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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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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
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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\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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T220000
DTSTAMP:20260607T082709
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;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260607T082709
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260607T082709
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T082709
CREATED:20260427T234854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T202905Z
UID:10005239-1780340400-1782766800@writer.org
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:20260606T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T082709
CREATED:20260427T234903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204554Z
UID:10005261-1780750800-1782572400@writer.org
SUMMARY:Honoring the Ancestors: A Poetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Take a journey inward and find connections with the ancestors that will inspire your poetry.\nThis generative poetry workshop begins with a grounding exercise that prepares participants to begin a journey inward. With this experiential starting point\, and specific writing prompts\, attendees will delve into individual\, shared and personal experiences and memories. These prompts are intended to provide the inspiration to connect with and create work that honor their ancestors. \n\nIn-person class: This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh St\, Bethesda MD. \n\nThis generative poetry workshop:\n\nIs an experiential journey inward\nUncovers ancestral memories\nRespects personal experiences and memories\nCreates shared experiences\nCreates work that honor the ancestors\n\nTime Requirements\n\nParticipants will need time outside each session of the workshop to polish the work they created during class. Attending The Writer’s Center Open Mic will be recommended to share their work.\n\nMaterials\n\nUnsettling America: An Anthology of Contemporary Multicultural Poetry (recommendation but not required)\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for all levels and 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/honoring-the-ancestors-a-poetry-workshop/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Poetry,The Writer's Center,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTSTAMP:20260607T082709
CREATED:20260427T234847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204726Z
UID:10005219-1780876800-1782172799@writer.org
SUMMARY:Letting Your Characters Talk: Dialogue Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Learn the secrets of great dialogue!\nTake your dialogue to the next level with this online three-week intensive course. Good dialogue does not mimic regular speech. It brings rhythm to the page\, characterizes\, sets the scene\, advances plot\, and creates immediacy in your storytelling. Over the three weeks\, you’ll learn the mechanics of what makes dialogue flow on the page and how to make your characters sound natural or realistic. We’ll do this by studying novel excerpts\, scripts\, and craft books. By the end of the course\, you’ll be able to apply new techniques that improve the dialogue in your own fiction. \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\nCharacterizing through dialogue\nSubtext\nMechanics of dialogue\n\nTime requirements\n\n2-4 hours/No reading required in advance\n\nMaterials\n\nAll materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers looking to deepen their understanding of what makes for great dialogue.\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/letting-your-characters-talk-dialogue-intensive/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:3 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T213000
DTSTAMP:20260607T082709
CREATED:20260427T234858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T205139Z
UID:10005251-1780945200-1780954200@writer.org
SUMMARY:How—and Where—To Pitch Your Personal Essays
DESCRIPTION:Learn how and where to submit your personal essays!\nPersonal essays are perhaps the genre that has the largest array of publication possibilities—literary journals\, newspapers\, magazines\, alumni publications\, and more all publish this form. That’s the good news! The challenge: finding the right publications for your story\, along with submission guidelines\, pay rates\, and style preferences. In this workshop\, you’ll learn where to find writer’s guidelines for popular newspaper and magazine essay columns (many with tips from the editor)\, how to create a submission plan to increase your success\, and the pros and cons of submitting essays to newspapers and magazines vs. literary journals. By the end\, you’ll have a list of resources and actionable tips to move your submissions forward. Give that essay on your hard drive (or in your journal) a chance to be published. \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\nDiscover where and how to find publications that accept essays and their writers guidelines\nLearn the differences between submitting to\, and publishing in\, magazines\, newspapers and literary journals\nLeave with actionable tips and resources to submit essays\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 beginning to advanced essay writers looking to learn where and how to submit their essays 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/how-and-where-to-pitch-your-personal-essays-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T082709
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:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T082709
CREATED:20260427T234855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T205702Z
UID:10005242-1781344800-1781355600@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:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T082709
CREATED:20260427T234848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T205757Z
UID:10005221-1781348400-1781355600@writer.org
SUMMARY:Writing About Mental Health Topics in Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Learn to write about mental health topics in your fiction with accuracy and care.\nWrite about mental health with intention. Along with general guidelines\, examples from popular media will be reviewed so you can learn how to avoid clichés and dig deeper into what shapes people’s various experiences with mental health. Participants will apply psychological concepts to plot and character development. \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\nRecognize and analyze mental health tropes in popular media.\nWrite about specific mental health diagnoses.\nInclude mental health themes across fiction genres.\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 fiction writers who want to explore aspects of mental health in their stories with accuracy and care.\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-about-mental-health-topics-in-fiction-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTSTAMP:20260607T082709
CREATED:20260427T234903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T205917Z
UID:10005264-1781481600-1783382399@writer.org
SUMMARY:Reading and Writing Contemporary Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Write new poems based on exciting new poetic voices!\nIn this generative poetry course\, we will immerse ourselves in the landscape of contemporary poetry and craft our own poems. Each week\, we will read works published in contemporary literary journals from a diverse range of writers including Patrycja Humienik\, KB Brookins\, Kenzie Allen\, Hanif Abdurraqib\, and many others. We will also engage with their work via interviews/craft essays. We will then use techniques and inspiration from them to kickstart our writing process. With writing exercises and prompts\, students can expect to write at least one poem a week. There will be opportunities to receive written feedback on your work from your peers\, plus feedback from the instructor across the duration of the class. \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\nCraft Elements of Contemporary Poetry\nPoetry Writing Prompts\nWays to Tap Into Your Creativity (and Maintain a Creative Practice)\nHow to Find New Journals/Poets for Inspiration\n\nTime requirements\n\nApproximately 2-3 hours a week\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for poets and writers of all levels who are interested in generating new work and gaining inspiration from new poetic voices at their own pace.\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-and-writing-contemporary-poetry/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Poetry,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T082709
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T082709
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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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:20260617T180000
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SUMMARY:Revision! Revision! Revision!
DESCRIPTION:Expand your short story or novel in a new direction!\nStuck on where to take your short story or novel? Bored of the typical workshop critique format? In this course\, we’ll undergo unique revision exercises to refuel your imagination and broaden/extend your short story or novel chapters. After four weeks\, you’ll have a deeper understanding of your plot and characters\, several new drafts of your story\, new ideas for where to take your piece\, and greater ease with sharing your work. Students will be expected to prepare a short presentation of their story for the class — this can include reading from your work and a short description of the plot & characters. Each class will open with a student presentation\, then move into revision exercises with in-class writing time. \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\nRevision exercises\nDifferent ways to approach the same story\nHow to talk about\, pitch\, and present your work\n\nTime requirements\n\n1-2 hours \n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for fiction or hybrid writers looking to revise and/or deepen their short stories or novel chapters.\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/revision-revision-revision/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,Fiction,Intermediate/Advanced Level,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T082709
CREATED:20260427T234911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T212613Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T082709
CREATED:20260427T234859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T212757Z
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SUMMARY:Historical Research for Narrative Writing
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to narrative writing and experimentation through historical research.\nAn introduction to narrative writing and experimentation through historical research. Learn how to work with and harness archival resources\, interpret historical gaps\, and use narrative reconstruction as a public history tool. The workshop will include a presentation of examples from the instructor’s current research process\, featuring archival imagery\, documents\, and story iterations. Participants will engage in exercises to think and write through their own historical narrative projects\, whether meant for personal memoir or public scholarship. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn how to:\n\nHarness archival resources\nWrite into the past\nUse narrative reconstruction as a research method\n\nTime requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nDesigned for emerging scholars\, writers\, and community members interested in recovering underrepresented histories. Open to all levels and genres\, but especially those interested in ex-PEER-imenting with their writing and creative practice.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/historical-research-for-narrative-writing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:5 Sessions,Beginner Level,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T123000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T133000
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SUMMARY:Finding Your Light on the Page: A Summer Solstice Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Harness the energy of the longest day of the year to uncover your authentic writing voice.\nThis generative workshop invites writers to explore what becomes visible when we write toward the light. Through guided prompts\, reflection\, and discussion\, participants will explore how internal censorship and perfectionism can obscure authentic voice and limit creative expression. By the end of the workshop\, writers will leave with new material and practical strategies for writing more freely\, with greater clarity and confidence. No preparation required. \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:\n\nTechniques for quieting internal censorship while writing\nHow instinctive writing can reveal authentic voice\n\nMethods for generating surprising material through timed prompts\n\nStrategies for moving past perfectionism and self-editing\n\nHow to identify and develop the voice that already exists\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 want to reconnect with their highest voice on the page. It’s ideal for writers feeling blocked\, over-edited\, or stuck in perfectionism\, as well as those looking for a supportive space for self-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/finding-your-light-on-the-page-a-summer-solstice-workshop/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:1 Session,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Mixed Genre,The Writer's Center,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T123000
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T210000
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SUMMARY:Reading Your Work Out Loud with Jennifer Hamady
DESCRIPTION:Practice sharing your story and yourself\nSpend an evening practicing and learning about the art of public speaking. This in-person coaching session will give you the opportunity to bring your voice– and self– to the words you’ve written. You’ll learn how to become a more genuine and effective communicator of your work\, which will in turn fuel a more authentic writing process and outcome. You’ll leave the workshop with an experience of camaraderie\, community\, and a more deeply rooted sense of your creative and expressive self. Please have on hand a number of pieces you’d be comfortable sharing during the meeting. There will be a break; please also bring a snack and water.
URL:https://writer.org/event/out-loud-with-jennifer-hamady/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Fiction,Mixed Genre,Nonfiction,Poetry,Professional Writing,Stage and Screen,The Writer's Center,Workshop
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