Tone up your writing muscles so you can go the distance. Classes begin with a short warm up exercise followed by a prompt for a longer piece. Participants will then […]
Writing good sentences is harder than you think! Each session will consist of an in-person lecture on a particular sentence-level technique, followed by a workshop component. Participants will apply the […]
Let's finish that novel you've started! Are you serious about writing a novel but struggling? This intermediate course will examine the eight fundamental elements of the novel to help you […]
Write new poems based on exciting new poetic voices! In this generative poetry course, we will immerse ourselves in the landscape of contemporary poetry and craft our own poems. Each […]
Learn how our brains are wired for poetry, and use that knowledge to enrich your writing. “Whole-Brain Poetry” is an opportunity to explore some of the ways poetry interacts with […]
In this workshop, participants will study the architecture of a novel and devise plans for plotting their novels. Whether you are an organized planner or a writer who flies by […]
Podcasting is one of the easiest ways to get your book and your voice out there, and we’ll not only be looking at how to find good podcasts and get […]
Podcasting is one of the easiest ways to get your book and your voice out there, and we’ll not only be looking at how to find good podcasts and get […]
Create, track, and maximize your writing time to finish projects sooner and with less stress! You may think you don't have the time, energy, or inspiration to write because of […]
Learn how to push through writer roadblocks so you can finally finish that novel! Have you been working and reworking the beginning of your novel but can’t seem to push […]
Use spirituality to strengthen and freshen your creativity. You will learn to facilitate a concentrated focus and tap into a higher source of inspiration, whether viewed as the highest self, […]
The Writer’s Center welcomes contributors to Best Small Fictions 2023 for a reading from the anthology. Featured readers include Matt Goldberg, Malvika Jolly, Sandra Schmuhl Long, Fiona J. Mackintosh, Chloe […]
Become concise as news, precise as law. Lead with the future — not background — for lead-ership, especially in a crisis. That’s the most important of eight journalism skills that […]
Latine writers of DC! Join us for an informal gathering at The Writer’s Center! It’ll be a chance to talk shop, network, and hang out with other writers. Please bring […]
Learn the single most important skill any writer, of any genre can possess. A dynamic workshop on the single most important skill any writer can have. Skilled writers make readers […]
Does a good poem have to take itself seriously? Many poets today suffer from “humor anxiety”—the fear that trying to be funny will damage their reputations. But the success of […]
Join us at The Writer’s Center for an informal gathering with other second-generation immigrant writers. It's the perfect opportunity to network and share stories. Please bring a drink or an […]
Learn to spot the red flags in your fiction that may cause your story to be rejected by literary agents or publishers! Revision is a dirty word to some writers. […]
What’s special about the sonnet? Guided by a prize-winning and internationally published author of sonnets, villanelles, and other metrical poems, you’ll first read time-honored sonnets to see how and why […]
Learn how to incorporate techniques from past myth and fable storytelling traditions to create contemporary work that feels both timeless and fresh! Fables, myths, and tales! What is it about […]