CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS
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June Workshops
Writing from Your Life with CAMERON DEZEN HAMMON
TIME: Saturday, June 2nd, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, May 28th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, May 28th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
“Each of us is a book waiting to be written,” writes memoirist Thomas M. Cirignano, and in this workshop, we will discover the stories that wait inside us. We will investigate the events of our lives, how they’ve changed us, and what they mean — or how their meaning eludes us. Specifically, we will write about our lives through the form of the personal essay. Read more . . .
TIME: Saturday, June 2nd, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, May 28th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, May 28th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
“Each of us is a book waiting to be written,” writes memoirist Thomas M. Cirignano, and in this workshop, we will discover the stories that wait inside us. We will investigate the events of our lives, how they’ve changed us, and what they mean — or how their meaning eludes us. Specifically, we will write about our lives through the form of the personal essay. Read more . . .
How to Write Great Titles with DR. CYNTHIA CHILDRESS
TIME: Saturday, June 2nd, 1-4 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, May 28th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, May 28th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Do you struggle to find the right title for your work? Do you suffer from "title shame?" Do you number your work or otherwise refuse to even try to create titles? We feel your pain. It's tough to encapsulate your writing project with one sentence or phrase, much less one word, but it's possible and necessary so you can complete projects . . . Read More . . .
TIME: Saturday, June 2nd, 1-4 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, May 28th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, May 28th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Do you struggle to find the right title for your work? Do you suffer from "title shame?" Do you number your work or otherwise refuse to even try to create titles? We feel your pain. It's tough to encapsulate your writing project with one sentence or phrase, much less one word, but it's possible and necessary so you can complete projects . . . Read More . . .
How to Edit Your Work: Transform Your Project in Four Weeks with DR. CYNTHIA CHILDRESS
TIME: Four Sundays, June 3rd, June 10th, June 17th, June 24th, 3-6 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Tuesday, May 29th: $150 for members, $180 for non-members; After Tuesday, May 29th: $180 for members, $210 for non-members. Become a member here.
Is something missing in your writing? Do you get a nagging feeling that you should add a word or delete an idea, and then end up more confused? If you're tired of making your changes in a vacuum and want another pair of eyes on your work . . . Read more . . .
TIME: Four Sundays, June 3rd, June 10th, June 17th, June 24th, 3-6 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Tuesday, May 29th: $150 for members, $180 for non-members; After Tuesday, May 29th: $180 for members, $210 for non-members. Become a member here.
Is something missing in your writing? Do you get a nagging feeling that you should add a word or delete an idea, and then end up more confused? If you're tired of making your changes in a vacuum and want another pair of eyes on your work . . . Read more . . .
Beginning Fiction with K.C. SINCLAIR
TIME: Four Thursdays, June 7th, June 14th, June 21st, June 28th, 6-9 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Saturday, June 2nd: $150 for members, $180 for non-members; After Saturday, June 2nd: $180 for members, $210 for non-members. Become a member here.
A blank page can be daunting, and self-doubt can be paralyzing. According to author Stephen Koch, though, “The only way to begin is to begin, and begin right now.” In this four-week class, we’ll take this sentiment to heart. We will begin! Whether you are new to fiction or simply looking for a tune-up . . . Read more . . .
TIME: Four Thursdays, June 7th, June 14th, June 21st, June 28th, 6-9 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Saturday, June 2nd: $150 for members, $180 for non-members; After Saturday, June 2nd: $180 for members, $210 for non-members. Become a member here.
A blank page can be daunting, and self-doubt can be paralyzing. According to author Stephen Koch, though, “The only way to begin is to begin, and begin right now.” In this four-week class, we’ll take this sentiment to heart. We will begin! Whether you are new to fiction or simply looking for a tune-up . . . Read more . . .
The Art of Memoir with JESSICA WILBANKS
TIME: Saturday, June 9th, 1-4 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, June 4th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, June 4th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
“There is no agony like bearing an untold story inside of you.” —Maya Angelou
At the heart of our lives are our stories. Stories of times we were lost and found, broken and whole, asleep and awake. The most haunting personal stories steal liberally from the sensory world of poetry and the narrative world of fiction . . . Read more . . .
TIME: Saturday, June 9th, 1-4 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, June 4th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, June 4th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
“There is no agony like bearing an untold story inside of you.” —Maya Angelou
At the heart of our lives are our stories. Stories of times we were lost and found, broken and whole, asleep and awake. The most haunting personal stories steal liberally from the sensory world of poetry and the narrative world of fiction . . . Read more . . .
How to Submit Your Work Like a Pro with CASSANDRA ROSE CLARKE
TIME: Saturday, June 16th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, June 11th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, June 11th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
You’ve drafted your story, poem, or essay. You’ve workshopped it, revised it, polished it —now you just have to get it in front of an editor! But how? In this workshop we’ll look at the process of submitting finished work to agents and to magazine, journal, and acquisitions editors, answering questions that plague many first-time submitters . . . Read more . . .
TIME: Saturday, June 16th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, June 11th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, June 11th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
You’ve drafted your story, poem, or essay. You’ve workshopped it, revised it, polished it —now you just have to get it in front of an editor! But how? In this workshop we’ll look at the process of submitting finished work to agents and to magazine, journal, and acquisitions editors, answering questions that plague many first-time submitters . . . Read more . . .
Lyric Essay: The Best-Kept Secret of Savvy Writers with LESLIE CONTRERAS-SCHWARTZ
TIME: Two Saturdays, June 16th, June 23rd, 1-4 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, June 11th: $80 for members, $95 for non-members; After Monday, June 11th: $95 for members, $110 for non-members. Become a member here.
The lyric essay is a form steadily growing in popularity, and for good reason, because the form allows writers astounding freedom to structure and expand ideas in new ways, as well as explore metaphor and discover exciting, previously hidden connections. Available to writers of all genres and experience levels . . . Read more . . .
TIME: Two Saturdays, June 16th, June 23rd, 1-4 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, June 11th: $80 for members, $95 for non-members; After Monday, June 11th: $95 for members, $110 for non-members. Become a member here.
The lyric essay is a form steadily growing in popularity, and for good reason, because the form allows writers astounding freedom to structure and expand ideas in new ways, as well as explore metaphor and discover exciting, previously hidden connections. Available to writers of all genres and experience levels . . . Read more . . .
Intermediate Flash and Short Fiction with PATRICIA FLAHERTY PAGAN
TIME: Two Tuesdays, June 19th, June 26th, 6-9 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Thursday, June 14th: $80 for members, $95 for non-members; After Thursday, June 14th: $95 for members, $110 for non-members. Become a member here.
In this workshop, we will hone our skills in writing short stories and flash fiction (stories typically under three pages). We will study elements of craft such as characterization, voice, plotting, and tension, and apply what we learn to our own stories. The instructor will share writing exercises intended to inspire new stories . . . Read more . . .
TIME: Two Tuesdays, June 19th, June 26th, 6-9 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Thursday, June 14th: $80 for members, $95 for non-members; After Thursday, June 14th: $95 for members, $110 for non-members. Become a member here.
In this workshop, we will hone our skills in writing short stories and flash fiction (stories typically under three pages). We will study elements of craft such as characterization, voice, plotting, and tension, and apply what we learn to our own stories. The instructor will share writing exercises intended to inspire new stories . . . Read more . . .
What Writers Need to Know about Contacting Agents and Editors
with KATHARINE SHILCUTT
TIME: Saturday, June 23rd, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, June 18th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, June 18th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Even the best writing can get lost in the piles of manuscripts that editors and literary agents sort through on a daily basis. The manuscripts that rise to the top and capture the attention of the editor have one thing in common—they all have great query letters! Read more . . .
with KATHARINE SHILCUTT
TIME: Saturday, June 23rd, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, June 18th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, June 18th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Even the best writing can get lost in the piles of manuscripts that editors and literary agents sort through on a daily basis. The manuscripts that rise to the top and capture the attention of the editor have one thing in common—they all have great query letters! Read more . . .
Voice: What It Is and How to Find the Right One for Your Story with K.C. SINCLAIR
TIME: Saturday, June 30th, 1-4 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, June 25th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, June 25th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Have you ever had a great story, but had trouble figuring out how to tell it? Have you ever written an exciting tale that fell flat on the page, or struggled with where to start and end the narrative? Have you ever written an exciting tale that fell flat on the page, or struggled with where to start and end the narrative? If so, these predicaments are a matter of voice, and finding the right one for your story will make all the difference. Read more . . .
TIME: Saturday, June 30th, 1-4 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, June 25th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, June 25th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Have you ever had a great story, but had trouble figuring out how to tell it? Have you ever written an exciting tale that fell flat on the page, or struggled with where to start and end the narrative? Have you ever written an exciting tale that fell flat on the page, or struggled with where to start and end the narrative? If so, these predicaments are a matter of voice, and finding the right one for your story will make all the difference. Read more . . .
July: No workshops are being held in July.
August Workshops
How to Write Great Dialogue with KJ RUSSELL
TIME: Saturday, August 4th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, July 30th:, $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, July 30th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Dialogue can be the crux that makes a story work, while its absence or misuse can be the nail that seals its coffin. It is an essential part of every story, and one of every writer's most powerful tools. Don't get stuck trying to write awkward descriptive paragraphs, explaining your world like a textbook or trying to narrate a character’s complicated feelings. Read more . . .
TIME: Saturday, August 4th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, July 30th:, $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, July 30th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Dialogue can be the crux that makes a story work, while its absence or misuse can be the nail that seals its coffin. It is an essential part of every story, and one of every writer's most powerful tools. Don't get stuck trying to write awkward descriptive paragraphs, explaining your world like a textbook or trying to narrate a character’s complicated feelings. Read more . . .
Jumpstart Your Writing with Travel with DR. CYNTHIA CHILDRESS
TIME: Saturday, August 4th, 1-4 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, July 30th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, July 30th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Stuck in the middle of a project? Having trouble getting started? Jumpstart your writing with prompts and exercises that explore the drive to visit and explore new frontiers. Since the Illiad, storytellers and poets have been drawn to tell stories of travel and adventure, have longed to discover what's just beyond the horizon . . . Read more . . .
TIME: Saturday, August 4th, 1-4 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, July 30th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, July 30th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Stuck in the middle of a project? Having trouble getting started? Jumpstart your writing with prompts and exercises that explore the drive to visit and explore new frontiers. Since the Illiad, storytellers and poets have been drawn to tell stories of travel and adventure, have longed to discover what's just beyond the horizon . . . Read more . . .
The Craft of Writing Literary Fiction with BENJAMIN RYBECK
TIME: Four Tuesdays, August 7th, August 14th, August 21st, August 28th, 6-9 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Thursday, August 2nd: $150 for members, $180 for non-members; After Thursday, August 2nd: $180 for members, $210 for non-members. Become a member here.
If you want to be a writer, you need to read like a writer. This fact—which might seem obvious—eludes people more often than you would think. In this workshop, we will hone our writing skills by learning how authors influence a reader . . . Read more . . .
TIME: Four Tuesdays, August 7th, August 14th, August 21st, August 28th, 6-9 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Thursday, August 2nd: $150 for members, $180 for non-members; After Thursday, August 2nd: $180 for members, $210 for non-members. Become a member here.
If you want to be a writer, you need to read like a writer. This fact—which might seem obvious—eludes people more often than you would think. In this workshop, we will hone our writing skills by learning how authors influence a reader . . . Read more . . .
How to Write Compelling Action Scenes with K.C. SINCLAIR
TIME: Two Thursdays, August 9th, August 16th, 6-9 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Saturday, August 4th: $80 for members, $95 for non-members; After Saturday, August 4th: $95 for members, $110 for non-members. Become a member here.
Are you an ace at writing description, dialogue, setting, but fall apart when something actually happens in your fiction? Do you avoid writing scenes with fights, sex, or significant events or have you been accused of writing characters who suffer from that most dangerous of literary maladies--the “passive protagonist syndrome”? Read more . . .
TIME: Two Thursdays, August 9th, August 16th, 6-9 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Saturday, August 4th: $80 for members, $95 for non-members; After Saturday, August 4th: $95 for members, $110 for non-members. Become a member here.
Are you an ace at writing description, dialogue, setting, but fall apart when something actually happens in your fiction? Do you avoid writing scenes with fights, sex, or significant events or have you been accused of writing characters who suffer from that most dangerous of literary maladies--the “passive protagonist syndrome”? Read more . . .
How to Outline Your Novel with D.L. Young
TIME: Saturday, August 11th, 1-4 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, August 6th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, August 6th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Outlining your novel isn't an option, it's a necessity. A well-prepared outline is a powerful tool that helps you create memorable characters, an engaging plot, and unforgettable settings. It takes your ideas and shapes them into a manuscript. An outline lays out the path for your narrative, ensuring coherence and. . . Read more . . .
TIME: Saturday, August 11th, 1-4 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, August 6th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, August 6th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Outlining your novel isn't an option, it's a necessity. A well-prepared outline is a powerful tool that helps you create memorable characters, an engaging plot, and unforgettable settings. It takes your ideas and shapes them into a manuscript. An outline lays out the path for your narrative, ensuring coherence and. . . Read more . . .
What Writers Need to Know about Author Websites with DR. CYNTHIA CHILDRESS
TIME: Sunday, August 12th, 3-6 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Tuesday, August 7th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Tuesday, August 7th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Are you confused as to whether your author platform should be on Wordpress, Wix, or Squarespace? Are you struggling with creating a Facebook group, getting readers to join your email list, or deciding which social media platforms to be on? Does the idea of video turn your tummy? Scared of trolls? Read more . . .
TIME: Sunday, August 12th, 3-6 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Tuesday, August 7th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Tuesday, August 7th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Are you confused as to whether your author platform should be on Wordpress, Wix, or Squarespace? Are you struggling with creating a Facebook group, getting readers to join your email list, or deciding which social media platforms to be on? Does the idea of video turn your tummy? Scared of trolls? Read more . . .
Jumpstart Your Writing with Dungeons & Dragons with CASSANDRA ROSE CLARKE
TIME: Saturday, August 18th, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM, with a break for lunch
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, August 13th: $80 for members, $95 for non-members; After Monday, August 13th: $95 for members, $110 for non-members. Become a member here.
Love tabletop gaming and writing? See how they can join forces as we set out on an epic role-playing literary adventure! This class will kick off with a discussion of the intersection between role-playing games and the craft of writing. Read more . . .
TIME: Saturday, August 18th, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM, with a break for lunch
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, August 13th: $80 for members, $95 for non-members; After Monday, August 13th: $95 for members, $110 for non-members. Become a member here.
Love tabletop gaming and writing? See how they can join forces as we set out on an epic role-playing literary adventure! This class will kick off with a discussion of the intersection between role-playing games and the craft of writing. Read more . . .
Advanced Memoir and Personal Essay with MARK DOSTERT
TIME: Four Sundays, August 19th, August 26th, skip Labor Day weekend, September 9th, September 16th, 3-6 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Tuesday, August 14th: $150 for members, $180 for non-members; After Tuesday, August 14th: $180 for members, $210 for non-members. Become a member here.
Are you familiar with the fundamentals of crafting memoir and personal essay and seek to fine tune your craft? Is there a manuscript collecting dust on your shelf . . . Read more . . .
TIME: Four Sundays, August 19th, August 26th, skip Labor Day weekend, September 9th, September 16th, 3-6 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Tuesday, August 14th: $150 for members, $180 for non-members; After Tuesday, August 14th: $180 for members, $210 for non-members. Become a member here.
Are you familiar with the fundamentals of crafting memoir and personal essay and seek to fine tune your craft? Is there a manuscript collecting dust on your shelf . . . Read more . . .
The Writing Life 101 with HOLLY WALRATH
TIME: Four Wednesdays, August 22nd, August 29th, September 5th, September 12th, 6-9 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Friday, August 17th: $150 for members, $180 for non-members; After Friday, August 17th: $180 for members, $210 for non-members. Become a member here.
This workshop is designed to support writers through the three central components of the writing life: drafting, revising, and submitting work to publishers. If you are new and would like to learn how to produce good work and publish . . . Read more . . .
TIME: Four Wednesdays, August 22nd, August 29th, September 5th, September 12th, 6-9 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Friday, August 17th: $150 for members, $180 for non-members; After Friday, August 17th: $180 for members, $210 for non-members. Become a member here.
This workshop is designed to support writers through the three central components of the writing life: drafting, revising, and submitting work to publishers. If you are new and would like to learn how to produce good work and publish . . . Read more . . .
Technical Writing I with ANDREANA BINDER
TIME: Saturday, August 25th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, August 20th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, August 20th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Have you tried making money with writing, but it won’t quite pay the bills? Consider learning more about how a career in corporate writing can support your after-hours creative writing efforts while simultaneously strengthening your writing skills. Technical writing can be a beneficial career path . . . Read more . . .
TIME: Saturday, August 25th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, August 20th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, August 20th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Have you tried making money with writing, but it won’t quite pay the bills? Consider learning more about how a career in corporate writing can support your after-hours creative writing efforts while simultaneously strengthening your writing skills. Technical writing can be a beneficial career path . . . Read more . . .
Poetry of the Fantastic with HOLLY WALRATH
TIME: Saturday, August 25th, 1-4 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, August 20th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, August 20th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Described by Suzette Haden Elgin as exploring “a reality that is in some way different from the existing reality,” poetry of the fantastic encompasses speculative, surrealist, weird, slipstream, science fiction, fantasy, mythic and horror genres. The opportunity to create poems about fantastic worlds and scenarios opens writers . . . Read more . . .
TIME: Saturday, August 25th, 1-4 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, August 20th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, August 20th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Described by Suzette Haden Elgin as exploring “a reality that is in some way different from the existing reality,” poetry of the fantastic encompasses speculative, surrealist, weird, slipstream, science fiction, fantasy, mythic and horror genres. The opportunity to create poems about fantastic worlds and scenarios opens writers . . . Read more . . .
Beginning Poetry with LESLIE CONTRERAS-SCHWARTZ
TIME: Six Thursdays, August 30th, September 6th, September 13th, September 20th, September 27th, and October 4th, 6-9 PM
PRICE: After Saturday, August 25th: $200 members, $230 non-members. After Saturday, August 25th: $215 members, $245 non-members. Become a member here.
In this workshop we will explore what poetry is, why we write it, and how we write it. To understand the fundamentals of what makes a poem a poem, we will examine a broad range of poetic forms and styles, from the lyrical to the prose to the plain-spoken or conversational poem. Read more . . .
TIME: Six Thursdays, August 30th, September 6th, September 13th, September 20th, September 27th, and October 4th, 6-9 PM
PRICE: After Saturday, August 25th: $200 members, $230 non-members. After Saturday, August 25th: $215 members, $245 non-members. Become a member here.
In this workshop we will explore what poetry is, why we write it, and how we write it. To understand the fundamentals of what makes a poem a poem, we will examine a broad range of poetic forms and styles, from the lyrical to the prose to the plain-spoken or conversational poem. Read more . . .
September Workshops
Beginning Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense Fiction with STEPHANIE JAYE EVANS
TIME: Six Tuesdays, September 4th, September 11th, September 18th, September 25th, October 2nd, October 9th, 6-9 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Thursday, August 30th: $200 members, $230 non-members. After Thursday, August 30th: $215 members, $245 non-members. Become a member here.
In this workshop, we will explore plotting, casting, and developing the stories that keep us up at night. Through examining the work of highly successful published authors, exploring in-class writing exercises, and reviewing and discussing our own manuscripts, we will learn to craft mystery, thriller, and suspense . . . Read more . . .
TIME: Six Tuesdays, September 4th, September 11th, September 18th, September 25th, October 2nd, October 9th, 6-9 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Thursday, August 30th: $200 members, $230 non-members. After Thursday, August 30th: $215 members, $245 non-members. Become a member here.
In this workshop, we will explore plotting, casting, and developing the stories that keep us up at night. Through examining the work of highly successful published authors, exploring in-class writing exercises, and reviewing and discussing our own manuscripts, we will learn to craft mystery, thriller, and suspense . . . Read more . . .
How to Love Your Writing Life (and Overcome Anxiety and Drama!) with DR. CYNTHIA CHILDRESS
TIME: Saturday, September 8th, 1-4 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird Price until Monday, September 3rd: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, September 3rd: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Concerned that there are writers as famous for their life drama as they are for their life work? (Think Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Plath). Tired of the emotional struggles that can sometimes arrive with greater force than the words? Read more . . .
TIME: Saturday, September 8th, 1-4 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird Price until Monday, September 3rd: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, September 3rd: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Concerned that there are writers as famous for their life drama as they are for their life work? (Think Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Plath). Tired of the emotional struggles that can sometimes arrive with greater force than the words? Read more . . .
Technical Writing II with ANDREANA BINDER
TIME: Saturday, September 15th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, September 10th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, September 10th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
In this workshop, we will build on the knowledge shared in Technical Writing I. In doing so, we will explore more complex texts and more advanced writing exercises like those you would receive if you accept a position as a technical writer. Read more . . .
TIME: Saturday, September 15th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, September 10th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, September 10th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
In this workshop, we will build on the knowledge shared in Technical Writing I. In doing so, we will explore more complex texts and more advanced writing exercises like those you would receive if you accept a position as a technical writer. Read more . . .
Spiritual Memoir with CAMERON DEZEN HAMMON
TIME: Saturday, September 15th, 1-4 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, September 10th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, September 10th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
To borrow an aphorism—writing about spirituality is like dancing about architecture. In other words, it’s a challenge, though not an impossible one. In this workshop, we will discover that writing about our spiritual lives is not only possible but potentially enjoyable and rewarding. Read more . . .
TIME: Saturday, September 15th, 1-4 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, September 10th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, September 10th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
To borrow an aphorism—writing about spirituality is like dancing about architecture. In other words, it’s a challenge, though not an impossible one. In this workshop, we will discover that writing about our spiritual lives is not only possible but potentially enjoyable and rewarding. Read more . . .
Exploring Life's Most Powerful Moments in Memoir with JOYCE BOATRIGHT
TIME: Two Saturdays, September 22nd, September 29th, 1-4 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, September 17th: $80 for members, $95 for non-members; After Monday, September 17th: $95 for members, $110 for non-members. Become a member here.
You have a memoir—a life story—that you know needs to be written. But how? There is so much to tackle in crafting a memoir, no matter the length. Where do you begin? How do you shape a memory into a story that engages readers? Read more . . .
TIME: Two Saturdays, September 22nd, September 29th, 1-4 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, September 17th: $80 for members, $95 for non-members; After Monday, September 17th: $95 for members, $110 for non-members. Become a member here.
You have a memoir—a life story—that you know needs to be written. But how? There is so much to tackle in crafting a memoir, no matter the length. Where do you begin? How do you shape a memory into a story that engages readers? Read more . . .
Writing Etiquette 101 with JOY PREBLE
TIME: Sunday, September 23rd, 3-6 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Tuesday, September 18th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Tuesday, September 18th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
If you're new to the writing world (or even if you're not) it helps to know the tacit rules of etiquette--all those rules that no one ever teaches you but everyone expects you to know about the writing business and community. Read more . . .
TIME: Sunday, September 23rd, 3-6 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Tuesday, September 18th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Tuesday, September 18th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
If you're new to the writing world (or even if you're not) it helps to know the tacit rules of etiquette--all those rules that no one ever teaches you but everyone expects you to know about the writing business and community. Read more . . .
Novel Writing Workshop with CASSANDRA ROSE CLARKE
TIME: Ten Wednesdays, September 26th; October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, Skip Halloween; November 7th, 14th, 21st, Skip Thanksgiving week; December 5th and 12th; 6:00-9:00 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Friday, September 21st: $335 for members, $355 for non-members; After Friday, September 21st $375 for members, $395 for non-members. Become a member here.
Do you struggle to keep your stories under 6000 words? Have you ever received feedback comments in short story workshops like, “I want more!” or . . . Read more . . .
TIME: Ten Wednesdays, September 26th; October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, Skip Halloween; November 7th, 14th, 21st, Skip Thanksgiving week; December 5th and 12th; 6:00-9:00 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Friday, September 21st: $335 for members, $355 for non-members; After Friday, September 21st $375 for members, $395 for non-members. Become a member here.
Do you struggle to keep your stories under 6000 words? Have you ever received feedback comments in short story workshops like, “I want more!” or . . . Read more . . .
What Writers Need to Know about Publishing with ELIZABETH WHITE-OLSEN
TIME: Saturday, September 29th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, September 24th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, September 24th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Do you want to begin publishing your writing but don't know where to start? There are many more options available than there ever have been, and deciding which course is right for you can be a confusing process. Come learn the essentials of the many publishing options from finding a literary agent to . . . Read more . . .
TIME: Saturday, September 29th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, September 24th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, September 24th: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Become a member here.
Do you want to begin publishing your writing but don't know where to start? There are many more options available than there ever have been, and deciding which course is right for you can be a confusing process. Come learn the essentials of the many publishing options from finding a literary agent to . . . Read more . . .
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Writing Workshops for Non-Writers
Writespace also offers workshops for artists and, on request, for business people.
Writespace also offers workshops for artists and, on request, for business people.
