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In Person Events & Classes
Online Events & Classes
Hybrid Events & Classes
Making a Genre Smoothie
OnlineGenre mashups are a hot trend in publishing, but crafting a novel that sits comfortably on two or more shelves is easier said than done. Every genre has specific expectations…
World-Building Through Language Creation
Online or at The MuseA class for all creative people
Writing Weird Worlds
OnlineIs that a hamster knocking at the door? Is that very old man with enormous wings angelic or just a nuisance? What will happen if your wife removes that ribbon…
Moments of Change: Capturing Turning Points in Memoir
OnlineAccording to Joan Didion, “We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” Memoir distills lived experience into meaning, but how do we recognize the moments that matter? In this workshop,…
Building Better, Fresher Monsters
Strong, believable characters are the backbone of a good story, and horror is no exception. In this workshop, we’ll build our own better monsters by discussing their backstories, their motivations,…
Realism, Research & World-Building: How to Start a Historical Novel
OnlineWe'll start by discussing historical fiction, what it is, and what readers expect from the genre. Then, we'll review research tips and strategies and how to find story inspiration from real-life…
Utopian Fiction
OnlineWhere dystopian fiction explores just how bad the world can get, it's often ignored sibling, utopian fiction, imagines new vistas for social, ecological, political, and economic possibility. We will look at…
Writing Humor & Satire
Online or at The MuseDo you want to hone your funny bone? In this humor writing seminar, you will learn how to form a strong comedic point of view in the style of McSweeney’s,…
Ruthless, Radical Revision for Novelists
OnlineErnest Hemmingway has said “The only kind of writing is rewriting,” and Michael Crichton noted "Books aren't written - they're rewritten." Nearly every professional writer has their own version of…