Social Commentary through Fiction Writing
In this one-session workshop, you will harness the power of fiction to create new perspectives and experiences that communicate commentary relevant to our time. You’ll discover how to create complex…
Read MoreThe Seven Basic Plots
In 2004, a scholar by the name of Christopher Booker wrote a text called The Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories. The book was based on 34 years of…
Read MoreNavigating the World of Literary Journals and Magazines
Between traditional print journals and online magazines, writers seeking publication have more opportunities and choices than ever—but sometimes this can feel like a bewildering maze of uncertainty or an unfair…
Read MoreDeep History of English (Two Sessions)
In the first session of this two-part seminar, we’ll start with a look at the forgotten societies of prehistoric Europe and what can be gleaned of the languages they spoke.…
Read MoreDeep History of English (Two Sessions)
In the first session of this two-part seminar, we’ll start with a look at the forgotten societies of prehistoric Europe and what can be gleaned of the languages they spoke.…
Read MoreSinglehood 101
All around us are messages that being “coupled up” is the norm. Shows like The Bachelor, 90-Day Fiancé, and Indian Matchmaking have people rooting and fawning for marriage. Politicians have…
Read MoreWriting an Op Ed
Do you want to get your thoughts out there about issues that matter to you? This workshop will introduce the art of the editorial (Op-Ed), a powerful form of public…
Read MorePlot Twists and Tarot: Using Archetypes and Intuition to Help Shape Your Story
Stories thrive on conflict, transformation, and surprise—and so does tarot.In this creative, craft-meets-intuition workshop, we’ll use tarot not to predict the future, but to unlock the unexpected. Each card in…
Read MoreCANCELLED Unreliable Narrator
How is a story impacted when the narrator’s credibility is compromised? Welcome to the world of the unreliable narrator, where things are not always as they seem. In this class,…
Read MoreSetting the Scene
Using items that are already at hand, students will immerse themselves in the setting of the scene they’re working on. This will bring writers closer to their characters’ experience, making…
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