ll read excerpts from both classic and recent memoirs\, examining how other writers have organized and explored their personal stories. We’ll consider the ethics of writing about real people and events\, and how to establish the boundaries you may need. We’ll address your questions about book proposals\, pitching\, and the publishing industry. We’ll hear from visiting authors and literary agents who will share tips and talk about the writing and publication processes.  \nThis course will allow you to focus on and grow in your craft in community with your fellow writers\, helping you build the sustainable writing practice you want—one that will allow you to continue showing up for your work\, and telling the stories you need to tell\, long after our workshop ends. \nWriters are expected to read and respond to their peers’ work outside of class\, and generate new writing at their own pace.  \n\nSchedule\nThis class will typically meet twice per month from February 3\, 2026 – November 17\, 2026\, 7–9pm ET\, although there may be one or two longer breaks over the summer for students to focus on writing. Full schedule TBD. \n\n1:1 Mentoring\nAll workshops will be held over Zoom\, with additional opportunities to meet 1:1 with Nicole upon request. All enrolled students will have the option to schedule an individual follow-up meeting (1 hour) with Nicole during the first quarter of 2027.\n \n\nTo Apply\nApplication Deadline: Saturday\, January 24\, 2026 \nPlease share 1-2 paragraphs detailing your writing goals and/or intentions and a writing sample of 10-20 pages (double-spaced). You may also choose to include a one-page résumé or CV. Send your submission to emily.holland@writer.org by Saturday\, January 24th\, 2026. Admissions will be on a rolling basis so participants are encouraged to submit early. \nAcceptance into the workshop is required before registering. \n\nStudent Testimonials\n“Working with Nicole was like getting an ultra-engaged MFA professor\, an eagle-eyed editor\, and an ever-supportive writing coach all in one. I am a much better writer (not to mention critical reader!) as a result of her teaching\, and I would absolutely recommend her to any writer who’s seeking to take their work and creative journey to the next level.” —Nik Chang Hoon \n“Nicole is an exceptional teacher whose superpower is nurturing her students’ creativity\, empowering their growth\, and building community. Through craft talks\, readings\, writing prompts\, and insightful comments\, she supports each student in finding their stories and bringing them to life.” —Enid K. \n“Nicole’s class was one of the first I took after spending more than 10 years away from creative writing. I felt like she opened this whole world up to me by sharing her expertise not only on the craft of writing but also on the business of publishing. The lessons I learned in her class have paid immense dividends for me—I would not have the writing community and career that I have today without learning from her example. I consider Nicole a role model for her generosity toward her students and fellow writers in general\, and I couldn’t recommend her classes more enthusiastically!” —Hannah Bae \n“Nicole’s class is terrific for both novices to the genre and experienced writers. She creates an ideal mix of workshops\, craft lectures\, and guest speakers that teaches students new skills and keeps them inspired about their own work. Nicole is also warm\, supportive\, and brings out the best in her students. She curates a supportive cohort of students who strive to bring out the best in each other. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to participate!” —Anne Kim \n“It was truly a life-changing experience getting the opportunity to learn about memoir writing under the guidance of Nicole Chung. She was so thoughtful and generous with her enlightening ideas and exercises\, as well as feedback on my writing. The boundless empathy and encouragement she showed her students brought us all closer together as a cohort\, where we felt free to truly express ourselves and grow as writers and people in the process. I highly recommend Nicole’s workshops to anyone looking to evolve in their writing craft.” —Jean Trinh \n“I feel very fortunate to have taken Nicole’s memoir class. She offers the perfect blend of workshopping opportunities\, craft discussions\, and guest author/agent appearances\, all while coaching\, cheering\, and nudging participants along in a low-key but highly effective manner. Perhaps what I appreciate most about Nicole is the great care she takes with each participant’s story. Her class has been transformational for my writing.” —Ruth Berg \n“Nicole is a thoughtful and skilled facilitator. I love that she uses a clear and consistent strengths-based philosophy. Working from strengths creates an environment of safety for memoirists to share\, critique\, and revise our most personal stories. In our memoir workshop\, Nicole facilitates skillfully to bring out the shared wisdom of the group and ensure that writers feel empowered to generate and revise our work. Highly recommend working with her if you have the chance!” —Alex Shevrin Venet \n\nAbout Book Farm @ The Writer’s Center\nThe Writer’s Center hosts a series of workshops for serious writers to complete book-length projects\, generate new work for publication\, or master the elements of craft within a specific genre. You’ll work with an acclaimed author\, guiding you through 4-12 months of lessons\, workshops\, and revisions. Our instructors are all accomplished educators with a track record of student success. Limited enrollment with rolling admission up to the application deadline\, so apply right away to secure your spot! \nAll Book Farm participants receive an exclusive tote bag\, a craft book recommended by the instructor\, and a $100 gift certificate good toward future TWC workshops. Participants also receive exclusive access to The Writer’s Center staff\, all of whom are accomplished writers with extensive experience in editing and publishing.
URL:https://writer.org/event/memoir-year/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Master Level,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Novel Club w/ Lisa Ko
DESCRIPTION:Jumpstart your novel and writing practice in this ten-month intensive!\nIf 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 we will write and revise our novels. Through craft talks\, workshops\, and generative exercises\, you’ll experiment\, look at your blocks\, and define your creative process\, building a regular writing practice that works for your project and busy life. You’ll find a clear path forward for your manuscript and actionable next steps. \n\nWatch the Virtual Info Session\nMeet Lisa Ko\, instructor for our Novel Year workshop\, and have all your questions about the program answered! \nWATCH NOW >>>\n\nOver these ten months\, you will learn:\n\nStorytelling techniques and craft strategies and how to apply them: building scenes; developing characters; and elements of structure\, plot\, dialogue\, voice\, and perspective\nUncover what your novel is about\, clarify your writing intentions\, and develop a plan for how to achieve them\nOpportunities to workshop and thoughtfully engage with each other’s novels in progress in a supportive environment\nPractical skills for the writing life and demystifying the publication process\n\nStudents may read and prepare written comments on up to 50 pages of their peers’ writing for each class meeting. You may also read an excerpt of published work in preparation for craft discussions. \n\nYou should take this workshop if:\n\nYou have a story you want to tell\, but don’t know where to start\nYou’re at the beginning stages of writing a novel and unsure of how to proceed\nYou’ve started writing a novel\, but need a road map and more consistent structure to get to the finish line\nYou’re a serious writer who is open to rigor and play and ready to show up with curiosity and consistency\n\n\nSchedule\nThis class will meet virtually every other Wednesday\, with 20 total sessions. Workshop dates run from March 4\, 2026 – December 30\, 2026\, 8 – 10 pm ET. Full dates TBD. \n\n1:1 Mentoring\nAll workshops will be held over Zoom\, with additional opportunities to meet 1:1 with Lisa upon request. All enrolled students will have the option to schedule an individual follow-up meeting (1 hour) with Lisa approximately 6 months after the conclusion of the workshop.\n \n\nTo Apply\nApplication Deadline: Monday\, February 16\, 2026 \nTo apply\, send a brief cover letter explaining why you want to take this class and\, if applicable\, what your book in progress is about and where you are in your project (e.g.\, in the beginning/brainstorming stages\, in the middle of writing a first draft\, on your second round of revisions). A 5-10 page writing sample is encouraged\, but not required. Send your submission to emily.holland@writer.org by Monday\, February 16th\, 2026. Admissions will be on a rolling basis so participants are encouraged to submit early. \nAcceptance into the workshop is required before registering. \n\nAbout Book Farm @ The Writer’s Center\nThe Writer’s Center hosts a series of workshops for serious writers to complete book-length projects\, generate new work for publication\, or master the elements of craft within a specific genre. You’ll work with an acclaimed author\, guiding you through 4-12 months of lessons\, workshops\, and revisions. Our instructors are all accomplished educators with a track record of student success. Limited enrollment with rolling admission up to the application deadline\, so apply right away to secure your spot! \nAll Book Farm participants receive an exclusive tote bag\, a craft book recommended by the instructor\, and a $100 gift certificate good toward future TWC workshops. Participants also receive exclusive access to The Writer’s Center staff\, all of whom are accomplished writers with extensive experience in editing and publishing.
URL:https://writer.org/event/novel-club-w-lisa-ko/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Fiction,Master Level,Workshop,Zoom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
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SUMMARY:(Wet Ink) Intro to the Novel
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to write a novel but didn’t know where to start?\nThis workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting pen to paper. The workshop will focus on everything from generating ideas to developing characters to establishing point of view. Participants will discuss many elements of fiction (dialogue\, scene\, etc.) but the emphasis will be on discovering the writing process that works best for each writer. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn how to:\n\nDevelop your Premise\nEstablish Point of View/Narrative Voice\nCreate authentic Characters\nOrganize Plot and Structure\nCreate good writing habits\nDetermine your personal Process\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hrs/week\n\nMaterials\n\nHooked by Les Edgerton\nPlot & Structure by James Scott Bell\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for those who have never written a novel before – or for those who are looking for a strong foundation in the basic components of novel-writing.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/wet-ink-intro-to-the-novel/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:8 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T180000
DTSTAMP:20260901T201505Z
CREATED:20260814T210256Z
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SUMMARY:Archival Research for Creative Writing
DESCRIPTION:The art of narrative remix through historical research.\nAn introduction to archival research through narrative writing and experimentation. Learn how to work with and historical resources\, interpret gaps\, and reconstruct your own story as a public history tool. The workshop will include a presentation of examples from the instructor’s current research process\, featuring archival imagery\, documents and story iterations. Participants will engage in exercises to think and write through their own narrative projects\, whether meant for personal memoir or public scholarship. Designed for emerging scholars\, writers\, and community members interested in recovering underrepresented histories. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn how to:\n\nHarness archival resources\nWrite into the past\nUse narrative reconstruction as a research method\n\nTime requirements\n\n No time or reading is required outside of the classroom\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/archival-research-for-creative-writing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:5 Sessions,All Levels,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTSTAMP:20260901T203131Z
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SUMMARY:(Wet Ink) Experimentation in Flash Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Discover how creative constraints can unlock surprising new possibilities in your writing.\nIn this four-week generative workshop\, we will explore how playing with time\, form\, and omission can change stories and move them beyond the familiar. Through close reading\, discussion\, and in-class exercises\, participants will experiment with techniques to play with their stories. By the end of the workshop\, participants will have several new drafts as well as a toolkit of exercises and strategies for future work. Participants should come prepared to write and to read a small selection of flash fiction between sessions; no advance preparation is required for the first class. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nCompression as a creative tool\nForm as a generator of story\nTime and narrative movement\nThe power of omission\nReimagining drafts through revision\n\nTime requirements\n\nParticipants should expect to spend approximately 1–2 hours between sessions reading a small selection of flash fiction. Time for completing optional generative writing exercises is dependent on individual writers. Writers will be encouraged to share their drafts with the workshop.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers who want to expand their creative practice through experimentation. It will be especially useful for writers who find themselves relying on familiar approaches and are interested in generating new work through constraint\, play and formal innovation. Writers of all genres and experience levels are welcome.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/wet-ink-experimentation-in-flash-fiction/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTSTAMP:20260901T203247Z
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SUMMARY:(Wet Ink) Finding Your Authentic Voice
DESCRIPTION:Get out of your own way and let your inner voice\, emotions\, and instincts guide you as you freely express your unique truth to enhance your message and extend your impact.\nLook beyond your inner critic and limiting beliefs to tap into the flow of your boundless creativity\, as you discover the powerful impact of your authentic voice. Over eight weeks\, we’ll be identifying unhelpful thoughts\, deconstructing doubt\, and building a sustained creative recovery practice that lets you write compelling pieces and foster a special connection with your readers. In a safe and supportive space\, reintroduce your childlike wonder around creativity so you can write freely\, reclaim your power\, and uncover your true gifts. Unleash your brilliance and honor the impact of your stories\, lessons\, and innermost thoughts. Walk away feeling empowered with fresh awareness\, confidence in your writing\, and practical tools to stay inspired and let your art flow freely—long after the workshop ends. While the core workshop runs asynchronously on Wet Ink\, it includes two optional live Zoom sessions\, one at the start to meet as a group and set intentions\, and one at the midpoint to check in\, share progress\, and troubleshoot together. Dates and times will be pre-set and shared upon registration; attendance is optional and encouraged\, not required. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nTaming your inner critic and its negativity\nRecovering a sense of identity and reclaiming your power\nThe power of vulnerability and connection\nFacing your fears around sharing your work\nTools for integration and continued practice\nDiscovering and spreading your truth\n\nTime requirements\n\nParticipants may expect to spend 1–3 hours per week to fully integrate tools and techniques.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop welcomes creators of all levels and genres who are eager to deepen their relationship with language\, unlock their authentic voices\, and confidently put their powerful stories on paper. The extended eight-week format is especially suited to writers who want more than a single breakthrough and who are ready to build a sustained creative recovery practice and see a piece through from first spark to finished draft.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/wet-ink-finding-your-authentic-voice/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:8 Sessions,All Levels,Mixed Genre,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260817T151525Z
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SUMMARY:One Year to Your YA Novel w/ Betsy Cornwell
DESCRIPTION:Write your YA novel over the course of a school year with bestselling author Betsy Cornwell!\nIn this intensive ten-month course\, you’ll take your young adult novel from concept to complete manuscript with guidance from New York Times bestselling author Betsy Cornwell\, as well as mutual support from fellow participants. \n\nWatch the Virtual Info Session\nMeet Betsy Cornwell\, instructor for our yearlong YA novel workshop\, and have all your questions about the program answered! \n \n  \n\nWhat to expect:\nLive classes every two weeks will focus on craft talks\, close reading\, and the development of a practical “tool box” of writing and storytelling skills\, as well as group workshop time. You’ll also have access to one-on-one mentorship sessions with Betsy\, as well as the option to be matched with a classmate for critique partnership and accountability. \nThe best books for young people are both timely and timeless\, and require at least as much creative scope and rigor as writing for adults. Newbery-winning young adult author Madeleine L’Engle wrote that “You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups\, then you write it for children.”   \nIn this course\, we’ll consider examples of brilliant books for young readers\, and read through these texts together from a craft perspective with the goal of writing young adult books that are vivid\, honest\, and complex—never condescending or “less than” adult novels. If you have an idea for a YA novel that you’re ready to take seriously\, this is the course for you! \n\nStructure\nThis course is designed to mirror the school year\, from September to June\, and is offered during lunch hours Eastern time to give parents of school-age children the best chance to participate. That said\, you absolutely don’t have to be a parent to join us! \nClasses will begin with a short warm-up writing exercise\, followed by individual check-ins and discussion of the current assigned book (see below). For the first part of the course\, from September through December\, the rest of the class will focus on specific\, actionable tools for planning and completing your first draft. In the second part of the course\, from December through April\, the focus will shift to group workshopping and feedback. The final two months of the course\, in May and June\, will look at the publication process and assist students in developing query packages for their books. \nA YA novel will also be assigned for reading and discussion every two months\, for a total of five books. Participants are encouraged to nominate their own favorite YA novels for inclusion. \n\nSchedule\nThis class will meet virtually twice a month on Tuesdays\, for 20 total sessions. Workshop dates run from September 15\, 2026 – June 22\, 2027\,  11am–1pm ET. \nSept. 15\nSept. 29 \nOct. 6\nOct. 20 \nNov. 3\nNov. 17 \nDec. 1\nDec. 15 \nJan. 5\nJan. 19 \nFeb. 2\nFeb. 16 \nMarch 2\nMarch 16 \nApril 6\nApril 20 \nMay 4\nMay 18 \nJune 8\nJune 22 \n\n1:1 Mentoring\nAll workshops will be held over Zoom\, with additional opportunities to meet 1:1 with Betsy upon request. All enrolled students will have the option to schedule an individual follow-up meeting (1 hour) with Betsy approximately 6 months after the conclusion of the workshop.\n \n\nTo Apply\nApplication Deadline: Friday\, September 4\, 2026 \nTo apply for the course\, please submit the following via email to emily.holland@writer.org: \n\nA ten- to twenty-page sample of your creative writing\, in any genre\nA brief cover letter including your reasons for wanting to join the class\, a summary of your book idea and where you are in the writing process\, and a YA book you’d like to nominate for the group to read.\n\nWe are thrilled to offer one scholarship to a single parent. In your cover letter\, please indicate if you would like to be considered for this scholarship. We kindly ask that those who are able to register for the workshop without scholarship assistance refrain from applying for the scholarship. The scholarship will be available once we have met the required threshold for students in the class. \nAcceptance into the workshop is required before registering. \n\nAbout Book Farm @ The Writer’s Center\nThe Writer’s Center hosts a series of workshops for serious writers to complete book-length projects\, generate new work for publication\, or master the elements of craft within a specific genre. You’ll work with an acclaimed author\, guiding you through 4-12 months of lessons\, workshops\, and revisions. Our instructors are all accomplished educators with a track record of student success. Limited enrollment with rolling admission up to the application deadline\, so apply right away to secure your spot! \nAll Book Farm participants receive an exclusive tote bag\, a craft book recommended by the instructor\, and a $100 gift certificate good toward future TWC workshops. Participants also receive exclusive access to The Writer’s Center staff\, all of whom are accomplished writers with extensive experience in editing and publishing.
URL:https://writer.org/event/one-year-to-your-ya-novel-w-betsy-cornwell/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adults Write for Children,All Levels,Fiction,Kid Lit,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T210000
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SUMMARY:From Novice to Novelist
DESCRIPTION:A bird’s eye view of all the moving parts involved in the novel-writing process.\nThis workshop deconstructs and demystifies the novel-writing process for struggling and/or aspiring writers. We’ll go all the way from getting the nub of an idea to getting your book into the hands of expectant fans. Along the way\, you’ll learn how to stay organized\, write in the voice of other genders\, the art of rewriting\, and how to overcome your writing and marketing fears. By the end of our time together\, you’ll be prepared to begin work on a novel and will be equipped with the skills to perfect it. The sessions will include time for writing and for being critiqued. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nHow to tap into your creative subconscious\nCharacter Creation\nStory Structure\nHow to Stay Organized\n\nTime requirements\n\nWriting assignments will be optional; there is no required work outside of the classroom.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/from-novice-to-novelist-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:6 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T153000
DTSTAMP:20260901T211047Z
CREATED:20260814T210302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T211047Z
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SUMMARY:Writing the Fictionalized Autobiography: Coming-of-Age Stories
DESCRIPTION:More and more\, popular culture has been fascinated by narratives that depict coming of age from the perspective of the child in the form of memoir\, often demonstrating cultural diversity.\nThis workshop will focus stories drawn from participants’ own life experiences that have certain fictional elements and are structured like fiction. During each week of the course\, we will write short pieces of memoir\, based on the following: certain places and individuals you remember\, certain traditions and even collective traumas that predate the first-person narrator\, certain positive events as well as troubling events\, with the liberty to fictionalize and embellish the autobiographical story. We will develop a foundation for the elements of fiction: plot\, character\, internal monologue\, and dialogue while studying published works in the genre. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nThe use of the first person\nThe structure of plot\, rising action\, conflict\, partial resolution\, further conflict\, flashbacks and chronology\nDialogue\nCharacter development\nConcrete detail\nHow to use realistic dialogue that advances the story and achieves intended coherence or\, conversely\, artistic postmodernist subversion of conventional coherence\n\nTime requirements\n\n3 hours minimum\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/writing-the-fictionalized-autobiography-coming-of-age-stories/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:5 Sessions,All Levels,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T213000
DTSTAMP:20260901T214547Z
CREATED:20260814T210304Z
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SUMMARY:The Extreme Novelist
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to write your novel no matter how busy your life feels.\nCan’t find the time/energy/inspiration to get your novel written? This popular course\, developed by the author of the book by the same name\, will help you complete a rough draft in record time. During the 8 weeks of the course\, students will receive encouraging guidance from professional writing coach Kathryn Johnson. Each author will commit to an aggressive writing schedule and learn the tricks pros use to create a productive working environment and meet their deadlines\, despite life’s distractions. Each class will include accountability and progress reports from each student\, live troubleshooting discussions\, a brief lecture on a key skill of fiction writing\, and the opportunity to submit a portion of the students’ works-in-progress to the instructor for individual feedback and guidance. (Note: This is not a work-shopping course. Further information will be sent to registered students\, in advance of the first class.) \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nTime Management\nStructure Concepts\nPacing\nDeveloping writing stamina\nPlot Development\n\nTime requirements\n\nStudents will be expected to write every day\, eventually working toward 90 minutes with the instructor’s guidance.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nNovelists wishing to break writer’s block\, master fiction techniques\, learn time management techniques for authors\, and work toward commercial publication of their novels.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/the-extreme-novelist-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:8 Sessions,Fiction,Intermediate/Advanced Level,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T103000
DTSTAMP:20260901T214858Z
CREATED:20260814T210305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T214858Z
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SUMMARY:Book Marketing On A Budget
DESCRIPTION:From Pen to Promotion: 25 Ways to Market Your Book on a Shoestring\nYou’ve written\, or are writing your book; now it’s time to fight for it! In this workshop you’ll discover over 25 practical\, budget-friendly book marketing strategies\, from building a book launch to leveraging social media\, blogs\, podcasts\, Amazon tools\, press releases\, and more. Each session will be fast-paced\, idea-heavy\, and packed with real-world tactics you can apply immediately. By the end of the program\, you’ll walk away with a personalized\, actionable marketing plan\, and the confidence to promote your book like a pro. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nOver 25 marketing ideas.\nTips on negotiating larger book sales.\nThe value of working with book distributors.\nStrategies designed to get those Amazon reviews.\nHow to create a book launch that energizes those who support you!\n\nTime requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers who have published a book\, are preparing to publish\, or have a finished manuscript they believe in. Whether you’re launching your debut or giving new life to an existing title\, it’s never too early\, or too late\, to champion your book and get it into the hands of readers.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/book-marketing-on-a-budget-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:2 Sessions,All Levels,Professional Writing,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T180000
DTSTAMP:20260903T170230Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T170230Z
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SUMMARY:Finish Your Poetry Book
DESCRIPTION:Turn your pile of poems into a publishable book or chapbook.\nWhether you have just started your manuscript\, or have made significant progress\, this course will help you get over the finish line. We’ll learn how to structure the book in a way that adds layers of meaning to the poems within\, generate new work to fill in the structure\, and hone poems until they are book-ready. To finish\, students will revise the book as a whole and make a publication plan. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\n Craft an arc (or anti-arc) for your book\nGenerate 8-10 new poems and develop strategies for generating more\nRevise and reimagine poems to make them book-ready\nCreate a submissions plan for your book manuscript\n\nTime requirements\n\n2-4 hours per week outside of class\n\nMaterials\n\nVirginia State Colony for Epileptics and Feeble-Minded\, by Molly McCully Brown\nBestiary by Donika Kelly\nAriel: The Restored Edition by Sylvia Plath\nBorderland Apocrypha by Anthony Cody\n\nAdditional optional texts depending on student’s chosen direction (list provided) \n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/finish-your-poetry-book/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:10 Sessions,Intermediate/Advanced Level,Poetry,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T213000
DTSTAMP:20260921T192718Z
CREATED:20260814T210303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T192718Z
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Persuasive Writing
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to change minds\, build support and make the case for your viewpoints and goals.\nLearn how to pack a powerful punch when writing persuasively! This four-week workshop covers the processes involved in writing persuasively and with confidence\, whether it is crafting newspaper op-eds and speeches or official emails\, memos\, letters and proposals. Everything starts with a core message. Think. Plan. Write. Participants will learn the techniques of audience analysis\, message development\, targeted research\, organization\, using persuasive language and effective use of “AI” in planning/strategizing. This class features hands-on writing instruction\, engaging discussion and an extensive reading list. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nHow to Nail Down Your Opinion and Stake Out Your Argument or Ultimate Goal\nHow to Think\, Plan and Write Strategically\nHow to Refine and Finalize Your Writing\n\nTime requirements\n\n1-2 hours weekly\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis is a great workshop for beginners and intermediate writers who want to tap into the power of “penning with persuasion.”\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/fundamentals-of-persuasive-writing-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Professional Writing,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260908T180208Z
CREATED:20260901T190323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T180208Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual International Translation Day Celebration: Nao-Cola Yamazaki and Asako Yuzuki with translators Charlotte Goff and Ecre Karadag
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center welcomes Charlotte Goff and Ecre Karadag for a FREE virtual chat to celebrate International Translation Day. Charlotte and Ecre will discuss the joys and challenges of translating Fiction with Charlotte Goff’s translation of Nao-Cola Yamazaki’s Beautiful Distance and Ecre Karadag’s translation of Asako Yuzuki’s Mari the Unwonderful Witch (Puffin UK). \nRSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public\, all times Eastern \nWe encourage you to order a copy of the books from your local\, independent bookseller or directly from the publisher Beautiful Distance>> and Mari the Unwonderful Witch>> \n\nCharlotte Goff (trans. Beautiful Distance) is an Edinburgh-based literary translator. She was selected for the National Centre for Writing’s 2024 Emerging Translator Mentorship and mentored by Polly Barton. \nEcre Karadag is a literary translator working from Japanese. Her translations include Asako Yuzuki’s Mari the Unwonderful Witch (Penguin Random House Children’s UK)\, with further works forthcoming from Pushkin Press. Ecre holds an MA in Translation from SOAS\, University of London\, and an MA in Japanese Studies from Sophia University\, Tokyo. While living in Tokyo\, she was Head of Editorial and Rights at The COMM\, a multilingual Japanese street-fashion magazine. She was mentored by Polly Barton through the National Centre for Writing’s Emerging Translator Mentorship programme and subsequently selected as an NCW Virtual Translator in Residence. \n\nAbout Beautiful Distance\n“Beautifully\, startingly\, explosively expansive . . . In this delicate\, near miraculous novel\, there is no path away from grief\, but there is a kind of company in loss\, and a continuation of love.” —from the foreword by Katie Kitamura\, author of Audition \nFrom one of Japan’s most acclaimed writers comes a lyrical and poignant meditation on marriage\, and the ways in which the most romantic gestures are often the quietest ones. \nBefore the hospital\, we had often raised our hands towards one another as we’d gone through life together. \nA man sits in a cafe\, sipping a green juice and watching the world go by. A calico cat jumps onto a wall; a white butterfly flutters through the air; cherry blossom petals fall\, softly\, to the ground. Life\, momentarily\, stands still\, as our unnamed narrator prepares to visit his terminally ill wife in hospital\, and reminisces on the life they have shared together. \nA prize-winning bestseller in Japan\, Beautiful Distance is a profoundly affecting and intimate story that looks with honesty and tenderness at the journey towards the end of a life. It explores what family means\, how we think about death\, and the lasting power of small acts of love. \nAbout Mari the Unwonderful Witch\nMari is an eleven-year-old witch who loves her life. Indeed\, what’s not to love about spending time with her amazing mothers\, hanging out with her clever friends\, eating delicious food and experimenting with fashion? \nBut\, if you ask any of the other witches in town\, Mari loves her life a little too much. After all\, a wonderful witch puts the needs of others\, before herself. Magic should be used to help humans – not (for example . . .) creating giant donuts for you and your classmates to scoff. \nBut Mari doesn’t care what other people think of her – and when disaster strikes her town\, she’ll need to convince the other witches to have the courage to break free\, too\, and be just as wildly unwonderful as she is. \n\nIf you need an accommodation for this event\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services. \n\nEnjoying our free events? Help us offer more programs to support writers with a $10 donation »
URL:https://writer.org/event/international-translation-day/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T200000
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SUMMARY:Betsy Packard Art Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center is pleased to host an exhibition works by artist Betsy Packard\, on display in the Center’s Joram Piatigorsky Gallery\, October 1–November 4\, 2026. \nOpening reception is FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. \n\nArtist’s Statement\nI often respond to words on a page—words that I can see—more easily than I do the spoken word. \nThe pieces exhibited here are a selection of works from 1978 to the present—where books\, words\, letters\, and sometimes just the hint of a word or the shape of a letter\, play a part. \nI have used books as material\, to make new objects\, i.e.\, “The Bhaghavad Gita—As it Is\,” (given to me at an airport\, reduced to pulp here). \n \nIn the 80s and 90s I attempted to make changes in my life with my art. \nBoth in the act of creating the work\, and later meditating on the finished work—I hoped that the power of the words would transform my situation: positive words and phrases\, prayers and affirmations. Writing them out was the point. Artistry\, composition\, and craftsmanship were of little importance. This idea came from several sources\, self help programs\, and from Colin Wilson’s book “The Occult\,” which I found in my neighbor’s trash. Think of the god as any benevolent force. \nFinding value in anti-consumerism\, beauty in a thrift mentality\, and making objects with what I already have or is what is given to me are recurring themes. I play with and manipulate these items that come to me without effort. In recent years\, used clothing has become a primary material.
URL:https://writer.org/event/betsy-packard/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T203000
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SUMMARY:Novel 101: How to Craft the Story
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve always wanted to create your own exciting novel then this is the class for you.\nThis class offers the key concepts of plotting and pacing while delving into different genres. Beginners have the opportunity to share their works with the class while also building confidence in their craft. Short homework assignments will encourage practice outside of assigned class hours. Students will leave with an evolved sense of fiction and the tools necessary to continue writing their own story. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nSetting\nPacing and Plotting\nCharacter Development\nExposure to Multiple Genres\n\nTime requirements\n\nAbout one hour outside of class per week.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nBeginners interested in creating their own novel\, come say hi! This workshop encourages individuals to start thinking about their own stories in relation to key story building blocks.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/novel-101-how-to-craft-the-story-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,Beginner Level,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260917T164932Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T164932Z
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SUMMARY:Creating & Writing Your Own TV Pilot
DESCRIPTION:One of only a few classes across the country like this; Live and taught by a working writer/producer with many years of television credits.\nThis workshop is an example of a mini-writers room. Lots of give & take and positive feedback. A true collaborative environment. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nCharacter development\nThe importance of your first script as a calling card\nHow to find an agent and get your script read\nWho should you be writing for\nWho does what job on a television series\nThe outlets for new shows and new ideas\nDeveloping your idea\nThe best way to write for you\nThe Writers’ Room\nCollaboration processes\nOverview of winning past and current television show scripts\nFeedback on your current concepts\, outline\, scenes and scripts\n\nTime requirements\n\nTime to write (from 5 mn. to 5 hours) depending how fast you can type and what you hope to say!\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nAnyone with a desire to learn everything about today’s’ television industry and how to create and write for the industry.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/creating-writing-your-own-tv-pilot/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:8 Sessions,All Levels,Stage and Screen,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
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SUMMARY:(Wet Ink) Plotting Your Novel
DESCRIPTION:Are you a pantser or a planner?\nWhether you are an organized planner or a writer who flies by the seat of their pants\, a novel still needs structure. In this workshop\, participants will study the architecture of a novel and devise plans for plotting their novels. Using the three-act structure as a map\, we will explore the basic components of a novel’s plot. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nClearly define the premise of your novel\nDetermine your main character(s) and the central conflicts (both external and internal)\nDefine (and write) the inciting incident\nDetermine the novel’s climax\nBegin to consider possible conclusions\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hrs/week\n\nMaterials\n\nHooked by Les Edgerton\nPlot & Structure by James Scott Bell\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for anyone struggling with the plot and structure of their novel.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/wet-ink-plotting-your-novel/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T123000
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SUMMARY:Creating Conflict and Tension
DESCRIPTION:Without conflict\, there is no story. Find yours!\nStrengthening the conflict in any type of fiction will bump up the tension and turn limp\, ordinary fiction into an extraordinary tale that will keep readers turning pages. Whether you choose to write literary fiction\, mysteries\, family sagas\, thrillers\, historical fiction\, sci-fi or fantasy—you can learn techniques for drawing readers into your tales through action\, dialogue\, setting details\, and plot twists that make your work stand out from the crowd. Join us and leave with ideas to apply to your stories. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nSources of Internal Conflict\nSources of External Conflict\nIntroducing the level of conflict appropriate for your story\nCharacterization\nDialogue\n\nTime requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nAuthors of fiction\, creative nonfiction\, and memoir who seek ways to make their work more appealing to readers\, and to publishers.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/creating-conflict-and-tension/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T123000
DTSTAMP:20260917T171055Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Vs. Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Learn\, and try out\, some of the ways in which writing poetry can help free the writer.\nTrauma can shut us down; writing poems can help free us to open up again. This workshop will present some of the many ways poetry has helped writers both heal trauma and prevent post-traumatic stress syndrome. Guided by an internationally published poet and health journalist\, you will explore the science behind this and learn a range of techniques\, immediately putting several of them to use in drafting new work. The workshop includes reading and discussion of time-honored poems\, close attention to emotional and sensory aspects of poetry\, several in-class writing exercises\, and feedback on poems for those who wish to share them. (NOTE: All sharing is optional. This workshop is not a substitute for therapy.) \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nIndividual and societal healing through poetry\nWriting to help heal or prevent PTSD\nEmotional and sensory aspects of poetry\nFeedback on participant poems (optional)\n\nTime requirements\n\nUp to one hour per week.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/poetry-vs-trauma-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:3 Sessions,All Levels,Poetry,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T123000
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SUMMARY:Writing Yourself into a Person Your Poetry Can Be Proud of
DESCRIPTION:Use poetry not only to document your life\, but to deepen your attention\, integrity\, and creative presence within it.\nEach week\, participants will read and discuss poems that model artistic courage\, self-examination\, and transformation\, alongside generative writing exercises designed to help them develop their own voice and habits of observation. Sessions will combine close reading\, guided writing prompts\, voluntary sharing\, and constructive discussion in a supportive workshop environment. By the end of the workshop\, participants will have produced a portfolio of new poems and a clearer understanding of the relationship between the life they live and the art they create. Preparation for the first class: Please bring one poem you admire and one poem of your own (published or unpublished) that feels representative of where you are as a writer right now. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nGenerative writing exercises\nHow to develop your own voice\n\nTime requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for anyone who is looking for a new challenge\, and who wants to get their book\, their voice\, and their content out to the general public.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/writing-yourself-into-a-person-your-poetry-can-be-proud-of/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:3 Sessions,All Levels,Poetry,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T153000
DTSTAMP:20260921T144409Z
CREATED:20260819T190006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T144409Z
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SUMMARY:1455’s Women's Writers Anthology Reading
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center welcomes 1455 to celebrate the launch of their Women Writers Anthology for a Q&A between 1455 Executive Director Sean Murphy and local author Hannah Grieco\, followed by readings from the anthology. \nFREE & open to the public. RSVP below. \n\nAbout the Anthology\n1455’s first Women Writers Anthology brings together original poetry\, fiction\, creative nonfiction\, and hybrid work from women writers across the globe\, each offering a unique perspective on identity\, resilience\, connection\, and the complexities of modern life. As one of the inaugural titles from 1455 books\, this collection reflects a commitment to accessibility\, authenticity\, and the enduring power of literary community. Find our more at 1455litarts.org/wwa/ \n\nSean Murphy is the founder of the non-profit 1455 Literary Arts and directs the Center for Story at Shenandoah University. He is the author of four poetry collections—The Blackened Blues (2021)\, Rhapsodies in Blue (2023)\, Kinds of Blue (2024)\, and Red\, White\, and Blues (2026). The short fiction collection This Kind of Man published in 2024\, and his memoir\, Please Talk About Me When I’m Gone\, won Memoir Magazine’s 2022 Memoir Prize. He has been nominated four times for the Pushcart Prize and twice for Best of the Net. Murphy also hosts the podcast and Substack Some Things Considered\, where he interviews best-selling authors\, acclaimed critics\, and celebrated musicians. Find him at seanmurphy.net \nHannah Grieco is the author of First Kicking\, Then Not\, out now from Stanchion Books. She writes a literary column for Washington City Paper and teaches literature at Marymount University. Read more of her work in The Washington Post\, Al Jazeera\, Brevity\, Craft\, Poet Lore\, Shenandoah\, Fairy Tale Review\, Wigleaf\, The Offing\, and more. \nMae Black is a Tennessee-born archivist and poet with degrees from Vanderbilt and the University of Louisville\, where she studied Pan-African. Her work blends modernist\, existential\, and confessional traditions\, exploring identity\, alienation\, and belonging with a raw\, abstract voice. \nMary Kay Zuravleff is the award-winning author of American Ending\, chosen for Oprah’s Spring Reading List. Earlier novels include Man Alive! (a Washington Post Notable Book)\, The Bowl Is Already Broken\, and The Frequency of Souls\, winner of the American Academy’s Rosenthal Award and the James Jones First Novel Award. She lives in Washington\, DC. Published both in the anthology\, The Overturning (Erratics Press\, 2025)\, and reprinted in Gargoyle Online (Issue #12\, 2025). \nChristina Tudor is a writer living in Washington\, D.C. Her fiction has been featured in CRAFT\, SmokeLong Quarterly\, matchbook\, HAD\, Flash Frog\, The Citron Review\, Best Small Fictions 2024\, and more. Her debut chapbook\, CALL MY BODY A CAUTIONARY TALE\, will be published by Thirty West this October 2026. Follow her on social media @christinaltudor \nHolly Karapetkova is Poet Laureate Emerita of Arlington\, Virginia\, and recipient of an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship for her work with young poets. Her third book of poems is Dear Empire from Gunpowder Press. \nCaroline Bock is the author of THE OTHER BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE (Regal House Publishing\, June 2026)\, young adult novels LIE and Before My Eyes (St. Martin’s Press)\, and the award-winning short story collection Carry Her Home (WWPH). Her short work appears in the Best Microfiction 2026 and many other literary journals. She is the co-president and prose editor at the Washington Writers’ Publishing House. \nSarah Trembath is on faculty in the American University Writing Studies Program and is executive director of AU’s Antiracist Research and Policy Center. She is widely published across indie presses and reviews books for the Washington Independent Review of Books. She is also a mom\, Philadelphia Eagles fan\, and social justice activist concerned about propaganda and the rise of the far-right. Her book of epistolary essays and poems—This Past Was Waiting for Me: A Chronicle at Quarter Century—was released by Lazuli Literary Group in May 2026. \nThe author of Bellow & Hiss\, a New Women’s Voices Chapbook Competition finalist (2023\, Finishing Line Press)\, Alyson Gold Weinberg’s work appears in numerous literary magazines and anthologies\, including Quarter After Eight\, December\, ONE ART\, Halfway Down the Stairs\, Silver Birch Press\, Yellow Arrow\, and Wild Greens\, among others. Her prose poem “Gwen’s Luncheonette” was runner-up for the 2024 Robert J. De Mott Contest\, chosen by Dianne Seuss\, and her poem “War/Torn Sonnet” was a finalist for the 2024 Midway Journal -1000 Below Flash Contest. Alyson is also a speechwriter\, ghostwriter\, and writing coach who chases joy with family and friends. \n  \n\nIf you need an accommodation for this event\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services. \n\nEnjoying our free events? Help us offer more programs to support writers with a $10 donation »
URL:https://writer.org/event/1455/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T133000
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SUMMARY:Triolet Crash Course
DESCRIPTION:Eight Dancing Lines\nWhen you have an idea for a poem but aren’t sure where to start\, try a triolet. This eight-line framework can become a powerful poem\, or a stanza in a larger one. We’ll start by reading time-honored triolets to see how and why they work. Next we’ll write one together\, then individually\, with time at the end for feedback. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nHow minimal changes can affect tone and meaning\nThe impact of punctuation shifts\nMusic of repetition and variation\n\nTime requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/triolet-crash-course/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Poetry,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T171933Z
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SUMMARY:Lyrical Memoir Writing
DESCRIPTION:Explore how to access subconscious thought and emotion to turn everyday moments into memoir.\nHow do we turn the fragments of memory into writing that resonates? In this workshop guided by award-winning poet Chioma Urama\, you’ll learn the techniques of lyrical memoir writing—using image\, rhythm\, and voice to shape personal experience into powerful narratives. Through guided exercises and discussion\, we’ll explore how to access subconscious thought and emotion\, and how to find the deeper story hidden in everyday moments. With in-class prompts\, shared readings\, guided reflection\, and a workshop\, you’ll practice transforming raw memory into evocative writing that moves both you and your reader. You’ll leave with 2-3 new pieces of writing\, a workshopped lyric essay\, and inspiration to continue exploring your inner landscape. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nTechniques to engage the subconscious mind and flesh out a memory\nCrafting compelling narratives drawn from lived experience\nWhat creates lyrical writing\nAssociative vs linear natrative\nHow to craft a lyrical essay from start to finis\n\nTime requirements\n\n1-2 hours per week of reading and writing outside of our sessions\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nDesigned for both novice and experienced writers\, this workshop is for anyone eager to uncover the stories hidden within memory. Participants may be interested in exploring their inner world\, finding new language for emotion\, or experimenting with more lyrical approaches to prose. If you’re drawn to writing that feels both intimate and masterful\, this workshop will meet you where you are and invite you deeper.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/lyrical-memoir-writing-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:6 Sessions,All Levels,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027
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SUMMARY:(Wet Ink) The Art of the Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to write an irresistible pitch to get your work published in newspapers and magazines.\nIn this class\, we’ll learn how to write a well-crafted pitch that can land you publication in top newspapers and magazines. Whether you are writing newsy personal essays or reported articles\, we’ll learn how to catch an editor’s attention by pegging our pitch to a current event\, and and showing that we’re the right person to tell this story. The teacher will share example pitches that have gotten her published\, even with few credits to her name. You’ll leave class having sent 3-4 pitches to editors. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nThe structure of a successful pitch\nHow to figure out which editor to pitch to\, and find their email\nHow to peg a personal or reported story to current events\nHow to show that you are the right (or only!) person to tell this story\n\nTime requirements\n\n2-4 hours outside of class\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/wet-ink-the-art-of-the-pitch/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,Intermediate/Advanced Level,Publishing,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T203000
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SUMMARY:Cafe Muse Literary Salon
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center welcomes the Café Muse Literary Salon for a reading featuring writers Lola Haskins and Mary Sesso. The evening begins at 7 PM with Michael Davis live on classical guitar. The readings begin at 7:30 PM with opening remarks by a Café Muse co-host. \nFREE & open to the public. RSVP on the Cafe Muse Website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nEnjoying our free events? Help us offer more programs to support writers with a $10 donation »
URL:https://writer.org/event/cafe-muse-literary-salon-oct-26/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260917T185135Z
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SUMMARY:Writing as Revelation in Poetry and Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Is our writing smarter than we are?\nHow might poetry and fiction help us access parts of ourselves—memories\, desires\, fears\, contradictions\, possibilities—that we can’t reach otherwise? In this cross-genre generative workshop\, we’ll explore how both poetry and fiction can reveal something about who we are and who we are becoming. Through craft lessons and playful generative exercises across both genres\, we’ll use writing as a way to discover and understand our own transformations. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will have generated new material in both poetry and fiction\, experimented with techniques for writing toward discovery\, and considered what their writing might reveal about themselves. \n\nIn-person class: This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh St\, Bethesda MD. \n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/writing-as-revelation-in-poetry-and-fiction/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Fiction,Mixed Genre,Poetry,The Writer's Center,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270727T210000
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SUMMARY:Your Narrative\, Your Year w/ Edgar Gomez
DESCRIPTION:Write your memoir with award-winning author Edgar Gomez!\nIn this intensive ten-month course\, you will learn about the art of creative nonfiction and be given the tools to ready your memoir or memoir-in-essays for publication. \n\nWatch the Virtual Info Session\nMeet Edgar Gomez\, instructor for our yearlong memoir workshop\, and have all your questions about the program answered! \n \n\nWhat to expect:\nWe will begin our time together with discussions about essential craft elements\, such as structure\, voice\, audience\, setting\, characterization\, navigating time\, and weaving in research.  We’ll have lively conversations about ethics\, including approaches to writing about people you love (and don’t love…) and what responsibilities we have to our readers. \nThen\, we will workshop your stories\, spending time considering your larger projects as well as your specific goals as a writer. I will give you concrete\, actionable feedback to guide your future revisions and help you to create a sustainable writing practice for yourself. \nI believe learning about the business side of publishing is important\, so along the way\, I will invite guests in the field\, from award-winning writers and editors\, who can offer you advice based on their own experiences in publishing. I will also address any questions you have about writing book proposals\, querying agents\, and pitching your stories to magazines\, using real examples from book proposals and pitches that have led to deals. \nBy the end of this intensive\, you will leave with stories workshopped multiple times\, a growing community of writers\, and an understanding of what next steps to take to get your memoir out in the world. \n\nSchedule\nThis class will meet virtually twice a month on Tuesdays\, for 20 total sessions. Workshop dates run from October 6\, 2026 – July 27\, 2027\,  7pm–9pm ET. \nOct. 6\nOct. 20 \nNov. 3\nNov. 17 \nDec. 1\nDec. 15 \nJan. 5\nJan. 19 \nFeb. 2\nFeb. 16 \nMarch 2\nMarch 16 \nApril 6\nApril 20 \nMay 4\nMay 18 \nJune 8\nJune 22 \nJuly 13\nJuly 27 \n\n1:1 Mentoring\nAll workshops will be held over Zoom\, with additional opportunities to meet 1:1 with Edgar upon request. All enrolled students will have the option to schedule an individual follow-up meeting (1 hour) with Edgar approximately 6 months after the conclusion of the workshop. \n\nTestimonials from Past Students\n“I really wasn’t sure of myself walking into the class. But Edgar’s encouragement really gave me the go-ahead to just get my ideas out on the page\, in all their candid messiness\, in a way that I haven’t been able to accomplish otherwise…. I’m so excited to keep returning to the tools I picked up in class—I already know they’re gonna stick around for the long-haul!” —Patrick Mullen-Coyoy\, poet and former student \n“Taking a memoir class with Edgar was truly transformative for me. Their class was my first time taking my nonfiction writing seriously\, and I credit his teaching as giving me both the confidence and the skills to turn the essay I worked on with my cohort into an entire book of personal essays…. And even years later\, Edgar has continued to offer me guidance\, mentorship\, and support. I would highly recommend Edgar to anyone–they are a rare combination of deep expertise and boundless generosity. I wouldn’t be the writer I am today without this class and his guidance.” —Chaelee Dalton\, author of Mother Tongue \n\nTo Apply\nApplication Deadline: Monday\, September 21\, 2026 \nSubmit a writing sample of 10-20 pages (double-spaced\, Times New Roman font) and 1-2 paragraphs detailing your writing goals\, intentions\, and questions. You may also choose to include a one-page résumé or CV if you have one. Send your submission to emily.holland@writer.org by September 21\, 2026. \nAcceptance into the workshop is required before registering. \n\nAbout Book Farm @ The Writer’s Center\nThe Writer’s Center hosts a series of workshops for serious writers to complete book-length projects\, generate new work for publication\, or master the elements of craft within a specific genre. You’ll work with an acclaimed author\, guiding you through 4-12 months of lessons\, workshops\, and revisions. Our instructors are all accomplished educators with a track record of student success. Limited enrollment with rolling admission up to the application deadline\, so apply right away to secure your spot! \nAll Book Farm participants receive an exclusive tote bag\, a craft book recommended by the instructor\, and a $100 gift certificate good toward future TWC workshops. Participants also receive exclusive access to The Writer’s Center staff\, all of whom are accomplished writers with extensive experience in editing and publishing.
URL:https://writer.org/event/your-narrative-your-year-w-edgar-gomez/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:All Levels,Master Level,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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