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In Person Events & Classes
Online Events & Classes
Hybrid Events & Classes
How to Submit Your Work to Magazines and Journals
You’ve crafted your writing; now it’s time to get it published! This two-session seminar will guide you through the world of submitting to literary journals and magazines from start to…
Exploring the Worlds of Genre Fiction
Online or at The MuseFrom the thrilling twists of mystery to the fantastical realms of fantasy and science fiction, we'll dive deep into genre fiction. What exactly is genre fiction? What are the various…
No Time for Self-Sabotage
OnlineStop doubting your talent as a writer. Instead, learn to invest in your gift, stay inspired, and silence your inner critic. Develop the writing confidence that leads to success!
The Lyric Poem: ‘What The Heart Wants to Say’
Online or at The MuseMostly what we wrestle with as poets is understanding what we 'feel' and finding the language that moves others to feel 'with' us. In this class, we will examine emotionally…
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…
Horror Writing Fundamentals
Do you like to tell scary stories? In this class, we'll discuss the components of well-known horror stories and go over some of the techniques writers use to create strong,…
Blueprint for a Novel
Online\This course will walk writers through an outlining and revising process that can be applied to their next novel whether you’re a plotter or a pantser. We’ll not only look…
Ruthless, Radical Revision for Poets
OnlineFor two-and-a-half hours, we’ll look at common revision strategies as well as some that I’ve developed from decades of teaching and writing poetry, but also from my professional experience as…
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…
Draft Collab: A Supportive Workshop for Writers With a Manuscript to Finish
Online or at The MuseIf you've got a draft you're working on and are looking for a hivemind of fellow writers to help steer your story in the direction you want it to go,…