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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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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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SUMMARY:Creating Novel Characters
DESCRIPTION:Bring your characters to life on the page.\nWhen writing a novel\, we must know our primary characters inside and out. We need to understand their desires\, motivations\, and frustrations\, their histories and their futures. This workshop will focus on the development of authentic characters. Participants will examine character as both autonomous and residing within the context of the other novelistic elements\, and we will examine the challenge of creating and integrating these various elements into a cohesive and credible whole. Participants will explore the main character(s) in their novels-in-progress. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nYour character’s past and future\nYour character’s motivations\nHow the plot will bring about your character’s arc\nHow to reveal your character on the page\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nNone required\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers looking to add dimension to their fictional characters.\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-novel-characters-8/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
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SUMMARY:Reading Poems to Write Poems
DESCRIPTION:Study and analyze great poets and poems to discover new ways to write great poems.\nThis is a reader’s workshop\, focusing on close readings of poems by two great American poets\, Stanley Plumly and Natasha Trethewey\, in order more deeply to enjoy their poems and to derive specific strategies and prompts for our own work. This focused two-hour gathering will be in two parts\, with David Baker examining Plumly’s work and Christopher Kondrich plumbing Trethewey’s. We’ll dive-deep into specific poems\, identify each poet’s signature tactics\, and talk about the class’s own practices. We hope to have some time for in-class writing\, and we hope you take away specific\, engaging new methods for your next poems. There’s no prior preparation necessary\, though familiarity with the two poets would be useful; we’ll have handouts for class and if you have Plumly’s Collected Poems and Trethewey’s Native Guard\, it would be helpful to bring with you. \n\nIn-person class: This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh St\, Bethesda MD. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn how to:\n\nRead\, analyze\, and enjoy specific poems from two master poets\nIdentify distinct strategies of poetic composition\nDiscover various techniques from form to voice\, syntax to story\, personal narrative to social relevance\nDerive writing opportunities and prompts for your future poetry\n\nTime Requirements\n\nThis is a one-day two-hour experience. To prepare\, read or reread poems by Stanley Plumly and Natasha Trethewey; and be able to describe your own compositional methods and aspirations for poetry.\n\nMaterials\n\nCollected Poems of Stanley Plumly (W. W. Norton\, 2025)\nNative Guard by Natasha Trethewey (Houghton Mifflin\, 2006)\n\nIf you don’t have either or both of these books\, we will also have a handout of the poems we’ll discuss.\n\n\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop-class will be useful both for beginning and experienced poets as they strive toward new methods\, forms\, and inspiration for their work to come.\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/reading-poems-to-write-poems/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Poetry,The Writer's Center,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260607T095649
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T023828Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to the Novel
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to write a novel but didn’t know where to start?\nThis workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting pen to paper. The workshop will focus on everything from generating ideas to developing characters to establishing point of view. Participants will discuss many elements of fiction (dialogue\, scene\, etc.) but the emphasis will be on discovering the writing process that works best for each writer. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn how to:\n\nDevelop you Premise\nEstablish Point of View/Narrative Voice\nCreate authentic Characters\nOrganize Plot and Structure\nCreate good writing habits\nDetermine your personal Process\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nRequired: Hooked by Les Edgerton and Plot & Structure by James Scott Bell\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for those who have never written a novel before – or for those who are looking for a strong foundation in the basic components of novel-writing.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/intro-to-the-novel-8/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:8 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095649
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T203304Z
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SUMMARY:Show and Tell Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make your work compelling with the most important skill any writer can possess.\nSuccessful writers make readers feel and intuit precisely what they want them to by using the technique of showing writing. No other element of craft promises this immediacy and power to bring a work to life. This is how to make a flat passage sing\, how to gain your readers’ trust and emotional participation. Through exploration of compelling published examples\, exercises\, lively discussion\, and inspiring instruction\, you will learn to elevate your stories to submission-quality prose. \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 to write in scenes\nLearn to dramatize rather than summarize\nLearn to create reader emotions\nLearn to present the evidence rather than tell\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 improve the skill of seasoned writers and demonstrate to new writers the power of showing rather than telling writing to elevate work to literary quality.\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/show-and-tell-intensive-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Mixed Genre,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095649
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T194219Z
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SUMMARY:Evoking Reader Empathy
DESCRIPTION:Discover techniques to infuse your writing with emotional depth.\nEven a well-crafted story can fail to resonate with readers if it lacks emotional impact. The key is to forge a connection that encourages readers to invest in your characters and embark on their own emotional journeys. In this workshop\, we’ll discuss how to avoid clichés and heavy-handed moralizing while finding the right balance of internal thought\, scene\, and underlying tension. Additionally\, we’ll explore how to use specific objects or images (such as your father’s watch\, a beloved place\, or a work of art) to carry the emotional weight of your narrative. Through reading examples and participating in short exercises\, you will practice and refine your ability to evoke empathy on the page. \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 importance of underlying emotion\nHow to avoid clichéd emotions\nThe objective correlative technique\nHow to craft resonant endings\n\nTime requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop will benefit both memoir and fiction writers wishing to deepen reader engagement.\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/evoking-reader-empathy-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Mixed Genre,Workshop,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTSTAMP:20260607T095649
CREATED:20260504T214125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T171405Z
UID:10005290-1778803200-1783123199@writer.org
SUMMARY:Intro to the Novel
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to write a novel but didn’t know where to start?\nThis workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting pen to paper. The workshop will focus on everything from generating ideas to developing characters to establishing point of view. Participants will discuss many elements of fiction (dialogue\, scene\, etc.) but the emphasis will be on discovering the writing process that works best for each writer. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn how to:\n\nDevelop you Premise\nEstablish Point of View/Narrative Voice\nCreate authentic Characters\nOrganize Plot and Structure\nCreate good writing habits\nDetermine your personal Process\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nHooked by Les Edgerton\nPlot & Structure by James Scott Bell\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for those who have never written a novel before – or for those who are looking for a strong foundation in the basic components of novel-writing.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/intro-to-the-novel-2/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:8 Sessions,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T123000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095649
CREATED:20260427T234846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T194333Z
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SUMMARY:Point of View
DESCRIPTION:Give your fiction a professional edge and increase its publication chances.\nOne of the most challenging fiction techniques is perspective. A wandering Point of View confuses readers and signals literary agents and publishers that the author has lost control of their own story. Choosing a plan that is well matched to your story and voice can make the difference between a publishing contract and rejection. Learn how to develop an effective and consistent perspective that will demonstrate your competence and enable readers to follow a story’s progress while avoiding confusing “head hopping.” \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 understand perspective\nTools for choosing POVs\nStructure\nGenre preferences for POV\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 expressly designed to help writers of fiction\, memoir\, and creative nonfiction understand and use the power of perspective.\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/point-of-view/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095649
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SUMMARY:Writing as a Restorative Practice
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to navigate all phases of the creative process without giving up or burning out.\nAs writers\, it’s vital that we nurture our creativity through self-care so we can work with our natural rhythms and not against them. In this class\, you will work through exercises that identify limiting beliefs\, clarify needs and motivations\, and rejuvenate creative energy. This workshop is ideal for writers of all levels struggling with time management\, critical self-talk\, burnout\, creative blocks\, perfectionism\, and procrastination. We will explore where our creative blocks come from and how to work through them so they don’t stop our progress. Whether you have been writing for years or are just starting or returning to the practice\, you will come away with techniques and strategies that support you in building a restorative writing practice that brings your creative callings to life in a sustainable way. \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\nMindset shifts for unraveling creative blocks\nTime management strategies\nThe four-step creative process and patterns of behavior that support it\nSelf-discovery as an idea generation technique\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 writers of all levels and genres who want to pursue their creative callings at a pace that works for their temperament and lifestyle.\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-as-a-restorative-practice-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T123000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095649
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SUMMARY:Your Personal Artifacts in Fiction and Nonfiction
DESCRIPTION:Focus on real-life artifacts to jumpstart new works of fiction or creative nonfiction.\nJumpstart your fiction or literary nonfiction with a focus on important parts and objects of your life. The goal of the class will be both instructive and generative\, focusing on layering stories with subtext\, depth\, and meaning. \n\nIn-person class: This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh St\, Bethesda MD. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nFocus on descriptive\, contextual language layered with subtext and meaning.\nJumpstart new pieces or deepen works in progress through analysis of literary examples and guided prompts designed to experiment with language and generate new ideas and new work\n\nTime Requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nOpen to all levels of writers — will be designed to jumpstart your writing journey with a deep dive into bringing out larger theme in descriptive language.\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-personal-artifacts-in-fiction-and-nonfiction/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:2 Sessions,All Levels,Mixed Genre,The Writer's Center,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T220000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095649
CREATED:20260427T234902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T195920Z
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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:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095649
CREATED:20260505T174117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T134847Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Info Session for Novel Overhauler w/ Lacey N. Dunham
DESCRIPTION:Meet Lacey N. Dunham\, instructor for our Novel Overhauler workshop\, and have all your questions about the program answered! The Writer’s Center staff will be on hand\, too\, to address any logistical questions. \nRegister below! \n\nAbout the Program\nApplication Deadline: June 15\, 2026\nWorkshop Dates: Begins July 16\, meeting biweekly for ~6 months\nCost: $2\,600 | Members $2\,500 \nRevise your novel in 6 months! \nHave you written a novel but don’t know where to begin revising? Or maybe you’re feeling stuck in the middle of drafting your novel and need help moving forward to the end? This intensive\, six-month novel revision workshop is open to writers of all genres and forms of the novel. In a supportive workshop atmosphere\, writers will workshop their novel three times alongside a group of dedicated peers.  \nFind the full details and apply here »
URL:https://writer.org/event/virtual-info-session-for-novel-overhauler-w-lacey-n-dunham/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Fiction,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T103000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095649
CREATED:20260427T234908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T195945Z
UID:10005277-1779958800-1780569000@writer.org
SUMMARY:Book Marketing On A Budget
DESCRIPTION:You don’t need a big budget to make a big splash with your book; just the right strategy.\nIn this workshop you’ll discover over 30 practical\, budget-friendly book marketing strategies\, from building a book launch to leveraging social media\, blogs\, podcasts\, Amazon tools\, press releases\, and more. Each session will be fast-paced\, idea-heavy\, and packed with real-world tactics you can apply immediately. By the end of the program\, you’ll walk away with a personalized\, actionable marketing plan\, and the confidence to promote your book like a pro. \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\nOver 30 marketing ideas.\nTips on negotiating larger book sales.\nThe value of working with book distributors.\nStrategies designed to get those Amazon reviews.\nHow to create a book launch that energizes those who support you!\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 writers who have published a book\, are preparing to publish\, or have a finished manuscript they believe in. Whether you’re launching your debut or giving new life to an existing title\, it’s never too early\, or too late\, to champion your book and get it into the hands of readers.\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-marketing-on-a-budget-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:2 Sessions,All Levels,Publishing,Workshop,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260607T095649
CREATED:20260427T234846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T203136Z
UID:10005216-1780012800-1781913599@writer.org
SUMMARY:Flash Fiction: A Generative Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn to transform fleeting ideas into complete\, compelling flash fiction through four weeks of focused generative writing.\nDiscover how a single moment can hold an entire world: write bold\, luminous flash fiction in this flexible\, go-at-your-own-pace four-week generative workshop. Each week\, you’ll read short examples of flash fiction and explore craft elements such as compression\, image\, voice\, and narrative movement. Through guided prompts\, participants will generate new work and have the opportunity to share drafts in a supportive\, craft-focused environment. By the end of the workshop\, participants will have written several original flash pieces and developed strategies for expanding or revising them into polished stories. There will be reading assignments. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nTechniques for compression and narrative economy; how to build a complete story in under 1\,000 words.\nHow to use image\, voice\, and precise detail to create emotional resonance in very short fiction.\nStrategies for generating flash fiction quickly through prompts and constraints.\nMethods for shaping a flash piece through structure\, surprise\, and meaningful endings.\nApproaches to revision and expansion\, including how flash pieces can evolve into longer stories\n\nTime requirements\n\nYou can choose to spend as much or as little time as possible. But an average of 3-4 hours a week is reasonable to expect.\n\nMaterials\n\nReading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for beginning and intermediate fiction writers interested in exploring flash fiction\, as well as poets\, essayists\, and experienced writers curious about working in a compressed narrative form. Writers looking to generate new work\, sharpen their sense of image and voice\, and experiment with short\, powerful storytelling will find this workshop especially useful.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/flash-fiction-a-generative-workshop/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260607T095649
CREATED:20260427T234846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T203019Z
UID:10005217-1780012800-1781913599@writer.org
SUMMARY:Plotting Your Novel
DESCRIPTION:Are you a pantser or a planner?\nWhether you are an organized planner or a writer who flies by the seat of their pants\, a novel still needs structure. In this workshop\, participants will study the architecture of a novel and devise plans for plotting their novels. Using the three-act structure as a map\, we will explore the basic components of a novel’s plot. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nClearly define the premise of your novel\nDetermine your main character(s) and the central conflicts (both external and internal)\nDefine (and write) the inciting incident\nDetermine the novel’s climax\nBegin to consider possible conclusions\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nHooked by Les Edgerton\nPlot & Structure by James Scott Bell\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for anyone struggling with the plot and structure of their novel.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/plotting-your-novel-7/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T123000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095649
CREATED:20260427T234853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T203235Z
UID:10005237-1780135200-1780144200@writer.org
SUMMARY:How to Write a Lot
DESCRIPTION:Establish an invincible writing habit!\nYou may think you don’t have the time\, energy\, or inspiration to write because of your hectic lifestyle. Wrong! Learn what professional writers know about organizing their time\, establishing a productive writing routine\, and getting their stories written. We’ll share methods many professional writers use to complete their books in months instead of years\, their short stories in mere weeks. Become the dedicated author you’ve always dreamed of being. \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\nTime Management\nPrioritizing Your Writing\nProfessional techniques\nWorking to Completion\n\nTime requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nWriters of fiction\, memoir\, or creative nonfiction looking to improve their production.\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-lot-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Mixed Genre,Workshop,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095649
CREATED:20260427T234854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T203321Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Started Creative Writing: Try 3 Genres
DESCRIPTION:Find Your Niche\nFind your creativity with fun exercises in poetry\, memoir\, and fiction. You’ll take home two original poems plus at least one short piece of fiction and memoir. Opportunities to read your writing aloud and receive positive feedback can help you identify your specific writing talents. If you’re an experienced writer\, this is your opportunity to experiment with other genres. Please bring your favorite writing instruments to the workshop and check your email the night before to print out any handouts to bring with you the next day. \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\nSensory Details\nDialogue\nIdentifying Real life characters\n\nTime requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nTake this workshop if you’ve itching to write creatively but don’t know where to start or if you just want to get past your resistance or if you are an experienced writer who wants to try your hand at other 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/getting-started-creative-writing-try-3-genres/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Mixed Genre,Workshop,Zoom
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