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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:Finding Your Poetic Voice
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will try on a variety of styles and forms on the way to finding your own poetic voice.\nWriting poems is discovery on paper\, and good poems surprise and delight the poet as much as anyone. In this workshop you will try on a variety of styles and forms on the way to finding your own poetic voice. We will read poems together and use them as starting points for your own work\, both in and out of class. The goal is for you to come away from the class with a portfolio of favorite poems–poems discovered in reading\, discovered in writing. Be prepared to cast aside your inner critic and write a lot! Required text: A Poetry Handbook by Mary Oliver \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop:\n\nThis might be considered a back-to-basics class\, appropriate for any level\, using Mary Oliver’s book as a jumping off point for exploration and discussion. We will cover sound\, meter\, image\, voice\, reading as a writer\, and revision. The class includes one workshop session\, and lots of chances to write and share.\n\nTime requirements\n\n30-60 minutes\n\nMaterials\n\nA Poetry Handbook by Mary Oliver\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is geared towards novice poets\, but we will cover a lot of ground\, so is appropriate for anyone wanting a refresher on the basics of poetry writing.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/finding-your-poetic-voice-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:6 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Poetry,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:The Art of Description
DESCRIPTION:Learn the secret to engaging readers with your writing!\nThis four-week interactive class is designed to give you the skills to write rich descriptive sentences and paragraphs that infuse life into your characters and the worlds you create. During this course\, you will strengthen your powers of observation through a variety of assigned weekly readings and writing exercises. You’ll also share some of your own writing and enjoy reading the work of other participants. A new lesson will open on Mondays and assignments will be due by the end of each week. After the completion of this course\, you’ll have new material that may springboard future stories. \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\nHow to write rich and varied descriptive sentences\nHow to incorporate the five senses into your writing\nConcrete details\n\nTime requirements\n\n2-4 hours/No reading required in advance\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for any writer hoping to improve their description skills.\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-art-of-description-2/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Poems After Art\, Media\, and Ruin
DESCRIPTION:Write poems that look hard at public images without reducing them to commentary\nThis workshop studies how poems can respond to paintings\, photographs\, monuments\, advertisements\, films\, and other public images without collapsing into summary or explanation. Each week includes a short reading\, a brief craft talk\, and a generative prompt centered on image\, stance\, and tonal control\, followed by discussion and optional sharing. By the end of the workshop\, participants will have drafted a small sequence of poems that engage visual culture with pressure\, clarity\, and formal intelligence. No preparation is required for the first class beyond bringing something to write with. \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\nHow to build a poem from visual material without merely describing it\nStrategies for writing ekphrastically with tension\, distance\, and authority\nWays to use public imagery as structure rather than backdrop\nTechniques for managing tone when writing toward history\, violence\, or spectacle\nRevision methods that sharpen image\, syntax\, and line-level pressure\n\nTime Requirements\n\n3 hours\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for poets and hybrid writers who are drawn to art\, film\, photography\, archives\, and public culture\, and who want to turn visual encounter into serious poetic material. It will suit both emerging and experienced writers who want to deepen their control of image\, tone\, and composition.\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/poems-after-art-media-and-ruin/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:7 Sessions,All Levels,Poetry,The Writer's Center,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Writing the Feature-length Screenplay
DESCRIPTION:Write a feature-length screenplay from idea to first draft in this supportive workshop that teaches the essential principles of story structure\, character goals\, and meaningful conflict while guiding you step by step through drafting and workshopping your script.\nIn this 10-week intermediate to advanced workshop\, writers will complete a feature-length screenplay from outline to first draft. Participants are expected to arrive with a developed idea they are ready to write. The course begins with a brief review of key screenwriting principles—premise questions\, structure\, and character—before quickly moving into reviewing written pages the second week. Writers will be expected to generate approximately 10 pages per week\, building toward a complete 90-page screenplay by the end of the course. Class sessions will focus on reading and discussing student work\, with guided feedback designed to strengthen narrative momentum\, deepen character arcs\, and support each writer through the challenges of finishing a full draft. By the end of the workshop\, participants will have a completed feature-length screenplay and a clearer understanding of how to sustain and execute a cohesive cinematic story. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nScreenplay Structure & Plot Points – Learn the foundational structure of a feature-length screenplay and how to build a story that sustains audience engagement.\nProtagonist Goals & Character Development – Create compelling protagonists with clear motivations\, obstacles\, and character arcs.\nMeaningful Conflict – Develop conflict that naturally arises from your character’s goals and the pressures they face.\nScene Construction & Visual Storytelling – Write cinematic scenes that move the story forward through action\, dialogue\, and visual detail.\nWorkshopping & Revision Techniques – Receive guided feedback and learn how to revise pages to strengthen clarity\, pacing\, and emotional impact.\n\nTime requirements\n\n5-8 hours per week writing outside of class.\n\nMaterials\n\nThe Secret of Life Through Screenwriting by Joy Cheriel Brown\nWriting for Emotional Impact by Karl Iglesias\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for beginning writers who want to learn the fundamentals of screenwriting and develop their first feature-length screenplay. It is ideal for writers who have an idea for a film but need guidance on story structure\, character goals\, and conflict\, as well as those interested in learning the craft of cinematic storytelling.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/writing-the-feature-length-screenplay/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:10 Sessions,Intermediate/Advanced Level,Stage and Screen,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Novel Writing: The 8 Cs
DESCRIPTION:Let’s finish that novel you started!\nAre you serious about writing a novel but struggling? This intermediate course will examine the eight fundamental elements of the novel to help you find the strengths and weaknesses of your work-in-progress. From Concept to Conclusion\, we will study the key components of a novel\, with generative and evaluative exercises along the way. Written lessons\, curated online resources\, and targeted exercises (along with instructor and peer feedback) will help guide you as you continue to draft your novel. (Note: This course is a good follow-up to Tammy Greenwood’s Intro to the Novel workshop.) \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\nConcept\nCharacter\nCircumstances\nConflict\nComplications\nCrisis\nClimax\nConclusion\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hrs/week\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for writers looking to deepen their understanding of the major 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/intermediate-novel-writing-the-8-cs-5/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:8 Sessions,Fiction,Intermediate/Advanced Level,Wet Ink,Workshop
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SUMMARY:How to Write A Grant Proposal
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to write proposals to request grants from funders.\nThis workshop will cover how to research prospective funders\, the elements of a good proposal\, and how to approach funders. Proposal writing is a practical skill that\, applied to those who work or volunteer for non-profit organizations\, can be a good source of freelance writing income. Please come to class with a non-profit or project in mind to use as the focus of your research and proposal. By the end of class\, you will have a draft of a proposal to use for fundraising. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nProspect Research\nSections of a Good Proposal\nReporting and Budgeting\n\nTime requirements\n\n1-2 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nWriters associated with non-profit organization\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/how-to-write-a-grant-proposal-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:3 Sessions,All Levels,Professional Writing,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T213000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Fiction Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Refine your accomplished stories in a supportive atmosphere.\nDeep reading and insightful questions are the hallmarks of this course. If you have previous workshop experience and are well along on your fiction-writing journey\, this 6-week workshop might be for you. Participants of the class should come in with a well-honed understanding of point of view\, character\, and narrative tension. We’ll explore such questions as: Does your story hook readers in? Do your characters live and breathe? If the course sounds like a good fit\, please apply by submitting a one-page summary outlining your previous fiction experience\, plus the first fifteen pages (double-spaced\, 12 pt. font\, pages numbered) of a piece of fiction you’ve written. Send these by June 22\, 2026 to laura.spencer@writer.org. Participants will be notified within five days of the submission deadline and should register for the course upon notification. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nHow to be sure your characters are realistic and complex.\nHow to make your dialogue reveal character and sound natural.\nHow to structure a story to increase narrative tension.\n\nTime requirements\n\nYou’ll need to set aside approximately 2-4 hours outside of class each week to develop your own stories and to give thorough feedback to your fellow authors.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis course is designed for advanced fiction writers with previous workshop experience and a well-honed understanding of point of view\, character\, and narrative tension. Participants will have the opportunity to bounce their stories-in-progress off other writers in preparation for polishing and sending the work out for publication.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/advanced-fiction-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:6 Sessions,Advanced Level,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T120000
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SUMMARY:Diane Zinna Book Release
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center welcomes writer Diane Zinna for a reading from her new book\, Letting Grief Speak: Writing Portals for Life After Loss. \nFREE & open to the public. RSVP below. \nThere will be a limited number of copies of Letting Grief Speak available for purchase at the Writer’s Center. If you would like a signed copy\, we hope you’ll consider purchasing it before the event and bringing it with you. Purchase the book here>>> \n\nDiane Zinna is the author of Letting Grief Speak: Writing Portals for Life After Loss\, a craft book on the art of telling our hardest stories\, to be published July 21 from Columbia University Press. Her novel\, The All-Night Sun (Random House\, 2020)\, was longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize and Cabell First Novelist Award. Her short works have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and honored in Best American Essays 2025. For the past 6 years\, she has led the free online class Grief Writing Sundays. Meet her there or online at dianezinna.com. \n\nAbout Letting Grief Speak: Writing Portals for Life After Loss\nSociety doesn’t always make it easy to tell stories about loss. Grief can make us feel that we have crossed over to another side\, where people can’t reach us and we can’t reach others. We’re encouraged to move quickly through the often-misunderstood “stages of grief”; we fear that we are burdening others with our pain. But pain can feel more manageable when we find ways to describe it—and writing about grief can help us connect with others who have felt pain of their own. \nLetting Grief Speak is a creative writing craft book on the art of telling our hardest stories. Based on a class called Grief Writing Sundays that Diane Zinna has led for several years\, it provides ninety writing prompts with accompanying craft techniques to help people find language for their grief. By turns gentle\, unexpected\, rebellious\, and wonderfully strange\, these prompts open portals: entryways into spaces where difficult emotions can become meaningful narratives. Warm\, sensitive\, and honest\, Letting Grief Speak is a memoir of the craft\, interwoven with stories from the author’s own life. It also includes pieces from acclaimed writers and more than forty of her Grief Writing students\, inviting readers to find their own ways to tell vulnerable stories. A tool for writers and a companion for grievers\, this book meets writers of all levels where they are\, no matter what kind of grief they hold. \n\nIf you need an accommodation for this event\, 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. \n\nEnjoying our free events? Help us offer more programs to support writers with a $10 donation »
URL:https://writer.org/event/diane-zinna/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Plot Like a Pro
DESCRIPTION:Think you can’t plot? Join us for this course\, and we’ll show you how!\nYou have a great idea for a story. Do you dive in and just begin writing\, or start by drafting an outline? Are you a born planner or a writer who loves to discover stories organically (i.e.\, a pantser)? Understanding how to structure a well-conceived story around a main character and central conflict\, while paying attention to pacing\, can make the difference between a finished\, publishable manuscript and an abandoned work-in-progress. Plotting provides a safety net that never robs the author of the joy of writing and always reduces revision 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\nBeating Writer’s Block\nHow to Find Ideas\nPainless Plot Outlines\nFlexible Plans that Grow Themselves\nWhere Inspiration Comes From\n\nTime requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nAny writer of short stories\, novels\, creative nonfiction or memoir who finds themself “stuck\,” unsure of how to start\, or searching for the missing parts of their project.\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/plot-like-a-pro-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Writer Wayne Brown Book Reading
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center welcomes writer Wayne Brown for a reading from his new book\, Sports…Biblically Speaking: Life Lessons From The World Of Sports. \nFREE & open to the public. RSVP below. \n\nWayne Brown Sr. is a military veteran having served honorably for 13 years in the United States Air Force from 1979-1992.  He and his wife\, Joanne\, have been married for 43 years and have five children while also enjoying nine grandchildren. They reside in Maryland and have been involved in some level of church ministry throughout their marriage\, to include places in Virginia\, Belgium\, Illinois and now Maryland where he is an ordained minister and currently pastors. \n\nAbout Sports…Biblically Speaking\nApplying sports language and examples to day-to-day life with corresponding biblical scriptures that show God is willing to be a part of all that we do provided we yield to and trust Him in all things. \n\nIf you need an accommodation for this event\, 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. \n\nEnjoying our free events? Help us offer more programs to support writers with a $10 donation »
URL:https://writer.org/event/wayne-brown/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T203000
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SUMMARY:Self-Publishing 101
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to learn more about the self-publishing process? Then this workshop might be the right fit for you!\nDiscover the core steps of self-publishing from a 40-time bestselling author. Explore editing\, writing\, and publishing tips intended to expedite the drafting journey. Delve into the core tools necessary to turn a strong draft into a memorable novel. Please come prepared with questions which will be discussed near the end. \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\nEditing tips\nIntellectual property tools\nCopyright details\nPublications pointers\n\nTime requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nIndividuals interested in publishing their own novel or curious about the self-publishing realm.\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/self-publishing-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,Beginner Level,Publishing,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T200000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Craft Chat w/ Author Haili Blassingame
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of nonfiction! We’re joined by author Haili Blassingame for a discussion of her new publication\, They All Fall in Love at the End. Haili is in conversation with Amy Freeman\, author and Development Director at The Writer’s Center. \nRSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public\, all times Eastern \nWe encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local\, independent bookseller or online from Bookshop.org » \n\nHaili Blassingame is a producer for the NPR program 1A. She has written for publications like The New Republic and The New York Times\, in which she published the essay “My Choice Isn’t Marriage or Loneliness” for “Modern Love”. She was one of twelve essayists selected to write a follow-up piece for the column’s 20th anniversary in October 2024. Her debut novel is THEY ALL FALL IN LOVE AT THE END. She lives in Washington\, DC. \n\nAbout THEY ALL FALL IN LOVE AT THE END\nCat St. Clair is ready for her messy love triangle era now that she’s in an open relationship. But she didn’t foresee a forbidden love triangle with the only two people who are off-limits: her boyfriend’s best friend and his girlfriend. Being a twenty-something writer who lives for plot\, she falls for them anyway\, with deliciously disastrous consequences\, in this electric literary debut for fans of Xochitl Gonzalez\, Coco Mellors\, Lily King\, and Raven Leilani. \nIt’s the fall of 2024\, and twenty-four-year-old Cat isn’t asking for too much: all she wants is three boyfriends\, to write her little novels\, and to survive another chaotic presidential election. She’s in an open relationship with her college sweetheart Jay\, but nonmonogamy isn’t just a hot trend she’s trying. It’s her sliver of freedom in a world eager to wrestle it from her for being a Black woman going after what she wants with reckless abandon. \nWhile political tensions roil the campus where Cat is slowly earning her creative writing degree\, she finds herself drawn to Jay’s best friend\, Tristan\, who’s smart\, super hot\, and…in a monogamous relationship. And then she meets Tristan’s girlfriend\, Nia\, a captivating art student with her own gravitational pull. \nFriends and family urge her to just be happy with Jay\, but Cat is determined to have it all—or blow up her life trying. As she falls for all the wrong people\, racking up lies\, betrayals\, and terrible drafts of her novel\, she tries to write her way to a happy ending. But in art\, politics\, and love\, true liberation may take more than rewriting the old scripts. It may mean inventing something entirely new. \n\nIf you need an accommodation for this event\, 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. \n\nEnjoying our free events? Help us offer more programs to support writers with a $10 donation »
URL:https://writer.org/event/haili-blassingame/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T210000
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SUMMARY:Let the Soft Animals Speak: Writing the Wild with Craft and Care
DESCRIPTION:Explore the essence of unexpected characters across genres\nWhen Mary Oliver tells us to let the soft animal of [our bodies] love what [they] love\, we know exactly what she means. But how does she engage the natural world to create pieces that linger on our tongues and in our hearts\, and how can we endeavor to do the same? In this workshop\, our goal is to learn how to enter the diverse topographies and umwelts around us and represent them authentically on the page. We will begin by examining exemplary works in a discussion of how to navigate and move beyond “othering” in human relationships with animals and nature. Following our critique\, together we will explore the art of “noticing” and — through our own on-the-spot attempts — see how the practice can open up opportunities to use places\, natural elements\, and animals as compelling characters and structural guides in our writing. \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\nExplore the unique essence animals and nature as critical story elements\nUnderstand the value of non-traditional characters\nWriting outside of your comfort zone\nCreatively incorporating science in writing\n\nTime Requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis is workshop is designed for multi-genre writers interested in exploring new ways of “seeing” the world around them and representing it on the page — through the eyes and senses of non-traditional (and non-human) 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/let-the-soft-animals-speak-writing-the-wild-with-craft-and-care-2/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:2 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Poetry,The Writer's Center,Workshop
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