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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: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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SUMMARY:Advanced Nonfiction
DESCRIPTION:Go beyond the basics with your narrative nonfiction!\nThis advanced class will go beyond the basics of nonfiction writing to provide an extra focus on fleshing out characters\, incorporating a narrative voice\, and developing more sophisticated tools for narrative storytelling. \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\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/advanced-nonfiction-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,Advanced Level,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T203000
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SUMMARY:Memoir Tools from Start to Finish
DESCRIPTION:Create a roadmap for your memoir project\nWhether you are writing short pieces or are embarking on a full-length memoir\, you need a roadmap. Over the course of four weeks\, we will cover the tools you need to write a memoir from start to finish. We will discuss methods for starting a piece and getting content on the page. We’ll explore memoir structures and the relationship of form and content. We will learn editing techniques on both the sentence and big picture levels. Finally\, we will talk about publishing options for memoir projects large and small. Participants will leave with the tools and confidence to start and complete a memoir 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\nMethods for getting words on the page\nUnderstanding memoir structures\nMicro and macro editing techniques\nMemoir publication options\n\nTime requirements\n\nNone\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/memoir-tools-from-start-to-finish/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T120000
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SUMMARY:How to Write Compelling Micro Memoir
DESCRIPTION:Learn to write your life story one moment at a time.\nWrite your life story as you lived it\, one moment at a time. This interactive workshop teaches writers to distill a moment of change\, conflict\, contradiction\, or mystery\, to its essence\, so that the impact on the writer resonates with the reader. We will examine inspiring published examples to learn how the writer moved and entertained us. Using the same tools with which we craft fiction\, this workshop is an excellent learning environment for both genres. We’ll conclude with a review of where to publish. \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:\n\nLearn what makes a story compelling.\nLearn to create tension.\nLearn how to show transformation\nLearn how to create a resonate ending.\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 writers interested in the personal essay and memoir\, who want to learn the power of the very small to excite\, move\, transform\, and entertain us.\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-compelling-micro-memoir/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Researching and Writing Your Family History
DESCRIPTION:Investigating our family trees – for biographers\, memoirists\, or people just interested in learning where they came from.\nIn this one-night introduction\, historian/biographer Ken Ackerman shares the tricks of the trade for investigating our family roots\, going back generations\, using archives\, interviews\, internet sources\, family records\, and memories – and ideas to organize and share our heritage with children and grandchildren. \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 families work.\nHow to use photos\, interviews\, records\, documents\, and official papers to trace our past.\n\nTime requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\n For biographers\, memoirists\, or people just interested in learning where they came from and how to share it with next generations.\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/researching-and-writing-your-family-history-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T210000
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SUMMARY:Me Myself and I: Understanding Memoir
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a two-hour seminar for those who want to better understand the genre of memoir and the craft elements required to write it well. In this course we will: Explore the tensions inherent in being author\, narrator\, and subject all at once; Unpack the subjectivity of truth; Commit to treat all characters fairly; Learn to report from the body; Realize why writing the story you can’t bear to share is your gateway; and Examine your obligations to the others about whom you will be writing. \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\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/me-myself-and-i-understanding-memoir-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T200000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Info Session for Memoir Year w/ Nicole Chung
DESCRIPTION:Meet Nicole Chung\, instructor for our Memoir Year 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: January 30th\, 2027\nWorkshop Dates: Begins February 9th\, meeting biweekly for 10 months\nCost: $5\,400 | Members $5\,300 \nWork on your memoir or collection of essays with bestselling author Nicole Chung! This intensive workshop is open to writers working on a memoir\, memoir-in-essays\, or essay collection. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in lively craft discussions\, reflection/writing exercises\, and in-depth workshops designed to help you identify and hone your strengths as a writer. If you have an idea for a book project and are looking to jumpstart it—or are already underway\, but struggling to maintain your momentum—this class will help you take concrete next steps and deepen your craft in a supportive and generative community. \nFind the full details and apply here »
URL:https://writer.org/event/virtual-info-session-for-memoir-year-w-nicole-chung-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nonfiction,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T210000
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SUMMARY:Personal Storytelling: Finding the Extraordinary in Everyday Life
DESCRIPTION:Everyone has stories worth telling\, they just don’t always recognize them.\nThis interactive workshop helps participants uncover meaningful moments from their everyday lives and transform them into engaging pieces of writing. Through guided reflection\, creative prompts\, and interactive writing exercises\, participants will explore memory\, emotion\, and observation to discover the stories hiding in ordinary experiences. Rather than focusing on perfect prose\, this workshop encourages curiosity\, authenticity\, and play. Writers will experiment with different ways of approaching personal storytelling while gaining practical tools they can use long after the workshop ends. Participants will leave with new writing\, a collection of prompts to inspire future work\, and greater confidence in their ability to find stories wherever they go. \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\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/personal-storytelling-finding-the-extraordinary-in-everyday-life/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270205T163000
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SUMMARY:The Writer's Center CraftCon
DESCRIPTION:Register today for CraftCon!\nCraftCon is an academic conference that brings together dozens of featured writers on 16 innovative panels that aim to advance the craft of writing and the methods used to teach it. This first-of-its-kind conference combines artistic and academic rigor\, investigating the practices\, history\, and pedagogy of literary craft. As an attendee\, you’ll encounter brand new conceptualizations of craft and new angles on the old standards. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of your own writing practice and\, hopefully\, come away feeling inspired to approach your work in fresh ways. \nConference Schedule (Final details subject to change)\nFriday\, February 5\, 2027\nAll Times Eastern \n11am-12:15pm – Session A (Welcome & 2 Concurrent Panels) \n12:30pm-1:30pm – Session B (3 Concurrent Panels) \n1:45pm-2:45pm – Session C (2 Concurrent Panels) \n3:00pm-4:15pm – Session D (2 Concurrent Panels & Closing Remarks) \n\nEarly bird registration now open for The Writer’s Center CraftCon!\nRegister now for a $10 DISCOUNT through December 15. After that\, the total registration price will increase to $60. \nRegistrants will get live access for the 4 panel sessions (with 4 concurrent panels per session) and access to all 16 panel recordings. \nFull panel details will be posted to the website the first week of December. \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.
URL:https://writer.org/event/craftcon/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Level,Advanced/Master Level,Fiction,Intermediate Level,Intermediate/Advanced Level,Master Level,Nonfiction,Poetry,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270209T190000
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SUMMARY:Memoir Year w/ Nicole Chung
DESCRIPTION:Work on your memoir or collection of essays with bestselling author Nicole Chung!\nThis intensive workshop is open to writers working on a memoir\, memoir-in-essays\, or essay collection. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in lively craft discussions\, reflection/writing exercises\, and in-depth workshops designed to help you identify and hone your strengths as a writer. If you have an idea for a book project and are looking to jumpstart it—or are already underway\, but struggling to maintain your momentum—this class will help you take concrete next steps and deepen your craft in a supportive and generative community. \n\nAttend the Virtual Info Session\nTuesday\, December 15th\, 2026\nZOOM\, 7pm ET \nMeet Nicole Chung\, instructor for our Memoir Year workshop\, and have all your questions about the program answered! \nFREE RSVP  >>>\n\nFormat\nThrough in-class readings\, craft talks\, and guided writing exercises\, we’ll explore book openings\, writing the self\, characterization\, setting\, structure\, chronology\, 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 have two to three memoir excerpts (10 to 20 pages each\, double-spaced) workshopped in class with your instructor and peers. \nWe’ll discuss the importance of your choices as a writer\, and how to engage deeply and intentionally with the questions that drive your work. We’ll talk about how to address existing gaps in knowledge or memory\, the role speculation and imagination can play in memoir\, and whether and how to bring research and reportage into your personal narrative. We’ll consider the ethics of writing about real people\, places\, and events\, and what guiding principles or boundaries feel necessary for you. We’ll read excerpts from recent works of nonfiction\, examining the storytelling choices other writers have made and how we can learn from them. We’ll address your questions about book proposals\, pitching\, and the publishing industry\, and 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 expanding 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. \n\nSchedule\nThis class will typically meet twice per month from February 9\, 2027 – November 16\, 2027\, 7–9pm ET\, although there may be one or two longer breaks over the summer for students to focus on writing.  \n\n1:1 Mentoring\nAll workshops will be held over Zoom\, with additional opportunities to meet 1:1 with Nicole upon request. Outside of class\, writers are expected to read and respond to their peers’ work and generate new writing at their own pace. \nAll enrolled students will also have the option to schedule an individual follow-up meeting (1 hour) with Nicole after the workshop term ends. \n\nTo Apply\nApplication Deadline: Saturday\, January 30\, 2027 \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 11:59pm on Saturday\, January 30th\, 2027. 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-w-nicole-chung-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Master Level,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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