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November 2019
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You have a great idea for a story. Do you dive in and just begin writing, or start by drafting an outline? Are you a born planner or a writer who loves to discover stories organically (i.e., a pantser)? Understanding how to structure a well-conceived story around a main character and central conflict, while paying [...]
Find out moreDecember 2019
$215.00 / $200.00 13 seats left
In this workshop, you will read and discuss several short stories by writers who are masters of the form, and then discuss the work you submit to the class. This should be an exciting, energetic class that will offer more insight into the possibilities of story telling and the way craft supports our vision as [...]
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This workshop will ask participants to examine HOW they envision and create their main character's voice and point of view. Emphasis will be on authenticity and originality.
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This workshop offers a practical 16-point plan that takes you from the mere germ of an idea all the way through the creative process, with an eye on getting a finished book into the hands of potential fans. Participants will discuss how to transform the nub of an idea into a book-length project, populated with [...]
Find out more$135.00 / $120.00 11 seats left
This day-long workshop will deconstruct and demystify the novel-writing process for struggling and/or aspiring writers. Go all the way from getting the start of an idea to getting your book into the hands of expectant fans. Along the way you'll learn how to stay organized, write in the voice of the opposite sex, the art [...]
Find out moreJanuary 2020
$360.00 / $345.00
If you have always wanted to write a novel but didn't know where to start, this workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting pen to paper. The workshop will focus on everything from generating ideas to developing characters to establishing point of view. Participants will [...]
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How do you create a character willing to “go there?” In this workshop we’ll explore the characteristics of unforgettable fictional characters. Through in-class writing we’ll create confounding, conflicted, maddening characters, the kind that readers can’t look away from and that they will never forget.
Find out more$315.00 / $300.00
This course covers the essential components of successful fiction writing—compelling openings, characters readers care about, exciting action, seamless plots, stories that endure—with an emphasis on creating suspense and mystery, the elements of fiction that keep readers turning pages. These include using conflict to drive the plot, adding suspense to keep readers on the edge of [...]
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Can't find the time/energy/inspiration to get your novel written? This popular course, developed by the author of the book by the same name, will help you complete a rough draft in just eight weeks. Participants receive the encouraging guidance of professional writing coach Kathryn Johnson. Each author will commit to an aggressive writing schedule and [...]
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Writing a novel takes commitment, but it doesn’t need to be daunting. Learn how to generate a handful of plots from which to choose, methods for effectively planning your story, and simple hacks for fine tuning your basic fiction skills. Participants will initiate a flexible writing plan that will keep their writing flowing. This is [...]
Find out more$270.00 / $255.00
You’re sick of sitting alone in your room. You want some feedback you can trust, and moreover, you want to see what other good writers are doing with their fiction. This workshop will gather together people of like minds, working hard and willing to be supportive. Do you hook readers in right away? Do your [...]
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The focus of this workshop is on participants’ work. Each writer will submit up to two stories for constructive critique. In addition, we’ll examine short story elements and techniques, and review short story markets and strategies for submitting work. Required text: The Best American Short Stories 2019, edited by Anthony Doerr.
Find out more$115.00 / $100.00
This day-long workshop will deconstruct and demystify the novel-writing process for struggling and/or aspiring writers. Go all the way from getting the start of an idea to getting your book into the hands of expectant fans. Along the way you’ll learn how to stay organized, write in the voice of the opposite sex, the art [...]
Find out more$50.00 / $40.00
This workshop offers a practical 16-point plan that takes you from the mere germ of an idea all the way through the creative process, with an eye on getting a finished book into the hands of potential fans. Participants will discuss how to transform the nub of an idea into a book-length project, populated with [...]
Find out more$225.00 / $210.00
Through prompts and texts let's read, write, and workshop flash fiction (fiction under 1,000 words, maybe even under 55 words!) When we strip stories down like that, what remains? Let's explore this space together!
Find out moreFebruary 2020
$80.00 / $65.00
The objective of this workshop is to start writing stories in two languages using code-switching. By using two languages the writer could find their unique voice by incorporating a second language, besides English. This type of writing makes our stories unique and reveals the authenticity of our characters.
Find out more$195.00 / $180.00
Whether you are an organized planner or a writer who flies by the seat of their pants, a novel still needs structure. In this four-week online workshop, participants will study the architecture of a novel and devise plans for plotting their novels.
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Participants will explore writing process, and elements of fiction such as character, setting, point of view, and dialogue. We will complete several writing exercises that emphasize various fiction techniques. By the end of the course, participants will have added a number of fiction techniques to their writer’s toolkit.
Find out more$50.00 / $40.00
This workshop offers a practical 16-point plan that takes you from the mere germ of an idea all the way through the creative process, with an eye on getting a finished book into the hands of potential fans. Participants will discuss how to transform the nub of an idea into a book-length project, populated with [...]
Find out more$115.00 / $100.00
This day-long workshop will deconstruct and demystify the novel-writing process for struggling and/or aspiring writers. Go all the way from getting the start of an idea to getting your book into the hands of expectant fans. Along the way you’ll learn how to stay organized, write in the voice of the opposite sex, the art [...]
Find out moreMarch 2020
$360.00 / $345.00
Whether your bent is the short story or the novel, comedy or tragedy, mystery, romance, or suspense, certain elements of story writing are universal. We’ll examine such craft elements as character, plot, conflict, point of view, voice, pacing, description, dialogue, setting, and so on, with an emphasis on the importance of substance and structure to [...]
Find out more$360.00 / $345.00
If you have always wanted to write a novel but didn't know where to start, this workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting pen to paper. The workshop will focus on everything from generating ideas to developing characters to establishing point of view. Participants will [...]
Find out more$195.00 / $180.00
When writing a novel, we must know our primary characters inside and out. We need to understand their desires, motivations, and frustrations, their histories and their futures. This workshop will focus on the development of authentic characters. Participants will examine character as both autonomous and residing within the context of the other novelistic elements, and [...]
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It's often said that without conflict there is no story. It also holds true that strengthening the conflict in any type of fiction will bump up the tension and turn limp, ordinary fiction into an extraordinary tale that will keep readers turning pages. Whether you choose to write literary fiction, mysteries, family sagas, thrillers, historical [...]
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This workshop focuses on good story telling by creating memorable inciting events, ground situations, and complex characters. This is a writing workshop, with peer review and direct instruction to help participants build stories that can change the way a reader views the world. Required text: The Best American Short Stories 2019, edited by Anthony Doerr. [...]
Find out moreApril 2020
$50.00 / $40.00
You have a great idea for a story. Do you dive in and just begin writing, or start by drafting an outline? Are you a born planner or a writer who loves to discover stories organically (i.e., a pantser)? Understanding how to structure a well-conceived story around a main character and central conflict, while paying [...]
Find out more$195.00 / $180.00
How do you fit the world into 1,000 words or fewer? In this four-week course, you'll explore the genre of flash fiction and create your own compact masterpiece. Topics include the elements of fiction, fundamentals of storytelling within the constraints of flash, best practices in workshopping and revision, and opportunities for further reading and potential [...]
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Revision is a dirty word to some writers. But you needn’t fear the challenges of polishing a manuscript before submission and publication. This fast-paced, half-day class focuses on the ten most common mistakes and concerns, often overlooked by authors before they send their story out into the world. Everything you do to your manuscript after [...]
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Memorable, engaging writing captures readers with all five senses. In this workshop, we will read and discuss several examples of sensory detail in published works and respond to prompts to generate story ideas. Participants will have a chance to share and discuss their work. Everyone will leave with the beginning of a new story that [...]
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