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October 2019
This follow-on course to the popular Extreme Novelist is intended for writers serious about their publication goals. Participants will focus on revision and learn ways to avoid the most common issues that result in rejection. Plotting pitfalls, slow beginnings, and weak endings are just a few of the topics tackled as each writer works independently [...]
Find out moreWhether 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.
Find out moreThrough prompts and texts lets write, read, and workshop really short 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 moreWriting 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 moreWe'll talk about the difference between a book that a publisher sells, and one they pass on.
Find out moreTake your stories to another level! This advanced workshop will take a look at aspects of stories such as character development, world building, and tension, and also places to submit and how to get those stories out in the world. Participants will read from PEN America Best Debut Short Stories 2018 as well as do [...]
Find out moreThis 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 moreThe 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 moreStories start with an event that sets the world off balance! In this workshop we'll look at plot, character, setting, and dialogue and how to set our stories apart! We will peer review stories as well as read outside works from the text Best American Short Stories 2019.
Find out moreThis 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 [...]
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