The Power of the Personal Essay
The personal essay is a dynamic and versatile form of creative expression, blending storytelling, reflection, and argumentation. In this one-session class, we will explore how structure shapes meaning, how personal…
Read MoreCreating your Own Franchise
From Star Wars to comic books, franchises rule our entertainment landscape. This is true in genre fiction as well, with readers gobbling up lengthy book series. In this workshop, we’ll…
Read MoreAn Introduction to Writing for Children
This seminar is for writers who want an introduction to writing for children. The class will begin with an overview of recently published children’s books, including picture books, early readers,…
Read MoreThe Art of Teaching Writing
This two-session seminar offers an engaging introduction to the craft of teaching writing. Whether you’re interested in leading workshops at a community center, teaching at a writers’ organization like The…
Read MoreThe Art of Teaching Writing
This two-session seminar offers an engaging introduction to the craft of teaching writing. Whether you’re interested in leading workshops at a community center, teaching at a writers’ organization like The…
Read MoreConquering the Blank Page: A Workshop
In this three-session workshop, we’ll explore some of the most common creative blocks writers face, uncover their roots, and experiment with strategies to overcome them. Drawing on advice from well-known…
Read MoreConquering the Blank Page: A Workshop
In this three-session workshop, we’ll explore some of the most common creative blocks writers face, uncover their roots, and experiment with strategies to overcome them. Drawing on advice from well-known…
Read MoreConquering the Blank Page: A Workshop
In this three-session workshop, we’ll explore some of the most common creative blocks writers face, uncover their roots, and experiment with strategies to overcome them. Drawing on advice from well-known…
Read MoreWriting Antagonists
This workshop will help writers create compelling antagonists for any story! We’ll look at common archetypes–from the evil, insane, ambitious and everything in between–and discuss how they make a story…
Read MoreMicro Memoir: Writing Big Moments in Small Spaces
In this one-session creative writing class, we’ll explore the powerful subgenre of micro memoir—true stories told in under 300 words. Through short readings, guided prompts, and discussion, you’ll learn how…
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