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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:Historical Research for Narrative Writing
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to narrative writing and experimentation through historical research.\nAn introduction to narrative writing and experimentation through historical research. Learn how to work with and harness archival resources\, interpret historical gaps\, and use narrative reconstruction 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 historical narrative projects\, whether meant for personal memoir or public scholarship. \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\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nDesigned for emerging scholars\, writers\, and community members interested in recovering underrepresented histories. Open to all levels and genres\, but especially those interested in ex-PEER-imenting with their writing and creative practice.\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/historical-research-for-narrative-writing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:5 Sessions,Beginner Level,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Reading Your Work Out Loud with Jennifer Hamady
DESCRIPTION:Practice sharing your story and yourself\nSpend an evening practicing and learning about the art of public speaking. This in-person coaching session will give you the opportunity to bring your voice– and self– to the words you’ve written. You’ll learn how to become a more genuine and effective communicator of your work\, which will in turn fuel a more authentic writing process and outcome. You’ll leave the workshop with an experience of camaraderie\, community\, and a more deeply rooted sense of your creative and expressive self. Please have on hand a number of pieces you’d be comfortable sharing during the meeting. There will be a break; please also bring a snack and water.
URL:https://writer.org/event/out-loud-with-jennifer-hamady/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Fiction,Mixed Genre,Nonfiction,Poetry,Professional Writing,Stage and Screen,The Writer's Center,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T210000
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SUMMARY:Using the Tools of Fiction in Nonfiction
DESCRIPTION:Enrich your nonfiction with the powerful tools of fiction.\nWhether you are crafting an essay or writing a memoir\, the tools of fiction can bring depth and suspense to your work. Each week this class will focus on one tool of fiction\, reading both classic and contemporary examples of nonfiction pieces that utilize them\, and using generative exercises to practice them. There will be the opportunity to submit your work and receive feedback. Participants will leave with the confidence to bring characterization\, dialogue\, metaphor\, and counterfactuality to their nonfiction. Writers should come with a piece they are working on or want to start. \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\nRich Characterization\nDynamic Dialogue\nExtended Metaphor\nCounter-factuality\n\nTime requirements\n\n4 hours/week (2 hours in class\, 2 hours outside of class)\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for writers in the midst of or hoping to start a work of nonfiction\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/using-the-tools-of-fiction-in-nonfiction-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,Intermediate/Advanced Level,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000
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SUMMARY:Ten Pro Tips for Writing Life Stories
DESCRIPTION:Learn ten solid tips for the successful writing of your life story for both a personal and a public readership.\nWhere do you begin your life story and how do you guarantee it is interesting to others? With ten crucial tips and in-class writing prompts\, learn how to capture your life on the page scene by scene. From point-of-entry to transformative conclusion\, you will find your story subjects\, create tension\, and most of all\, meaning–so that the story you tell is the one that most mattered. \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\nSelecting the best story material\nCreating tension\nFinding insight\nDeveloping meaning and emotional depth\nFinding transformation\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 new and experienced writers alike who need help in selecting material\, finding a structure\, and an overall plan for writing life stories\, as stand-alone pieces or collectively as a memoir.\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/ten-pro-tips-for-writing-life-stories-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T170000
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SUMMARY:Words that Heal: Expressive Writing for Self-Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Transform pain into meaning through the power of personal narrative.\nWriting can be both a creative act and a path toward healing. In this workshop\, we’ll explore the practice of narrative healing—using storytelling and expressive writing to process life’s challenges and uncover meaning in our experiences. Participants will learn a creative\, accessible approach to the expressive writing method\, a well-researched practice shown to support emotional well-being\, resilience\, and personal growth. Through guided exercises\, reflective prompts\, and discussion\, writers will explore memories\, emotions\, and emerging insights that can be shaped into personal narratives\, reflections\, or creative pieces. This workshop focuses on self-discovery and meaning-making for idea generation\, rather than structuring memoirs or book-length projects. Participants will leave with new insights\, creative starting points\, and approaches for continuing their own reflective writing practice. \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 break down emotionally-charged experiences through using the expressive writing method\nTechniques that combine the healing power of writing with the tools of literary craft\nHow to develop a healing narrative arc for your story\nStrategies for developing a reflective writing practice that supports emotional insight and creativity\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 beginning and intermediate writers interested personal reflection\, healing-centered writing\, and developing ideas for personal narrative projects.\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/words-that-heal-expressive-writing-for-self-discovery/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T170000
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SUMMARY:Building a Writing Process
DESCRIPTION:Do you ever think to yourself: “Why is it so hard to get my ideas out of my head and onto the page?” This workshop offers a variety of techniques that help writers develop their ideas and break down barriers to writing. Whether you are a plotter or a pantser\, neurotypical or neurodivergent\, you will come away understanding your creative process on a deeper level so you can work with it and not against it. You will experiment with different approaches to idea generation\, prewriting\, outlining\, drafting and revising so when you get stuck\, you can reach into your toolbox and try a different method. Writers will come away with a rough draft of a personal narrative and a new appreciation for each stage of the writing process.
URL:https://writer.org/event/building-a-writing-process-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:3 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T163549Z
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SUMMARY:Writing the Truth
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to move past internal barriers and write with greater honesty and depth.\nWriters will explore how honesty and vulnerability can strengthen personal narrative. Through guided prompts\, reflection\, and discussion\, participants will examine the internal barriers—such as fear\, perfectionism\, and self-censorship—that can prevent deeper truth from emerging on the page. By the end of the workshop\, writers will leave with fresh insights for writing with greater authenticity and emotional clarity. No preparation required. \nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n \n• Techniques for writing through internal resistance\n• Strategies for navigating vulnerability in personal writing\n• How honesty can deepen narrative voice and emotional impact\n• Methods for transforming difficult or complex experiences into story\n• Generative prompts for accessing more authentic material
URL:https://writer.org/event/writing-the-truth/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T160000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Grief Writing
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to write from a wound? What does it mean to write from a scar? There are readers out there right now who need to see someone giving language to what they feel. But even with permission\, it can be hard to find our way into a hard piece. In this gentle 2-hour class\, we’ll explore five different hermit crab forms that work beautifully for grief writing and take inspiration from freeing\, empowering examples. Each participant will leave with the starts of five pieces of writing and inviting ideas for how to continue. There is nothing you need to prepare in advance–come as you are.
URL:https://writer.org/event/introduction-to-grief-writing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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