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1 event,
Making a Genre Smoothie
Making a Genre Smoothie
Genre 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 attached, and your story will disappoint or even anger their fans if you don't meet them. This class will define the characteristics of various genres,…
2 events,
Nonfiction in a Flash
Nonfiction in a Flash
In this workshop, creative nonfiction and memoir writers will explore the genre of flash creative nonfiction (between 500 and 1,000 words). We will discuss and discover the many craft elements that make flash nonfiction an engaging, experimental and exciting genre! Every session we will generate and critique our small memoir and nonfiction stories and essays…
The Intermediate Poetry Workshop
The Intermediate Poetry Workshop
The Poetry Workshop continues with returning members and new members having poetry writing experience. Fresh, intriguing poetry prompts offer group members the opportunity to experiment with various styles, forms, subjects and themes, and in doing so, will clarify their own voices as they actively write and revise original poems. Each workshop will include consideration of…
2 events,
Plot Hospital: A Collective Workshop for Arranging, Sequencing, and Structuring
Plot Hospital: A Collective Workshop for Arranging, Sequencing, and Structuring
Got a story idea that’s flatlining? A manuscript in need of intensive care? Welcome to Plot Hospital, a hands-on, collaborative workshop designed to resuscitate and strengthen your narrative structure. Whether you’re a novelist, screenwriter, or storyteller of any kind, this workshop focuses on diagnosing plot weaknesses, stitching together disconnected scenes, and breathing new life into your…
Screenwriting 2: Getting Your Script on Its Feet
1 event,
The Yearlong Genre Fiction Studio with Wendy Higgins
The Yearlong Genre Fiction Studio with Wendy Higgins
Embark on an immersive 11-month journey to craft your genre fiction manuscript with the guidance of Wendy Higgins, a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author renowned for her young adult and adult genre romance, including fantasy, paranormal, sci-fi, mythology, and contemporary works. With years of experience navigating the publishing world, Wendy has successfully…
3 events,
Fiction 2: Deeper into Character & Story (Mornings)
Fiction 2: Deeper into Character & Story (Evenings)
Creative Nonfiction and Memoir 2: Diving into Style and Forms
Creative Nonfiction and Memoir 2: Diving into Style and Forms
The level two nonfiction class of three
0 events,
3 events,
Writing For Games
Writing For Games
Dive into the world of storytelling where every choice you make shapes epic adventures in video games, tabletop RPGs, D&D campaigns, board games, and even card games. Led by Rebecca Tigner of the Muse Writers center, students will discover the secrets behind crafting compelling narratives, designing captivating characters, and building immersive interactive worlds for your…
Writing Elegy: But O heart! heart! heart!
Writing Elegy: But O heart! heart! heart!
In this seminar, we’ll let Walt Whitman’s cry from “O Captain! My Captain!” snap us into this revered and melancholy world of the elegy. An elegy is typically a lament for the dead in the form of a poem or a song, and along with Whitman’s classic poem, we’ll discuss Edna St. Vincent Millay’s, “Elegy…
Writing Weird Worlds
Writing Weird Worlds
Is 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 tied around her neck? If these questions are of more interest to you than the answers, Writing Weird Worlds may be for you. In this…
1 event,
The Prose Poetry Workshop
Do you find that your poetry lives in the space between poetry and prose? Do you enjoy playing with hybridity in your work? The Prose Poetry Workshop is the place for you! The Prose Poetry Workshop is a workshop in which we will read, discuss, and workshop prose poems. This class will offer multiple opportunities…
4 events,
The Fiction Studio
The Fiction Studio
The Fiction Studio continues with returning members and new members with professional fiction workshop experience. We will actively write and revise original short stories and chapters of novels as well as consider various aspects of the creative and professional life of the fiction writer. All members of the group will have the opportunity to submit…
Horror Writing Fundamentals
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, vivid, believable storylines, from the different ways a story can begin all the way to a satisfying conclusion. We’ll then write and share our own…
Self-Discovery through Memoir
Self-Discovery through Memoir
In this class, we will discover the lens(es) through we which we will look at our lives; we will discover ourselves as a character and learn how to write honestly and compassionately. We will draw correlations between repeated/patterned events. We will attempt to more fully understand the actions of others, which will lead us to…
2 events,
Screenwriting 2: Getting Your Script on Its Feet
4 events,
Creative Nonfiction and Memoir 3: Deeper into Revision and Exploring Publication (Mornings)
Creative Nonfiction and Memoir 3: Deeper into Revision and Exploring Publication (Mornings)
Returning members from Nonfiction 2 and new writers with advanced nonfiction workshop experience complete the final stage of the art of nonfiction muse series of classes with more advanced workshop opportunities focusing on revision. We will also explore publication preparation and research for those writers are interested in taking that next step. Use code cohort2024…
Screenwriting 3: Refining & Pitching Your Script
5 events,
Fiction 2: Deeper into Character & Story (Mornings)
Fiction 2: Deeper into Character & Story (Evenings)
Creative Nonfiction and Memoir 2: Diving into Style and Forms
Creative Nonfiction and Memoir 2: Diving into Style and Forms
The level two nonfiction class of three
Find Your Muse: Essay Exploration
Find Your Muse: Essay Exploration
Rediscover the essay as a versatile and creative medium for expression! In this workshop, we’ll explore various forms of essays—from narrative reflections to op-eds, lyrical musings, and beyond. Through inspiring prompts, examples from diverse writers, and guided discussions, you’ll experiment with blending personal stories and ideas in unique ways. Whether you’re revisiting this familiar form…
1 event,
3 events,
Writing For Games
Writing For Games
Dive into the world of storytelling where every choice you make shapes epic adventures in video games, tabletop RPGs, D&D campaigns, board games, and even card games. Led by Rebecca Tigner of the Muse Writers center, students will discover the secrets behind crafting compelling narratives, designing captivating characters, and building immersive interactive worlds for your…
The Scary Poem Workshop
The Scary Poem Workshop
Do you love both horror and poetry? Ever wondered how the two meet? In Horror Poetry, we will read horror poems and explore how we can challenge our conception of horror. This class will have a generative aspect in which we will write horror poems.
2 events,
The Prose Poetry Workshop
Do you find that your poetry lives in the space between poetry and prose? Do you enjoy playing with hybridity in your work? The Prose Poetry Workshop is the place for you! The Prose Poetry Workshop is a workshop in which we will read, discuss, and workshop prose poems. This class will offer multiple opportunities…
6 events,
Accountability Class
Accountability Class
In this multi-genre class, students will be given prompts and we will use class time to write together. Writers of all genres and all skill levels are encouraged to join in, and each student will be encouraged to create their own goal as to what they hope to get done on their current writing project.…
Draft Collab: A Supportive Workshop for Writers With a Manuscript to Finish
Draft Collab: A Supportive Workshop for Writers With a Manuscript to Finish
If 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, then this workshop is for you! We'll be taking an author-first approach, giving supportive feedback that is mindful of each writer's intentions for their own…
Nonfiction in a Flash
Nonfiction in a Flash
In this workshop, creative nonfiction and memoir writers will explore the genre of flash creative nonfiction (between 500 and 1,000 words). We will discuss and discover the many craft elements that make flash nonfiction an engaging, experimental and exciting genre! Every session we will generate and critique our small memoir and nonfiction stories and essays…
The Intermediate Poetry Workshop
The Intermediate Poetry Workshop
The Poetry Workshop continues with returning members and new members having poetry writing experience. Fresh, intriguing poetry prompts offer group members the opportunity to experiment with various styles, forms, subjects and themes, and in doing so, will clarify their own voices as they actively write and revise original poems. Each workshop will include consideration of…
5 events,
Plot Hospital: A Collective Workshop for Arranging, Sequencing, and Structuring
Plot Hospital: A Collective Workshop for Arranging, Sequencing, and Structuring
Got a story idea that’s flatlining? A manuscript in need of intensive care? Welcome to Plot Hospital, a hands-on, collaborative workshop designed to resuscitate and strengthen your narrative structure. Whether you’re a novelist, screenwriter, or storyteller of any kind, this workshop focuses on diagnosing plot weaknesses, stitching together disconnected scenes, and breathing new life into your…
Screenwriting 2: Getting Your Script on Its Feet
4×4 Fiction Studio: A Deep Dive into Your Stories
4×4 Fiction Studio: A Deep Dive into Your Stories
This fiction workshop offers a unique opportunity for four dedicated writers to develop and refine their work over four intensive sessions. Each participant will submit two longer pieces, up to 30,000 words each, allowing for in-depth exploration of two short stories or substantial sections of a novel. Through personalized feedback and group discussions, participants will…
3 events,
The Yearlong Genre Fiction Studio with Wendy Higgins
The Yearlong Genre Fiction Studio with Wendy Higgins
Embark on an immersive 11-month journey to craft your genre fiction manuscript with the guidance of Wendy Higgins, a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author renowned for her young adult and adult genre romance, including fantasy, paranormal, sci-fi, mythology, and contemporary works. With years of experience navigating the publishing world, Wendy has successfully…
7 events,
Fiction 2: Deeper into Character & Story (Mornings)
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
Lights, camera, action! This workshop invites you to explore the exciting world of screenwriting. Learn how to craft compelling dialogue, plot engaging scenes, and create characters that leap off the page. Through interactive exercises and collaborative discussion, you’ll experiment with writing for film and TV, whether you’re a first-timer or looking to reignite your passion…
Fiction 2: Deeper into Character & Story (Evenings)
Science Fiction & Fantasy Workshop
Science Fiction & Fantasy Workshop
Do you take your fiction with a side of aliens, superheroes, dragons, or witches? Then this is the workshop for you! Together we will consider those elements of writing which are crucial to crafting compelling speculative stories, such as building our own worlds, extrapolating the fantastic from reality, and creating compelling non-human characters. In addition…
Creative Nonfiction and Memoir 2: Diving into Style and Forms
Creative Nonfiction and Memoir 2: Diving into Style and Forms
The level two nonfiction class of three
6 events,
Writing For Games
Writing For Games
Dive into the world of storytelling where every choice you make shapes epic adventures in video games, tabletop RPGs, D&D campaigns, board games, and even card games. Led by Rebecca Tigner of the Muse Writers center, students will discover the secrets behind crafting compelling narratives, designing captivating characters, and building immersive interactive worlds for your…
How to Submit Your Work to Magazines and Journals
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 finish. First, we'll discuss our individual publishing challenges, review our work in an optional short workshop, and then start pulling together a submission while we…
Exploring the Worlds of Genre Fiction
Exploring the Worlds of Genre Fiction
From 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 genres and sub-genres? This seminar will answer those questions and more--all while giving you the chance to dabble in different genres (both familiar and unfamiliar).…
No Time for Self-Sabotage
No Time for Self-Sabotage
Stop 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!
6 events,
The Prose Poetry Workshop
Do you find that your poetry lives in the space between poetry and prose? Do you enjoy playing with hybridity in your work? The Prose Poetry Workshop is the place for you! The Prose Poetry Workshop is a workshop in which we will read, discuss, and workshop prose poems. This class will offer multiple opportunities…
The Lyric Poem: ‘What The Heart Wants to Say’
The Lyric Poem: ‘What The Heart Wants to Say’
Mostly 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 rich poems and, with prompts, work on our own poems with an intense focus on how feeling informs the text and, most importantly, the reader.
Realism, Research & World-Building: How to Start a Historical Novel
Realism, Research & World-Building: How to Start a Historical Novel
We'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 events. Finally, we'll discuss what goes into creating a believable world from the past.
Utopian Fiction
Utopian Fiction
Where 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 writers like Ursula K. LeGuin, Octavia Butler, and Cory Doctorow to explore how we can use speculative fiction to imagine utopia, and the path towards it.
6 events,
The Fiction Studio
The Fiction Studio
The Fiction Studio continues with returning members and new members with professional fiction workshop experience. We will actively write and revise original short stories and chapters of novels as well as consider various aspects of the creative and professional life of the fiction writer. All members of the group will have the opportunity to submit…
Self-Discovery through Memoir
Self-Discovery through Memoir
In this class, we will discover the lens(es) through we which we will look at our lives; we will discover ourselves as a character and learn how to write honestly and compassionately. We will draw correlations between repeated/patterned events. We will attempt to more fully understand the actions of others, which will lead us to…
Horror Writing Fundamentals
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, vivid, believable storylines, from the different ways a story can begin all the way to a satisfying conclusion. We’ll then write and share our own…
6 events,
Get in Your Narrator’s Head: Character Psychology Writing Workshop
Get in Your Narrator’s Head: Character Psychology Writing Workshop
Get in Your Narrator’s Head: Character Psychology Writing Workshop” is a writer’s workshop based around “embodying” your character. Students are guided on how to give characters realistic, complex, and integrated thinking patterns and thought processes to help elevate their writings. In this course we will read excerpts from fiction novels, such as “Less” by Andrew…
The Poetry Studio
The Poetry Studio
The studio continues: Members of the group will actively write and revise original poetry, with a special emphasis on the careful review of members' work, the examination of the literary and commercial marketplace, and the submission of work for publication. Work will be submitted in advance of each meeting. All poems submitted will be critiqued…
Screenwriting 2: Getting Your Script on Its Feet
6 events,
Creative Nonfiction and Memoir 3: Deeper into Revision and Exploring Publication (Mornings)
Creative Nonfiction and Memoir 3: Deeper into Revision and Exploring Publication (Mornings)
Returning members from Nonfiction 2 and new writers with advanced nonfiction workshop experience complete the final stage of the art of nonfiction muse series of classes with more advanced workshop opportunities focusing on revision. We will also explore publication preparation and research for those writers are interested in taking that next step. Use code cohort2024…
Blueprint for a Novel
Blueprint for a Novel
\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 at basic character development and create an outline of your plot but will also consider the audience and marketing of your book so that you…
Screenwriting 3: Refining & Pitching Your Script
7 events,
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
Lights, camera, action! This workshop invites you to explore the exciting world of screenwriting. Learn how to craft compelling dialogue, plot engaging scenes, and create characters that leap off the page. Through interactive exercises and collaborative discussion, you’ll experiment with writing for film and TV, whether you’re a first-timer or looking to reignite your passion…
Creative Nonfiction and Memoir 2: Diving into Style and Forms
Creative Nonfiction and Memoir 2: Diving into Style and Forms
The level two nonfiction class of three
Find Your Muse: Essay Exploration
Find Your Muse: Essay Exploration
Rediscover the essay as a versatile and creative medium for expression! In this workshop, we’ll explore various forms of essays—from narrative reflections to op-eds, lyrical musings, and beyond. Through inspiring prompts, examples from diverse writers, and guided discussions, you’ll experiment with blending personal stories and ideas in unique ways. Whether you’re revisiting this familiar form…
Find Your Muse: Creative Nonfiction Exploration
Find Your Muse: Creative Nonfiction Exploration
Discover the art of telling true stories creatively in this workshop designed to inspire and engage. Creative nonfiction blends the factual with the imaginative, allowing you to craft compelling narratives from real-life events. Using prompts, brainstorming exercises, and inspiring readings, you’ll explore personal essays, memoirs, and other nonfiction styles. Whether you’re writing about your life,…
8 events,
Writing For Games
Writing For Games
Dive into the world of storytelling where every choice you make shapes epic adventures in video games, tabletop RPGs, D&D campaigns, board games, and even card games. Led by Rebecca Tigner of the Muse Writers center, students will discover the secrets behind crafting compelling narratives, designing captivating characters, and building immersive interactive worlds for your…
How to Submit Your Work to Magazines and Journals
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 finish. First, we'll discuss our individual publishing challenges, review our work in an optional short workshop, and then start pulling together a submission while we…
Writing Humor & Satire
Writing Humor & Satire
Do 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, Shouts and Murmurs, and other top short humor venues. This class will cover how to develop a generate ideas, how to punch up instead of…
Ruthless, Radical Revision for Poets
Ruthless, Radical Revision for Poets
For 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 an editor working with poets on their manuscripts. The goal is to understand what a given poem “wants” to be, and this requires objectivity, but…
Ruthless, Radical Revision for Novelists
Ruthless, Radical Revision for Novelists
Ernest 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 this advice, so in this workshop, we'll dive into the rewriting process to help you take your novel to the next level. First, we'll discuss…
5 events,
The Prose Poetry Workshop
Do you find that your poetry lives in the space between poetry and prose? Do you enjoy playing with hybridity in your work? The Prose Poetry Workshop is the place for you! The Prose Poetry Workshop is a workshop in which we will read, discuss, and workshop prose poems. This class will offer multiple opportunities…
The Lyric Poem: ‘What The Heart Wants to Say’
The Lyric Poem: ‘What The Heart Wants to Say’
Mostly 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 rich poems and, with prompts, work on our own poems with an intense focus on how feeling informs the text and, most importantly, the reader.
7 events,
Nonfiction in a Flash
Nonfiction in a Flash
In this workshop, creative nonfiction and memoir writers will explore the genre of flash creative nonfiction (between 500 and 1,000 words). We will discuss and discover the many craft elements that make flash nonfiction an engaging, experimental and exciting genre! Every session we will generate and critique our small memoir and nonfiction stories and essays…
The Intermediate Poetry Workshop
The Intermediate Poetry Workshop
The Poetry Workshop continues with returning members and new members having poetry writing experience. Fresh, intriguing poetry prompts offer group members the opportunity to experiment with various styles, forms, subjects and themes, and in doing so, will clarify their own voices as they actively write and revise original poems. Each workshop will include consideration of…
Draft Collab: A Supportive Workshop for Writers With a Manuscript to Finish
Draft Collab: A Supportive Workshop for Writers With a Manuscript to Finish
If 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, then this workshop is for you! We'll be taking an author-first approach, giving supportive feedback that is mindful of each writer's intentions for their own…
Accountability Class
Accountability Class
In this multi-genre class, students will be given prompts and we will use class time to write together. Writers of all genres and all skill levels are encouraged to join in, and each student will be encouraged to create their own goal as to what they hope to get done on their current writing project.…
6 events,
The Yearlong Fiction Studio with Michele Young-Stone
The Yearlong Fiction Studio with Michele Young-Stone
Complete or revise your book-length manuscript in this intensive, 11-month fiction-writing studio. Led by critically acclaimed novelist Michele Young-Stone (Above Us Only Sky, Lost in the Beehive, and The Handbook for Lightning Strike Survivors), this advanced-level course is tailored for serious writers ready to take their craft to the next level. Meeting twice monthly, participants…
Plot Hospital: A Collective Workshop for Arranging, Sequencing, and Structuring
Plot Hospital: A Collective Workshop for Arranging, Sequencing, and Structuring
Got a story idea that’s flatlining? A manuscript in need of intensive care? Welcome to Plot Hospital, a hands-on, collaborative workshop designed to resuscitate and strengthen your narrative structure. Whether you’re a novelist, screenwriter, or storyteller of any kind, this workshop focuses on diagnosing plot weaknesses, stitching together disconnected scenes, and breathing new life into your…
4×4 Fiction Studio: A Deep Dive into Your Stories
4×4 Fiction Studio: A Deep Dive into Your Stories
This fiction workshop offers a unique opportunity for four dedicated writers to develop and refine their work over four intensive sessions. Each participant will submit two longer pieces, up to 30,000 words each, allowing for in-depth exploration of two short stories or substantial sections of a novel. Through personalized feedback and group discussions, participants will…
5 events,
The Yearlong Genre Fiction Studio with Wendy Higgins
The Yearlong Genre Fiction Studio with Wendy Higgins
Embark on an immersive 11-month journey to craft your genre fiction manuscript with the guidance of Wendy Higgins, a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author renowned for her young adult and adult genre romance, including fantasy, paranormal, sci-fi, mythology, and contemporary works. With years of experience navigating the publishing world, Wendy has successfully…
Blueprint for a Novel
Blueprint for a Novel
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 at basic character development and create an outline of your plot but will also consider the audience and marketing of your book so that you…
5 events,
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
Lights, camera, action! This workshop invites you to explore the exciting world of screenwriting. Learn how to craft compelling dialogue, plot engaging scenes, and create characters that leap off the page. Through interactive exercises and collaborative discussion, you’ll experiment with writing for film and TV, whether you’re a first-timer or looking to reignite your passion…
Science Fiction & Fantasy Workshop
Science Fiction & Fantasy Workshop
Do you take your fiction with a side of aliens, superheroes, dragons, or witches? Then this is the workshop for you! Together we will consider those elements of writing which are crucial to crafting compelling speculative stories, such as building our own worlds, extrapolating the fantastic from reality, and creating compelling non-human characters. In addition…