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October 9 - October 30

This workshop will introduce writers to the explosive short form of Flash Fiction. This workshop will introduce writers to this explosive short form. Each week, writers will read several contemporary flashes, read craft essays on flash, and write one piece to a specific prompt. The instructor and class will offer feedback on all the flash […]

October 12 @ 7:00 PM EDT - October 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Learn the basics — from story structure to marketing — of writing picture books for children! Learn how to write a picture book from a successful author of thirty award-winning books for children. Each session will begin with a short discussion of an aspect of writing for children, including story openings and arcs, characterization, plot,pacing, […]

October 12 @ 7:30 PM EDT - November 2 @ 9:00 PM EDT

In this introductory course, we will learn about the Japanese and English language traditions of haiku, write our own haiku, and learn about related short-form poems. Haiku is one of the most accessible and yet profound forms of poetry. With just a handful of words, a good haiku can evoke poignant connections between nature and […]