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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:The Artist's Way: A Year of Creative Reawakening w/ Lindsey Van Wagner
DESCRIPTION:Through reflection\, community\, and practice\, you’ll awaken the artist within and build a creative life that feels aligned and alive.\nThis year-long journey through The Artist’s Way offers a sustained path for creative reawakening and artistic growth. Writers\, artists\, and creative seekers will move chapter by chapter through Julia Cameron’s classic text\, reconnecting with their sense of purpose and play. The course offers the freedom to move at your own pace on Wet Ink\, while regular virtual gatherings provide structure\, engagement\, and a sense of shared creative energy. Participants will receive guidance\, accountability\, and community support as you nurture your creative practices. Each session weaves reflection\, discussion\, and inspiration to help build consistency\, courage\, and joy in your work. \n\nWatch the Virtual Info Session\nMeet Lindsey Van Wagner\, instructor for The Artist’s Way: A Year of Creative Reawakening\, and have all your questions about the program answered! \nWATCH NOW >>>\n\nFormat\n\nZoom sessions every month (11 total) for guided discussion and exercises. Full schedule for meetings TBD.\nWeekly engagement on Wet Ink through prompts\, reflections\, and peer feedback.\nOptional “Creative Partner” pairings for accountability.\nMonthly themes (e.g.\, Courage\, Flow\, Abundance\, Trust) to anchor growth.\nYear-end community celebration and sharing of work.\n\nParticipants should plan to spend 1–2 hours per week on reading\, journaling\, and completing creative exercises from The Artist’s Way. Engagement on Wet Ink will support this rhythm through short reflections\, prompts\, and check-ins. Because the course combines self-paced work with monthly live meetings\, students will benefit from both flexibility and community accountability. \nThis workshop is designed for writers\, artists\, and creative seekers at any stage who want to rekindle inspiration\, develop consistency\, and strengthen trust in their creative process. It’s especially well-suited for those feeling creatively blocked\, in transition\, or craving a supportive community to hold them throughout the year. Whether you’re returning to your art after time away or seeking to deepen your connection to your voice\, this journey offers both structure and spaciousness to help you rediscover your creative rhythm. \nRequired text: The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron \n\nStudents Can Expect To:\n\nComplete The Artist’s Way with structured accountability and community support.\nReconnect with creative intuition\, curiosity\, and confidence.\nDevelop sustainable creative habits and rituals.\nBuild lasting connections with fellow artists and writers.\nLeave with tangible work—such as written reflections\, short pieces\, a portfolio\, and a Creative Manifesto—that embodies your year of transformation.\n\n\nTo Apply\nApplication Deadline: Sunday\, January 11\, 2026 \nPlease submit responses to the application questionnaire via this Google Form. We accept students on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply early! If you do not hear back from us with a confirmation that we received your application or you have any questions\, please reach out to Emily Holland at emily.holland@writer.org. \nAPPLY HERE >>>\nAcceptance into the workshop is required before registering. \n\nAbout Book Farm @ The Writer’s Center\nThe Writer’s Center hosts a series of workshops for serious writers to complete book-length projects\, generate new work for publication\, or master the elements of craft within a specific genre. You’ll work with an acclaimed author\, guiding you through 4-12 months of lessons\, workshops\, and revisions. Our instructors are all accomplished educators with a track record of student success. Limited enrollment with rolling admission up to the application deadline\, so apply right away to secure your spot! \nAll Book Farm participants receive an exclusive tote bag\, a craft book recommended by the instructor\, and a $100 gift certificate good toward future TWC workshops. Participants also receive exclusive access to The Writer’s Center staff\, all of whom are accomplished writers with extensive experience in editing and publishing.
URL:https://writer.org/event/the-artists-way/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:All Levels,Mixed Genre,Wet Ink,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T210000
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SUMMARY:Memoir Year w/ Nicole Chung
DESCRIPTION:Work on your memoir with bestselling author Nicole Chung!\nThis intensive workshop is open to writers working on a memoir or memoir-in-essays. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in lively craft discussions\, generative exercises\, and in-depth workshops designed to help you identify and hone your strengths as a writer. If you have an idea for a memoir and are looking to jumpstart it—or are already underway\, but want some help to maintain your momentum—this class will help you take concrete next steps and deepen your craft in a supportive community. \n\nWatch the Virtual Info Session\nMeet Nicole Chung\, instructor for our Memoir Year workshop\, and have all your questions about the program answered! \nWATCH NOW >>>\n\nFormat\nThrough in-class readings\, craft talks\, and guided writing prompts\, we’ll explore book openings\, plot structure\, characterization\, setting\, writing the self\, and more. We’ll spend time reflecting and brainstorming\, learning how to identify and pursue the stories that matter most to you. You will have the opportunity to generate new pages throughout the course and have at least two memoir excerpts (10 – 20 pages each) workshopped by your instructor and peers. \nWe’ll discuss the different types of memories\, the role imagination can play in personal storytelling\, and whether and how to bring research and reportage into your memoir. We’ll read excerpts from both classic and recent memoirs\, examining how other writers have organized and explored their personal stories. We’ll consider the ethics of writing about real people and events\, and how to establish the boundaries you may need. We’ll address your questions about book proposals\, pitching\, and the publishing industry. We’ll hear from visiting authors and literary agents who will share tips and talk about the writing and publication processes.  \nThis course will allow you to focus on and grow in your craft in community with your fellow writers\, helping you build the sustainable writing practice you want—one that will allow you to continue showing up for your work\, and telling the stories you need to tell\, long after our workshop ends. \nWriters are expected to read and respond to their peers’ work outside of class\, and generate new writing at their own pace.  \n\nSchedule\nThis class will typically meet twice per month from February 3\, 2026 – November 17\, 2026\, 7–9pm ET\, although there may be one or two longer breaks over the summer for students to focus on writing. Full schedule TBD. \n\n1:1 Mentoring\nAll workshops will be held over Zoom\, with additional opportunities to meet 1:1 with Nicole upon request. All enrolled students will have the option to schedule an individual follow-up meeting (1 hour) with Nicole during the first quarter of 2027.\n \n\nTo Apply\nApplication Deadline: Saturday\, January 24\, 2026 \nPlease share 1-2 paragraphs detailing your writing goals and/or intentions and a writing sample of 10-20 pages (double-spaced). You may also choose to include a one-page résumé or CV. Send your submission to emily.holland@writer.org by Saturday\, January 24th\, 2026. Admissions will be on a rolling basis so participants are encouraged to submit early. \nAcceptance into the workshop is required before registering. \n\nStudent Testimonials\n“Working with Nicole was like getting an ultra-engaged MFA professor\, an eagle-eyed editor\, and an ever-supportive writing coach all in one. I am a much better writer (not to mention critical reader!) as a result of her teaching\, and I would absolutely recommend her to any writer who’s seeking to take their work and creative journey to the next level.” —Nik Chang Hoon \n“Nicole is an exceptional teacher whose superpower is nurturing her students’ creativity\, empowering their growth\, and building community. Through craft talks\, readings\, writing prompts\, and insightful comments\, she supports each student in finding their stories and bringing them to life.” —Enid K. \n“Nicole’s class was one of the first I took after spending more than 10 years away from creative writing. I felt like she opened this whole world up to me by sharing her expertise not only on the craft of writing but also on the business of publishing. The lessons I learned in her class have paid immense dividends for me—I would not have the writing community and career that I have today without learning from her example. I consider Nicole a role model for her generosity toward her students and fellow writers in general\, and I couldn’t recommend her classes more enthusiastically!” —Hannah Bae \n“Nicole’s class is terrific for both novices to the genre and experienced writers. She creates an ideal mix of workshops\, craft lectures\, and guest speakers that teaches students new skills and keeps them inspired about their own work. Nicole is also warm\, supportive\, and brings out the best in her students. She curates a supportive cohort of students who strive to bring out the best in each other. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to participate!” —Anne Kim \n“It was truly a life-changing experience getting the opportunity to learn about memoir writing under the guidance of Nicole Chung. She was so thoughtful and generous with her enlightening ideas and exercises\, as well as feedback on my writing. The boundless empathy and encouragement she showed her students brought us all closer together as a cohort\, where we felt free to truly express ourselves and grow as writers and people in the process. I highly recommend Nicole’s workshops to anyone looking to evolve in their writing craft.” —Jean Trinh \n“I feel very fortunate to have taken Nicole’s memoir class. She offers the perfect blend of workshopping opportunities\, craft discussions\, and guest author/agent appearances\, all while coaching\, cheering\, and nudging participants along in a low-key but highly effective manner. Perhaps what I appreciate most about Nicole is the great care she takes with each participant’s story. Her class has been transformational for my writing.” —Ruth Berg \n“Nicole is a thoughtful and skilled facilitator. I love that she uses a clear and consistent strengths-based philosophy. Working from strengths creates an environment of safety for memoirists to share\, critique\, and revise our most personal stories. In our memoir workshop\, Nicole facilitates skillfully to bring out the shared wisdom of the group and ensure that writers feel empowered to generate and revise our work. Highly recommend working with her if you have the chance!” —Alex Shevrin Venet \n\nAbout Book Farm @ The Writer’s Center\nThe Writer’s Center hosts a series of workshops for serious writers to complete book-length projects\, generate new work for publication\, or master the elements of craft within a specific genre. You’ll work with an acclaimed author\, guiding you through 4-12 months of lessons\, workshops\, and revisions. Our instructors are all accomplished educators with a track record of student success. Limited enrollment with rolling admission up to the application deadline\, so apply right away to secure your spot! \nAll Book Farm participants receive an exclusive tote bag\, a craft book recommended by the instructor\, and a $100 gift certificate good toward future TWC workshops. Participants also receive exclusive access to The Writer’s Center staff\, all of whom are accomplished writers with extensive experience in editing and publishing.
URL:https://writer.org/event/memoir-year/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Master Level,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Novel Club w/ Lisa Ko
DESCRIPTION:Jumpstart your novel and writing practice in this ten-month intensive!\nIf you’re wondering how to write a novel and sustain a writing practice in the midst of everything\, Novel Club is for you. Together\, with the guidance of an experienced mentor and author and the camaraderie of your Novel Club cohort\, this is the year we will write and revise our novels. Through craft talks\, workshops\, and generative exercises\, you’ll experiment\, look at your blocks\, and define your creative process\, building a regular writing practice that works for your project and busy life. You’ll find a clear path forward for your manuscript and actionable next steps. \n\nWatch the Virtual Info Session\nMeet Lisa Ko\, instructor for our Novel Year workshop\, and have all your questions about the program answered! \nWATCH NOW >>>\n\nOver these ten months\, you will learn:\n\nStorytelling techniques and craft strategies and how to apply them: building scenes; developing characters; and elements of structure\, plot\, dialogue\, voice\, and perspective\nUncover what your novel is about\, clarify your writing intentions\, and develop a plan for how to achieve them\nOpportunities to workshop and thoughtfully engage with each other’s novels in progress in a supportive environment\nPractical skills for the writing life and demystifying the publication process\n\nStudents may read and prepare written comments on up to 50 pages of their peers’ writing for each class meeting. You may also read an excerpt of published work in preparation for craft discussions. \n\nYou should take this workshop if:\n\nYou have a story you want to tell\, but don’t know where to start\nYou’re at the beginning stages of writing a novel and unsure of how to proceed\nYou’ve started writing a novel\, but need a road map and more consistent structure to get to the finish line\nYou’re a serious writer who is open to rigor and play and ready to show up with curiosity and consistency\n\n\nSchedule\nThis class will meet virtually every other Wednesday\, with 20 total sessions. Workshop dates run from March 4\, 2026 – December 30\, 2026\, 8 – 10 pm ET. Full dates TBD. \n\n1:1 Mentoring\nAll workshops will be held over Zoom\, with additional opportunities to meet 1:1 with Lisa upon request. All enrolled students will have the option to schedule an individual follow-up meeting (1 hour) with Lisa approximately 6 months after the conclusion of the workshop.\n \n\nTo Apply\nApplication Deadline: Monday\, February 16\, 2026 \nTo apply\, send a brief cover letter explaining why you want to take this class and\, if applicable\, what your book in progress is about and where you are in your project (e.g.\, in the beginning/brainstorming stages\, in the middle of writing a first draft\, on your second round of revisions). A 5-10 page writing sample is encouraged\, but not required. Send your submission to emily.holland@writer.org by Monday\, February 16th\, 2026. Admissions will be on a rolling basis so participants are encouraged to submit early. \nAcceptance into the workshop is required before registering. \n\nAbout Book Farm @ The Writer’s Center\nThe Writer’s Center hosts a series of workshops for serious writers to complete book-length projects\, generate new work for publication\, or master the elements of craft within a specific genre. You’ll work with an acclaimed author\, guiding you through 4-12 months of lessons\, workshops\, and revisions. Our instructors are all accomplished educators with a track record of student success. Limited enrollment with rolling admission up to the application deadline\, so apply right away to secure your spot! \nAll Book Farm participants receive an exclusive tote bag\, a craft book recommended by the instructor\, and a $100 gift certificate good toward future TWC workshops. Participants also receive exclusive access to The Writer’s Center staff\, all of whom are accomplished writers with extensive experience in editing and publishing.
URL:https://writer.org/event/novel-club-w-lisa-ko/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Fiction,Master Level,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T220000
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SUMMARY:Poetic Rhythm
DESCRIPTION:Make the rhythm of your poetry run\, skip\, and dance!\nWe’ll learn the fundamentals of repeating rhythms in the poetic line – how to see it in others’ work\, and then how to adapt our own lines to repeated rhythm\, whether it’s regular meter\, or various rhythmic patterns in free verse. We’ll begin by scanning well known verse\, become familiar with the rhythmic structure of our own lines\, then practice rewriting one of our own poems in a metric form. In the second half of the course\, we’ll generate a draft of a new poem in either a verse form\, or in free verse which has been rhythmically enriched. \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\nSounding out words aloud to find their stresses\nStrong and weak stresses – not a switch that’s on or off!\nBasic feet and how they are grouped\nIambic lines and their variety\n\n5\,4\,3 feet/lines\nHeadless lines\nFeminine endings\nElisions\n“Strict” and “Loose” iambics\n\n\nSkipping and Dancing rhythms – Dactyl and Anapest\nIrregular rhythms in free verse\n\nTime requirements\n\n45 – 60 min/week\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThose who are interested in exploring meter\, but who don’t really feel or understand how to scan\, those who want to write free verse with a more rhythmical component\, and those who already write in meter but who want to refine and expand their skill. In all cases\, we’ll connect the natural rhythms of the way we speak with the way we write.\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/poetic-rhythm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:6 Sessions,Intermediate/Advanced Level,Poetry,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T210000
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SUMMARY:The Writer as Archivist: A Generative Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Let’s have fun engaging research and/or ephemera as a strategy to approaching our poems or prose!\nIn this multi-week writing workshop\, writers will be immersed in a safe space to experiment\, fail\, and soar one draft at a time. Our central concern will be how do writers use memory\, physical objects\, and Big Feelings to enhance the energy of a piece. We will read examples of poems and prose that invite readers to reimagine the work as more than a container for confessions or observation. Instead\, we will aim for writing that is alive\, in conversation with the broader world\, and that pushes the boundaries of the page. We will engage material objects\, geography\, personal and public history\, and popular culture as a stage to explore surprising revelations in tight\, lyrical\, breath-stealing work. This will be equal parts a generative workshop (designed to create new drafts) and we will also workshop your own 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\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nThe exciting archival turn in American poetry and prose.\nHow to experiment and use different POV.\nHow to build a blueprint for your own writing projects.\n\nTime requirements\n\nThere will be writing prompts given that you should bring to completion of a draft for us to discuss during workshop.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is open to poets and prose writers at any level looking for a new entry point into their 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/the-writer-as-archivist-a-generative-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:5 Sessions,All Levels,Mixed Genre,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
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:20260616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
CREATED:20260427T234909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T212412Z
UID:10005278-1781636400-1781643600@writer.org
SUMMARY:Smart Marketing Writers
DESCRIPTION:You’ve done great work–learn how to tell the world about it!\nThese days\, writers increasingly are expected to be their own best publicists\, which can be a challenge for those of us introverts who enjoy playing with words in solitude. In this session\, you’ll learn how to grow your author platform and publicize your book in smart\, efficient\, and cost-effective ways that go beyond social media posts and help you stay true to your authentic self. By the end of the class\, you’ll feel energized and excited rather than daunted by the prospect of letting the world know who you are and what you create. \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\nWhat is an author platform and how to build one\nCreating a network to help spread the word about your work\nMarketing and publicity on a budget\nBeing as creative with your publicity as you are with your writing\nLearn to publicize yourself and your work in ways that are true to your core beliefs and values as a writer and person.\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 of all genres who want to learn more about publicizing their work.\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/smart-marketing-writers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Publishing,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T213000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
CREATED:20260427T234906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T165645Z
UID:10005274-1781636400-1783459800@writer.org
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Persuasive Writing
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to change minds\, build support and make the case for your viewpoints and goals.\nLearn how to pack a powerful punch when writing persuasively! This four-week workshop covers the processes involved in writing persuasively and with confidence\, whether it is crafting newspaper op-eds and speeches or official emails\, memos\, letters and proposals. Everything starts with a core message. Think. Plan. Write. Participants will learn the techniques of audience analysis\, message development\, targeted research\, organization\, using persuasive language and effective use of “AI” in planning/strategizing. This class features hands-on writing instruction\, engaging discussion and an extensive reading list. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nHow to Nail Down Your Opinion and Stake Out Your Argument or Ultimate Goal\nHow to Plan and Write Strategically\nHow to Refine and Finalize Your Writing\n\nTime requirements\n\n1-2 hours weekly\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis is a great workshop for beginners and intermediate writers who want to tap into the power of “penning with persuasion.”\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/fundamentals-of-persuasive-writing-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Professional Writing,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
CREATED:20260427T234911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T212613Z
UID:10005283-1781722800-1783542600@writer.org
SUMMARY:How to Write a Stand Up Comedy Act
DESCRIPTION:How do comedians come up with ideas? It all starts with finding the funny in your life and turning it into material.\nLearn how to recognize a premise\, extract the humor\, and hone it into a stand-up act or funny story. Join an engaging\, workshop class led by a professional writer and comedian who will guide you through the craft of comedy\, from idea generation to polished performance. We’ll study comedians and styles and work on your unique voice in a fun and supportive class. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nStrengthen your voice\nRefine your storytelling skills\nDiscover how to turn your perspective into material that connects\n\nTime requirements\n\nReview notes each week – about 30 minutes.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nGreat workshop for essayists\, storytellers\, bloggers\, comedians and anyone who wants to sharpen their voice through humor. Whether or not you plan to perform\, you’ll learn the fundamentals of joke writing\, timing\, and storytelling in ways that strengthen all forms of communication.\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-stand-up-comedy-act-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Stage and Screen,Workshop,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
CREATED:20260427T234859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T212757Z
UID:10005252-1781722800-1784149200@writer.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
CREATED:20260427T234855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T183415Z
UID:10005242-1781949600-1781960400@writer.org
SUMMARY:Starting a Novel or Memoir
DESCRIPTION:Get your mind and body ready! Avoid potholes and injuries!\nReady to write that novel or memoir? Or have you started a large writing project and need some sound advice and a clear path forward? With a bit of planning\, reasonable goals\, well-timed support\, and a wider lens you can see your large writing project over the finish line. This class is for writers who are ready to turn their Idea into Action and for those who have started writing but are feeling a bit overwhelmed and could use some guidance and inspiration. This class will provide you with a lot of information and tips to get on and stay on the right track. \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\nMake space and time for your writing project\nCreate and keep a positive mindset\nAvoid common potholes (inner critics\, inefficient plans\, getting ahead of yourself\, etc.)\nBalance research and writing\nBuild your skills and get help when/where you need it\nUnderstand how YOU work best so you can create a successful road ma\n\nTime requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nWriters who’ve started writing the first draft of a novel or memoir (1-75 pages). Writers who’ve had an idea for a novel or memoir for a while and are ready to get in action! Writers of essays\, stories\, poems who are looking to write a bigger project next.\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/starting-a-novel-or-memoir/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Mixed Genre,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T123000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
CREATED:20260427T234910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T212922Z
UID:10005280-1781949600-1782563400@writer.org
SUMMARY:Before You Hit Submit
DESCRIPTION:This two-day workshop demystifies the submission process by helping writers determine when their work is ready to send out—and showing them exactly what to do next.\nThrough focused discussion and practical examples\, participants will learn how to assess readiness\, identify appropriate literary journals and agents\, and navigate the submission process step by step\, from final revisions to tracking responses. The workshop will also include guided discussion of query letters\, with time devoted to constructive\, actionable feedback. By the end of the workshop\, participants will leave with a clear submission plan\, a stronger understanding of the literary marketplace\, and concrete next steps for sending their work out with confidence. Participants are encouraged to bring a piece of writing they are considering submitting and a draft of a query letter for feedback. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\n How to evaluate whether a piece of writing is ready for submission\nHow to research and select appropriate literary journals and agents\nA step-by-step submission strategy\, from final revisions to tracking responses\nHow to write a clear\, effective query letter—and common mistakes to avoid\nHow to interpret responses\, handle rejections\, and plan next submissions\n\nTime requirements\n\nA few hours reading their peers’ submission. Please prepare to submit a short excerpt of your work and/or a query letter ahead of class.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nEveryone who hopes to publish.\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/before-you-hit-submit/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:2 Sessions,Intermediate/Advanced Level,Publishing,Workshop,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T123000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T123000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
CREATED:20260427T234904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T213437Z
UID:10005266-1782554400-1782563400@writer.org
SUMMARY:Villanelle Crash Course
DESCRIPTION:You may already be in love with the villanelle.\nSome of your favorite poems may be villanelles\, whether or not you know the form. Guided by an internationally published author of villanelles\, sonnets\, and other metrical poems\, you’ll first read time-honored villanelles to see how and why they work. Next\, we’ll write a group villanelle\, and then\, with or without shortcuts\, you’ll start one of your own. You’ll leave with at least one new (draft) or improved villanelle\, as well as insights about how writing poetry in form can unlock deeper meaning and enhance everything you write. \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 a villanelle is like a romance\nHow repetition can be playful and evocative\nLearn from Dylan Thomas\, Elizabeth Bishop\, Theodore Roethke\, and other masters.\n\nTime requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for anyone who would like to either improve their villanelle skills or write one for the first time.\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/villanelle-crash-course-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Poetry,Workshop,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
CREATED:20260427T234856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T210321Z
UID:10005243-1781636400-1781643600@writer.org
SUMMARY:Activating Creativity Through Play
DESCRIPTION:Participants will leave with new work on the page\, a toolkit of exercises they can use in their own writing practice\, and a renewed sense of creative momentum.\nEven the most disciplined writers encounter creative stalls\, moments when the page feels resistant and momentum fades. This workshop is designed to help writers restart their creative engines through structured exercises\, collaborative prompts\, and short creative challenges. Across a series of guided activities\, participants will engage in quick writing sprints\, storytelling games\, and group sharing designed to lower resistance and spark new ideas. The goal isn’t simply to “have fun\,” but to reconnect writers with the generative side of their practice\, where curiosity\, experimentation\, and risk-taking often lead to unexpected breakthroughs. By combining playful exercises with thoughtful discussion\, the workshop offers writers practical strategies for overcoming blocks\, generating fresh material\, and maintaining a sustainable creative rhythm. \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\nStructure & Plot\nCharacter Development\nConcrete Detail\n\nTime requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop would be for people looking to reignite their writing practice\, generate new material\, and reconnect with the creative side of their craft through structured exercises\, prompts\, and collaborative exploration.\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/activating-creativity-through-play/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Mixed Genre,Workshop,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
CREATED:20260427T234859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T164202Z
UID:10005253-1782932400-1784754000@writer.org
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:20260702T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T123000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
CREATED:20260427T234905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T164335Z
UID:10005267-1782986400-1786019400@writer.org
SUMMARY:Finding Your Poetic Voice
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will try on a variety of styles and forms on the way to finding your own poetic voice.\nWriting poems is discovery on paper\, and good poems surprise and delight the poet as much as anyone. In this workshop you will try on a variety of styles and forms on the way to finding your own poetic voice. We will read poems together and use them as starting points for your own work\, both in and out of class. The goal is for you to come away from the class with a portfolio of favorite poems–poems discovered in reading\, discovered in writing. Be prepared to cast aside your inner critic and write a lot! Required text: A Poetry Handbook by Mary Oliver \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:\n\nThis might be considered a back-to-basics class\, appropriate for any level\, using Mary Oliver’s book as a jumping off point for exploration and discussion. We will cover sound\, meter\, image\, voice\, reading as a writer\, and revision. The class includes one workshop session\, and lots of chances to write and share.\n\nTime requirements\n\n30-60 minutes\n\nMaterials\n\nA Poetry Handbook by Mary Oliver\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is geared towards novice poets\, but we will cover a lot of ground\, so is appropriate for anyone wanting a refresher on the basics of poetry 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/finding-your-poetic-voice-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:6 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Poetry,Workshop,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
CREATED:20260427T234912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T165206Z
UID:10005285-1783623600-1789074000@writer.org
SUMMARY:Writing the Feature-length Screenplay
DESCRIPTION:Write a feature-length screenplay from idea to first draft in this supportive workshop that teaches the essential principles of story structure\, character goals\, and meaningful conflict while guiding you step by step through drafting and workshopping your script.\nIn this 10-week intermediate to advanced workshop\, writers will complete a feature-length screenplay from outline to first draft. Participants are expected to arrive with a developed idea they are ready to write. The course begins with a brief review of key screenwriting principles—premise questions\, structure\, and character—before quickly moving into reviewing written pages the second week. Writers will be expected to generate approximately 10 pages per week\, building toward a complete 90-page screenplay by the end of the course. Class sessions will focus on reading and discussing student work\, with guided feedback designed to strengthen narrative momentum\, deepen character arcs\, and support each writer through the challenges of finishing a full draft. By the end of the workshop\, participants will have a completed feature-length screenplay and a clearer understanding of how to sustain and execute a cohesive cinematic story. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nScreenplay Structure & Plot Points – Learn the foundational structure of a feature-length screenplay and how to build a story that sustains audience engagement.\nProtagonist Goals & Character Development – Create compelling protagonists with clear motivations\, obstacles\, and character arcs.\nMeaningful Conflict – Develop conflict that naturally arises from your character’s goals and the pressures they face.\nScene Construction & Visual Storytelling – Write cinematic scenes that move the story forward through action\, dialogue\, and visual detail.\nWorkshopping & Revision Techniques – Receive guided feedback and learn how to revise pages to strengthen clarity\, pacing\, and emotional impact.\n\nTime requirements\n\n5-8 hours per week writing outside of class.\n\nMaterials\n\nThe Secret of Life Through Screenwriting by Joy Cheriel Brown\nWriting for Emotional Impact by Karl Iglesias\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for beginning writers who want to learn the fundamentals of screenwriting and develop their first feature-length screenplay. It is ideal for writers who have an idea for a film but need guidance on story structure\, character goals\, and conflict\, as well as those interested in learning the craft of cinematic storytelling.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/writing-the-feature-length-screenplay/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:10 Sessions,Intermediate/Advanced Level,Stage and Screen,Workshop,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
CREATED:20260427T234859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T165413Z
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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:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T123000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
CREATED:20260427T234850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T165512Z
UID:10005226-1783764000-1783773000@writer.org
SUMMARY:Creating Conflict & Tension
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to build tension in virtually every scene…and keep readers turning pages.\nStrengthening the conflict in any type of fiction will bump up the tension and turn limp\, ordinary fiction into an extraordinary tale that will keep readers turning pages. Whether you choose to write literary fiction\, mysteries\, family sagas\, thrillers\, historical fiction\, sci-fi or fantasy—you can learn techniques for drawing readers into your tales through action\, dialogue\, setting details\, and plot twists that make your work stand out from the crowd. Join us and leave with ideas to apply to your stories. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nCharacters’ Motivation\nStructure\nEmotion\nSensory Details\nAction\n\nTime requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nAny fiction author who worries that their stories lack the necessary tension to hold readers’ attention\, or whose past submissions for publication have not met with success.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/creating-conflict-tension-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T123000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
CREATED:20260427T234908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T170216Z
UID:10005275-1783764000-1784982600@writer.org
SUMMARY:How to Write A Grant Proposal
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to write proposals to request grants from funders.\nThis workshop will cover how to research prospective funders\, the elements of a good proposal\, and how to approach funders. Proposal writing is a practical skill that\, applied to those who work or volunteer for non-profit organizations\, can be a good source of freelance writing income. Please come to class with a non-profit or project in mind to use as the focus of your research and proposal. By the end of class\, you will have a draft of a proposal to use for fundraising. \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\nProspect Research\nSections of a Good Proposal\nReporting and Budgeting\n\nTime requirements\n\n1-2 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nWriters associated with non-profit organization\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-grant-proposal-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:3 Sessions,All Levels,Professional Writing,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
CREATED:20260427T234905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T170306Z
UID:10005268-1783767600-1783774800@writer.org
SUMMARY:Write the Day
DESCRIPTION:You will transform your day into poetry and fiction. You will make poems and stories from everyday details of your life.\nWe will read and then write poems and stories starting from close observation of our day\, from waking to preparing coffee and buttering bread\, to recalling a dream\, to answering a nagging question from the night’s quarrel\, to walking in the woods. \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:\n\nTo write from dreams\nTo consider every experience as material for poetry and fiction\nTo write a poem in ten minutes\nTo make writing a kind of exercise like walking or filling out a crossword puzzle\n\nTime requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nPoets\, fiction writers\, memoirists\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/write-the-day-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Poetry,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T103000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
CREATED:20260427T234909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T170704Z
UID:10005279-1784192400-1784802600@writer.org
SUMMARY:Book Promotion Through Podcasting
DESCRIPTION:Podcasts are a powerful way to get your book and voice out there\, and grow your audience.\nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn how to craft a winning podcast pitch\, get booked on the right shows\, and be an engaging guest. Work with any publicist and they’ll tell you\, “Want to get your book and your voice out there? Pay attention to podcasts!” In this workshop we’ll focus on how to prepare your pitch materials\, how to get booked on podcasts\, how to be a great guest\, and even how to create a professional podcasting environment. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nWays to get booked on podcast both on your own and with agencies.\nHow to create podcast prep and pitch sheets for podcast bookings.\nHow to make your podcast performance your best performance!\nHow to create your own\, miniature podcast studio to look and sound your best including equipment and where to find it.\n\nTime requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for anyone who is looking for a new challenge\, and who wants to get their book\, their voice\, and their content out to the general public.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/book-promotion-through-podcasting-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:2 Sessions,All Levels,Publishing,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
CREATED:20260427T234857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T171311Z
UID:10005246-1784226600-1784233800@writer.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Micro-Memoir and Flash Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Short-form writing is its own art—and the discipline it demands will sharpen everything else you write.\nWhat if the most powerful story you ever write is also the shortest? In this workshop\, we’ll explore the surprisingly expansive world of micro-memoir and flash fiction—stories of 1\,000 words or less that pack an emotional punch far exceeding their size. These compressed forms have their own distinct demands: finding the singular moment that encapsulates everything\, resisting the urge to over-explain\, and choosing only the precise word. But here’s the deeper reward: mastering the discipline of the short form will sharpen your instincts and strengthen your writing across every genre you work in. Whether you’re a seasoned writer seeking a new challenge or a beginner ready to discover your potential\, this introductory session will reveal what makes these little stories tick and send you home with fresh ideas and inspiration. \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\nWhat micro-memoir and flash fiction are—and aren’t\nHow to elevate your story beyond the anecdote\nHow a singular moment can carry the full emotional weight of your narrative\nHow to generate new work ready to develop and submit to literary magazines\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 open to all writers who want to learn short-form writing and sharpen their craft across all 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/intro-to-micro-memoir-and-flash-fiction/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,Beginner Level,Mixed Genre,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T220000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
CREATED:20260505T175042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T153454Z
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\nWatch the Virtual Info Session\nMeet Lacey N. Dunham\, instructor for our Novel Overhauler workshop\, and have all your questions about the program answered! \n \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:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
CREATED:20260427T234900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T171533Z
UID:10005255-1784469600-1784480400@writer.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T213000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
CREATED:20260427T234857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T171431Z
UID:10005247-1784660400-1784669400@writer.org
SUMMARY:This Isn't Real: Add Dream Logic to Your Work
DESCRIPTION:Use dream logic techniques to make your work weird and beautiful!\nBecome the next David Lynch — apply dream logic to your fiction\, poetry\, and hybrid work. Participants in this one-day class will learn what dream logic is and its methods. They will practice these strategies through an in-class generative exercise. Participants will leave with one piece started and ideas for further exploration. \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\nDream Logic\nStream-of-consciousness\nWeird Strategies\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 any writer who wants to add a taste of the strange and weird to their work.\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/this-isnt-real-add-dream-logic-to-your-work/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Mixed Genre,Workshop,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T213000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050527
CREATED:20260427T234850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T172307Z
UID:10005227-1784660400-1787693400@writer.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Fiction Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Refine your accomplished stories in a supportive atmosphere.\nDeep 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. \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 be sure your characters are realistic and complex.\nHow to make your dialogue reveal character and sound natural.\nHow to structure a story to increase narrative tension.\n\nTime requirements\n\nYou’ll need to set aside approximately 2-4 hours outside of class each week to develop your own stories and to give thorough feedback to your fellow authors.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis course is designed for advanced fiction writers with previous workshop experience and a well-honed understanding of point of view\, character\, and narrative tension. Participants will have the opportunity to bounce their stories-in-progress off other writers in preparation for polishing and sending the work out for publication.\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/advanced-fiction-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:6 Sessions,Advanced Level,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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