Workshops & Events
The Novel (online)
June 10th to June 11th, 2023
Writing a novel is often a marathon experience. The challenges are in starting; in keeping the faith; and, of course, in finishing.
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Writing towards Peace (online)June 17th to June 18th, 2023
The world is in chaos—how do we keep writing? How do we meet our need to speak out at such times?
Writing Nonfiction (online)
July 8th to July 9th, 2023
“Creative nonfiction” can take so many forms: the profile or feature article, the travel piece, the review, the personal essay or memoir, and more. Compelling nonfiction transcends the mere factual.
Past Workshops
The Art of Revision (online)
May 20th to May 21st, 2023
“Writing is rewriting,” the adage tells us. But how do we rewrite? How do we decide what to leave in and what to take out? How do we determine the scope of a piece, divine its essence, know where to start and where to end?
Flash Fiction (online)
April 22nd to April 23rd, 2023
What’s so great about very short stories? Well, you can read a work of flash fiction over a single cup of coffee. And writing a work of micro-fiction can be done in a day.
How to Write Funny (online)
March 25th to March 26th, 2023
At “How to Write Funny,” we’ll practice 13 techniques to help free up your voice.
Writing about Food (online)
February 18th to February 19th, 2023
Writing about food can be deep, rich, rewarding. The goal of this workshop: to help you find your voice as a food writer. You’ll think, dream, and write about food.
The Short Story (online)
January 28th to January 29th, 2023
Writing a short story is a wonderfully intricate process; we make countless creative decisions in the course of telling a single tale. During these two days, we’ll explore the most vital creative decisions and find what works for you as a storyteller.
Event: Writing & Parenting (online)
November 21, 2022
In this two-hour talk, award-winning nonfiction writer Julie Phillips will speak to the challenges that mother-writers face—and how they have used their experience in their work.
Writing Memoir (online)
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A personal essay is 3,000 percent easier to write than a short story, claims writer Carol Bly.
The essay is indeed a scalable form. In fact, this is our starting point for Writing Memoir: the personal essay. During this weekend, you’ll get the coaching to create a complete personal essay—from idea to first draft.
Write for Children (online)
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How do you write a memorable children’s book?
How do you create lovable (and hateable!) characters—in children’s and Young Adult fiction & nonfiction? How do you transform a story idea into scenes on the page? And what are the creative requirements for publishable children’s literature?
At this workshop we’ll explore writing for children versus writing for adults. We’ll analyze the range of categories, from picture books to Young Adult novels.
Simply Writing (online)
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Do you only write when you have an assignment? What obstacles do you experience to writing? How can you structure your life in order to keep writing? How, exactly, do you finish a piece of writing?
Advanced Fiction (online)
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Writer’s block. Narrators trapped inside their own heads. Stories with intriguing beginnings—but no clear ending. These are a few of the problems fiction writers may face.
Publishing: The Basics (webinar)
July 9th, 2021
What is the sanest way to approach publishing your work? Learn from writers who have published fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
Revise Your Fiction (online)
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How do you complete a work of fiction—whether it’s flash fiction, a short story, a novella, or a novel? How do you make it “as perfect” as it can be?
At “Revise Your Fiction,” we’ll define concrete steps for moving forward with your creative writing.
Read Like a Writer (online)
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“If we want to write, it makes sense to read—and to read like a writer. If we wanted to grow roses, we would want to visit rose gardens and try to see them the way that a rose gardener would.” – Francine Prose
The Poetic Voice (online)
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“I think the key is to listen, not necessarily to the poet’s reading aloud, but to the internal voice in the poem.” – Ming Di
National Novel Writing Month Kick-off
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November is National Novel Writing Month!
Each year, NaNoWriMo, as it’s called, draws tens of thousands of writers worldwide.
Poetry as Storytelling
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“Poetry as Storytelling” is a one-day poetry jam. You’ll spend the day hearing published poetry, learning more narrative craft, and writing. At the end of the day, you’ll hear your work read aloud (anonymously)—and get individualized feedback on your writing.
Travel Writing
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How do great writers evoke great cultural landscapes?
How do you frame travel experiences in writing?
This survey class covers many forms, from the travel blog to the travel article, the travel memoir to the travel guide.
