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SUMMARY:Novel Mill w/ Kristen Arnett
DESCRIPTION:Write your novel in a year with bestselling author Kristen Arnett!\nAre you looking for an exciting\, fun\, collaborative way to get your writing brain into gear? Are you ready to finally sit down and write that novel that you’ve been thinking about forever? Do you wish you had a confident\, cheerful writing coach to guide you to the finish line? If so\, then this is definitely the course for you! \nStudents of this generative workshop will share their work with others in the class\, learn to edit their own writing effectively\, become naturals at crafting powerful openings\, and will learn to stick the landing when it comes to novel endings. Place-writing techniques\, craft capsules on injecting humor into your work\, and myriad other learned skills will guide students through the sticky patches that often crop up in the middle of a project. \nRegardless of the fact that we often write alone\, novels are not formed completely in a silo. Crafting a novel with the help of a supportive community can mean the difference between finally drafting your dream project or leaving behind yet another empty word document. Students will have the opportunity to further develop their projects both inside of class and outside of it: we will read and comment on everyone’s work. Writers participating in this workshop will discover how to spot successful techniques already loaded in their arsenal. They will learn what engages readers\, and how to effectively keep that engagement. Students will learn to ask questions of their work that will help them analyze tone\, POV\, structure\, characterization\, and much more. We will work toward developing processes that are the correct fit for each individual project. Every novel is like a thumbprint: perfectly unique. \n\nVirtual Info Session Recording\nMeet Kristen Arnett\, instructor for our Novel Mill workshop\, and have all your questions about the program answered! \nWatch the recording on YouTube >>> \n\nThis course will include:\n\nInformation of intros and how to make them sizzle\nHow to draft compelling ends to your work\nPlotting/Planning/Shaping– determining pace\, finding what works for your particular project\nLists of tips and techniques to employ when you’re feeling stuck in a scene\nInstructive readings that will help students fine tune their work\nHow to develop momentum to keep a project moving forward\nA clear sense of process\nDeeper understanding of the underpinnings of the novel\nDetermining the proper voice and perspective for your project\nHow to develop compelling characters\nMaster crafting finely detailed place writing\nA clear discussion of writing difficulties when it comes to crafting a longform project\nHow to create and maintain reasonable writing goals\nAn assortment of helpful writing prompts\n\n\nSchedule\nThis class meets via Zoom every other Wednesday beginning October 1\, 2025\, for a total of 21 sessions\, with breaks for holidays and dedicated writing periods. Between Zoom meetings\, participants can expect readings and assignments. Exact class dates subject to change at the discretion of the instructor and in collaboration with participants. \nOctober 1\, 15\nNovember 5\, 19\n\nDec 3\, 17\nJan 7\, 21\nFeb 4\, 18\nMarch 4\, 18\nApril 1\, 15\, 29\nMay 13\, 27\nJune 10\, 24\nJuly 8\, 22\n\n\n1:1 Mentoring\nEach student will have the chance for a private mentoring sessions with Kristen\, including a 6-month follow up after completion of the workshop. \n\nTo Apply\nApplication Deadline: September 19\, 2025 \nSend a cover letter and writing sample of 5-20 pages to laura.spencer@writer.org by September 19th. 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-mill/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Fiction,Master Level,Workshop,Zoom
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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: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:20260627
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SUMMARY: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 you 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 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nRequired: Hooked by Les Edgerton and Plot & 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/intro-to-the-novel-8/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:8 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
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SUMMARY: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 you 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 hours/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/intro-to-the-novel-2/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:8 Sessions,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T150507
CREATED:20260505T174117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T134847Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Info Session for Novel Overhauler w/ Lacey N. Dunham
DESCRIPTION:Meet Lacey N. Dunham\, instructor for our Novel Overhauler 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. \nRegister below! \n\nAbout the Program\nApplication Deadline: June 15\, 2026\nWorkshop Dates: Begins July 16\, meeting biweekly for ~6 months\nCost: $2\,600 | Members $2\,500 \nRevise your novel in 6 months! \nHave you written a novel but don’t know where to begin revising? Or maybe you’re feeling stuck in the middle of drafting your novel and need help moving forward to the end? This intensive\, six-month novel revision workshop is open to writers of all genres and forms of the novel. In a supportive workshop atmosphere\, writers will workshop their novel three times alongside a group of dedicated peers.  \nFind the full details and apply here »
URL:https://writer.org/event/virtual-info-session-for-novel-overhauler-w-lacey-n-dunham/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Fiction,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
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SUMMARY:Flash Fiction: A Generative Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn to transform fleeting ideas into complete\, compelling flash fiction through four weeks of focused generative writing.\nDiscover how a single moment can hold an entire world: write bold\, luminous flash fiction in this flexible\, go-at-your-own-pace four-week generative workshop. Each week\, you’ll read short examples of flash fiction and explore craft elements such as compression\, image\, voice\, and narrative movement. Through guided prompts\, participants will generate new work and have the opportunity to share drafts in a supportive\, craft-focused environment. By the end of the workshop\, participants will have written several original flash pieces and developed strategies for expanding or revising them into polished stories. There will be reading assignments. \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\nTechniques for compression and narrative economy; how to build a complete story in under 1\,000 words.\nHow to use image\, voice\, and precise detail to create emotional resonance in very short fiction.\nStrategies for generating flash fiction quickly through prompts and constraints.\nMethods for shaping a flash piece through structure\, surprise\, and meaningful endings.\nApproaches to revision and expansion\, including how flash pieces can evolve into longer stories\n\nTime requirements\n\nYou can choose to spend as much or as little time as possible. But an average of 3-4 hours a week is reasonable to expect.\n\nMaterials\n\nReading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for beginning and intermediate fiction writers interested in exploring flash fiction\, as well as poets\, essayists\, and experienced writers curious about working in a compressed narrative form. Writers looking to generate new work\, sharpen their sense of image and voice\, and experiment with short\, powerful storytelling will find this workshop especially useful.\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/flash-fiction-a-generative-workshop/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
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SUMMARY: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 hours/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/plotting-your-novel-7/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T123000
DTSTAMP:20260526T150507
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T203528Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Backstory & Flashbacks
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to shift between time frames within a story and show a character’s life events before the beginning of a tale.\nEvery character in your story has a past. The events that occurred in a character’s life before they ever appear in your story determine his or her personality\, life goals\, the way they react to situations\, even the way they speak. Your ability to understand your characters’ history\, and share glimpses of it with readers\, will determine how realistic your paper people will seem. Savvy writers use Backstory and Flashbacks\, special tools to show their audience a character’s motivation\, thus bringing them to life on the page. These are powerful\, advanced techniques\, and yet they are easy to master once you know how. \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 Flashback\nCharacterization\nMotivation to create reality\nStructure\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 perfect for any author interested in enriching fiction of any kind or using “time slip” or “dual time” elements.\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-backstory-flashbacks-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,Fiction,Intermediate/Advanced Level,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTSTAMP:20260526T150507
CREATED:20260427T234847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204726Z
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SUMMARY:Letting Your Characters Talk: Dialogue Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Learn the secrets of great dialogue!\nTake your dialogue to the next level with this online three-week intensive course. Good dialogue does not mimic regular speech. It brings rhythm to the page\, characterizes\, sets the scene\, advances plot\, and creates immediacy in your storytelling. Over the three weeks\, you’ll learn the mechanics of what makes dialogue flow on the page and how to make your characters sound natural or realistic. We’ll do this by studying novel excerpts\, scripts\, and craft books. By the end of the course\, you’ll be able to apply new techniques that improve the dialogue in your own fiction. \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\nCharacterizing through dialogue\nSubtext\nMechanics of dialogue\n\nTime requirements\n\n2-4 hours/No reading required in advance\n\nMaterials\n\nAll materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers looking to deepen their understanding of what makes for great dialogue.\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/letting-your-characters-talk-dialogue-intensive/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:3 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T150507
CREATED:20260427T234847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T205546Z
UID:10005220-1781118000-1784149200@writer.org
SUMMARY:From Novice to Novelist
DESCRIPTION:A bird’s eye view of all the moving parts involved in the novel-writing process.\nThis workshop will offer a practical plan that takes you from the mere germ of an idea all the way through the creative process\, with an eye on getting a finished book into the hands of potential fans. We’ll discuss how to transform the nub of an idea into a book-length project\, populated with interesting characters\, a twisty-turny plot\, snappy dialogue\, and an interesting setting. We’ll also look at strategies for finding an agent and marketing the finished product. You’ll come away from the class with the encouragement to begin and perfect your project. \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 How to tap into your creative subconscious\nCharacter Creation\nStory Structure\nHow to Stay Organized\n\nTime requirements\n\nNo outside “requirements\,” but students will be given homework writing suggestions.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nIntended Audience: This class is best suited for a beginner who has thought about writing a novel\, but hasn’t done so for any number of reasons (excuses?) 1. I don’t have enough discipline\, 2. I don’t have enough time\, 3. I don’t know where to start. It’s also for intermediate writers who have begun\, or even finished a manuscript\, but feel like they’re stuck\, or want to take their writing to a higher level.\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-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:6 Sessions,Beginner Level,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T150507
CREATED:20260427T234848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T205757Z
UID:10005221-1781348400-1781355600@writer.org
SUMMARY:Writing About Mental Health Topics in Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Learn to write about mental health topics in your fiction with accuracy and care.\nWrite about mental health with intention. Along with general guidelines\, examples from popular media will be reviewed so you can learn how to avoid clichés and dig deeper into what shapes people’s various experiences with mental health. Participants will apply psychological concepts to plot and character development. \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\nRecognize and analyze mental health tropes in popular media.\nWrite about specific mental health diagnoses.\nInclude mental health themes across fiction genres.\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 for fiction writers who want to explore aspects of mental health in their stories with accuracy and care.\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-about-mental-health-topics-in-fiction-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T150507
CREATED:20260427T234848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T212510Z
UID:10005222-1781719200-1783540800@writer.org
SUMMARY:Revision! Revision! Revision!
DESCRIPTION:Expand your short story or novel in a new direction!\nStuck on where to take your short story or novel? Bored of the typical workshop critique format? In this course\, we’ll undergo unique revision exercises to refuel your imagination and broaden/extend your short story or novel chapters. After four weeks\, you’ll have a deeper understanding of your plot and characters\, several new drafts of your story\, new ideas for where to take your piece\, and greater ease with sharing your work. Students will be expected to prepare a short presentation of their story for the class — this can include reading from your work and a short description of the plot & characters. Each class will open with a student presentation\, then move into revision exercises with in-class writing time. \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\nRevision exercises\nDifferent ways to approach the same story\nHow to talk about\, pitch\, and present your work\n\nTime requirements\n\n1-2 hours \n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for fiction or hybrid writers looking to revise and/or deepen their short stories or novel chapters.\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/revision-revision-revision/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,Fiction,Intermediate/Advanced Level,Workshop,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T123000
DTSTAMP:20260526T150507
CREATED:20260427T234849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T213509Z
UID:10005223-1782554400-1782563400@writer.org
SUMMARY:Your First (or Next) Novel
DESCRIPTION:Prepare yourself for a literary adventure–writing book-length fiction!\nWriting a novel takes commitment\, but it doesn’t need to be daunting. Learn how to generate a handful of plots to choose from\, methods for effectively planning your story\, and simple hacks for fine tuning your basic fiction skills. Students will initiate a flexible writing plan that will keep their writing flowing. This is a great half-day session for the beginning long-form fiction writer\, or for the more experienced author in need of a quick strategy brush-up. \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 Begin\nFinding Inspiration\nBuilding Confidence\nThe 3 Most Important Element of Every Scene\nCreating a Writing Routine\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 to help novice writers move into longer form fiction or aid experienced authors refresh their writing and rediscover their muse.\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/your-first-or-next-novel-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTSTAMP:20260526T150507
CREATED:20260427T234849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T193921Z
UID:10005224-1783296000-1785196799@writer.org
SUMMARY:The Art of Description
DESCRIPTION:This four-week interactive class is designed to give you the skills to write rich descriptive sentences and paragraphs that infuse life into your characters and the worlds you create. During this course\, you will strengthen your powers of observation through a variety of assigned weekly readings and writing exercises. You’ll also share some of your own writing and enjoy reading the work of other participants. A new lesson will open on Mondays and assignments will be due by the end of each week. After the completion of this course\, you’ll have new material that may springboard future stories.
URL:https://writer.org/event/the-art-of-description-2/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTSTAMP:20260526T150507
CREATED:20260427T234849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T234849Z
UID:10005225-1783641600-1787961599@writer.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Novel Writing: The 8 Cs
DESCRIPTION:Are you serious about writing a novel but struggling? This intermediate course will examine the eight fundamental elements of the novel to help you find the strengths and weaknesses of your work-in-progress. From Concept to Conclusion\, we will study the key components of a novel\, with generative and evaluative exercises along the way. Written lessons\, curated online resources\, and targeted exercises (along with instructor and peer feedback) will help guide you as you continue to draft your novel. (Note: This course is a good follow-up to Tammy Greenwood’s Intro to the Novel workshop.)
URL:https://writer.org/event/intermediate-novel-writing-the-8-cs-5/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:8 Sessions,Fiction,Intermediate/Advanced Level,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T123000
DTSTAMP:20260526T150507
CREATED:20260427T234850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T234850Z
UID:10005226-1783764000-1783773000@writer.org
SUMMARY:Creating Conflict & Tension
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening 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.
URL:https://writer.org/event/creating-conflict-tension-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T220000
DTSTAMP:20260526T150507
CREATED:20260505T175042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T175723Z
UID:10005289-1784230200-1796940000@writer.org
SUMMARY:Novel Overhauler w/ Lacey N. Dunham
DESCRIPTION:Revise your novel in 6 months!\nHave you written a novel but don’t know where to begin revising? Or maybe you’re feeling stuck in the middle of drafting your novel and need help moving forward to the end? This intensive\, six-month novel revision workshop is open to writers of all genres and forms of the novel. In a supportive workshop atmosphere\, writers will workshop their novel three times alongside a group of dedicated peers.  \nThe revision workshop will be broken into three primary phases: understanding your project’s core; conducting an assessment of where to lean in and where to let go; and using exploratory and generative exercises to either help you keep going to the end or to augment existing scene work\, character work\, and narrative movement/plot. Craft topics covered will include: revising beginnings and sorting through the muck of the middle (a challenge for all writers!); setting as a function of plot and a tool for characterization; the use of secondary and tertiary characters to further plot/narrative movement; narrative structure\, novel shapes\, and story containers; utilizing scenes\, white space\, and chapter breaks; line-level polish; how narrative repetitions and beats show up in our work.  \nIn addition to craft discussions\, writers will engage in peer workshops\, receive instructor feedback\, set goals and measure their progress\, meet deadlines\, share strategies and ideas for balancing writing with life commitments\, and receive support for the challenging commitment required for a novel-length work. For writers who are considering pursuing publication\, we’ll also touch on publishing\, including query letters and submission strategies.  \nBy the end of the six months\, writers will have workshopped up to 250 pages of their novel\, and will have likewise read and provided feedback to their fellow writers. Students will also have a one-on-one meeting with the instructor during the workshop and an optional post-workshop meeting to be scheduled approximately four to six months after the workshop’s completion.  \nWhether you’ve made it to the end of your draft or are muddling through the middle\, this six-month workshop will help you reconnect with your project so you can finish your draft and polish your book. \nThe max. enrollment for this workshop is 9 students.  \n\nJoin the Virtual Info Session\nMeet Lacey N. Dunham\, instructor for our Novel Overhauler workshop\, and have all your questions about the program answered! \nFREE RSVP >>>\n\nOther Class Info\nThis intensive workshop is for writers who have completed a novel draft or who have written a significant chunk (at least half\, or approximately 35\,000 words) of a novel-in-progress\, and who are ready to make a strong commitment to their work. Writers must be willing to make the time to read and provide feedback on their peers’ novels. Almost every class will include a reading assignment to be completed ahead of time\, and students will be expected to arrive to class prepared. In order to build a supportive and trusting community\, students will be expected to participate in the entire program on all dates\, and to participate fully in each workshop. \nWriters will have the opportunity to workshop their novel three times\, providing up to 50 pages in the first workshop; up to 125 pages in their second workshop; and up to 75 pages in the third workshop.  \nTHE USE OF GENERATIVE AI IN THIS WORKSHOP IS ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED. If you have used AI to “write” your novel\, do not apply to this workshop. AI uses stolen labor from working artists and undermines a thriving literary ecosystem. The instructor has a zero tolerance policy for the use of AI at any stage of the writing process (whether prior to the workshop or during it). If you are found to have used / to be using AI\, you will be removed from further participation in the workshop without a refund. \n\nWho is this class for?\n\nThis class is best for students who have a completed novel draft or who have made substantial progress towards a complete draft but find themselves flailing in the middle.\nThis class will also serve writers who have completed the year-long writing intensive and are looking for additional post-intensive support revising their novel.\n\n\nSchedule\nThis class will meet virtually every other Thursday\, with 12 total sessions. Workshop dates run from July 16\, 2026 – December 10\, 2026\, 7:30 – 10 pm ET.  \nJuly 16\, 30\nAugust 13\, 27\nSeptember 10\, 24\nOctober 8\, 22\nNovember 5\, 19\nDecember 3\, 10* \n*please note the December dates fall on consecutive weeks \n\n1:1 Mentoring\nAll workshops will be held over Zoom\, with additional opportunities to meet 1:1 with Lacey upon request. All enrolled students will have the option to schedule an individual follow-up meeting (1 hour) with Lacey approximately 6 months after the conclusion of the workshop.\n \n\nTo Apply\nApplication Deadline: Monday\, June 15\, 2026 \nTo apply\, submit the following materials via this GOOGLE FORM or directly via email to emily.holland@writer.org: \n\nThe first 10-12 pages of the novel you would be revising during the workshop\nResponses to the following questions (required):\n\nDescribe the project you’ll be revising. Please include genre (e.g. literary fiction\, mystery/thriller\, young adult\, etc.) and number of drafted pages you currently have. (Please respond in 100 words or less)\nWhere are you in the writing/revision process? (e.g. struggling with the middle; have revised several times but feel it still needs work; recently finished a complete draft and have no idea where to start with revising\, etc.)\nHow do you envision this workshop helping you? (Please respond in 500 words or less)\nWhat excites you the most about the opportunity to revise with a cohort of peers? What scares or intimidates you\, if anything? (Please respond in 500 words or less)\nWhat are your primary concrete goals for this program? (Please respond in 250 words or less)\nI confirm that I have not used nor will I use generative AI at any stage in the brainstorming\, drafting\, writing\, or editing/revision of my manuscript. (Yes or No)\nI confirm that I am able to attend all of the workshop dates listed above for the full length of time. (Yes or No)\nIf you replied No\, please provide dates you cannot attend with a brief explanation as to why.\n\n\n\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-overhauler/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Fiction,Master Level,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T213000
DTSTAMP:20260526T150507
CREATED:20260427T234850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T234850Z
UID:10005227-1784660400-1787693400@writer.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Fiction Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Deep reading and insightful questions are the hallmarks of this course. If you have previous workshop experience and are well along on your fiction-writing journey\, this 6-week workshop might be for you. Participants of the class should come in with a well-honed understanding of point of view\, character\, and narrative tension. We’ll explore such questions as: Does your story hook readers in? Do your characters live and breathe? If the course sounds like a good fit\, please apply by submitting a one-page summary outlining your previous fiction experience\, plus the first fifteen pages (double-spaced\, 12 pt. font\, pages numbered) of a piece of fiction you’ve written. Send these by June 22\, 2026 to laura.spencer@writer.org. Participants will be notified within five days of the submission deadline and should register for the course upon notification.
URL:https://writer.org/event/advanced-fiction-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:6 Sessions,Advanced Level,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T123000
DTSTAMP:20260526T150507
CREATED:20260427T234850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T234850Z
UID:10005228-1784973600-1784982600@writer.org
SUMMARY:Plot Like a Pro
DESCRIPTION:You have a great idea for a story. Do you dive in and just begin writing\, or start by drafting an outline? Are you a born planner or a writer who loves to discover stories organically (i.e.\, a pantser)? Understanding how to structure a well-conceived story around a main character and central conflict\, while paying attention to pacing\, can make the difference between a finished\, publishable manuscript and an abandoned work-in-progress. Plotting provides a safety net that never robs the author of the joy of writing and always reduces revision time.
URL:https://writer.org/event/plot-like-a-pro-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T150507
CREATED:20260427T234851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T234851Z
UID:10005229-1785781800-1787603400@writer.org
SUMMARY:Novel 101: How to Craft the Story
DESCRIPTION:This 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.
URL:https://writer.org/event/novel-101-how-to-craft-the-story-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,Beginner Level,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T150507
CREATED:20260427T234845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T195737Z
UID:10005214-1785783600-1786393800@writer.org
SUMMARY:How to Write a Heist
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to write a heist story or novel\, from building your squad\, to pulling off the caper!\nThis generative workshop will help you brainstorm a heist story\, explore how heists immerse the audience\, and work out ways to up the stakes. \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 top characteristics most heist stories share\nHow to immerse your audience in the story\nMaximizing the elements of surprise\nEstablishing each character’s wants and needs\n\nTime requirements\n\nOptional reading in advance; work as needed to bring heists to share for second class.\n\nMaterials\n\nOptional reading and media materials list will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for intermediate to expert writers who have always wanted to try their hand at espionage or heists. Craft skills practiced here will be useful in many different genres.\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/how-to-write-a-heist/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:2 Sessions,Fiction,Intermediate/Advanced Level,Workshop,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTSTAMP:20260526T150507
CREATED:20260427T234851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T234851Z
UID:10005230-1786060800-1787961599@writer.org
SUMMARY:DIY Novel Revision
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a finished draft of a novel but don’t know what to do next? This workshop will take you through the revision and editing process step-by-step. From large-picture issues like plot and structure\, characterization\, etc… to line editing\, we will look at what it takes to revise your own novel without the assistance of a professional editor.
URL:https://writer.org/event/diy-novel-revision-7/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T150507
CREATED:20260427T234851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T234851Z
UID:10005231-1786806000-1786816800@writer.org
SUMMARY:Polishing Your First Draft
DESCRIPTION:When the first draft is complete\, the real work begins. You should not be your only editor\, but you can be the first. Learn tips on how to tighten your prose\, improve the immediacy and urgency of your work\, identify plot holes\, and more so that your work shines when you send it out wherever you decide to send it next. Note\, this is not a class in grammar. You will learn the rules of developmental editing\, so that you can follow or break them if you choose!
URL:https://writer.org/event/polishing-your-first-draft-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,Fiction,Intermediate Level,Workshop,Zoom
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