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12 events,
Venue :
Zoom
Find new depths to your writing in a radical, anti-workshop workshop with award-winning writer C Pam Zhang! This course is for advanced fiction writers who want the rigor of an […]
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$5,400.00
Venue :
Zoom
Write your memoir with bestselling author Nicole Chung! This intensive workshop is open to writers working on a memoir or memoir-in-essays. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in lively craft […]
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$5,400.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 21 Sessions
Write your novel with bestselling author Julia Phillips! This 10-month intensive class is open to writers working on a book-length work of fiction. It focuses on creating a propulsive story […]
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$5,400.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 21 Sessions
Write your memoir with award-winning author Edgar Gomez! In this intensive, you will learn about the art of creative nonfiction and be given the tools to ready your memoir or […]
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$5,400.00
Venue :
Zoom
Write your memoir in 9 months! If you're finally ready to write the memoir of your heart, we invite you to join longtime writing teacher and author Diane Zinna for […]
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$5,400.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 6 Sessions 
Join us to explore the elements of memoir in small manageable bites. We'll read and discuss Micro Memoirs, also called Flash Memoir, (50-250 words) to inspire your own writing and enhance your storytelling skills. Each week, with provided prompts, you’ll write about a variety of incidents, stories, or memories while building specific craft skills (image, metaphor, point of view, rhetorical strategies to address memory “gaps,” and more).
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$295.00
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 8 Sessions 
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 discuss many elements of fiction (dialogue, scene, etc.) but the emphasis will be on discovering the writing process that works best for each writer.
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$395.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 4 Sessions 
If you’ve always wanted to create your own exciting novel then this is the class for you. The class offers the key concepts of plotting and pacing while delving into different genres. Beginners have the opportunity to share their works with the class while also building confidence in their craft. Short homework assignments will encourage practice outside of assigned class hours. Students will leave with an evolved sense of fiction and the tools necessary to continue writing their own story.
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$215.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 6 Sessions 
Get started on your way toward writing wonderful poetry! This class aims to describe and explain a different poetry element each week. It also will allow students to workshop their poems throughout the class. Each class will include a reading of 1-2 poems, discussion of a poetry element in regards to them, and some workshopping of poems. At the end of the class each participant should have 2-3 poem drafts written that are on their way toward revision.
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$295.00
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 6 Sessions 
Learn the secret to engaging readers with your writing! This six-week interactive class is designed to give you the skills to write rich descriptive sentences and paragraphs that infuse life into your characters and the worlds you create. During this course, you will strengthen your powers of observation through a variety of assigned weekly readings and writing exercises. You’ll also share some of your own writing and enjoy reading the work of other participants. A new lesson will open on Mondays and assignments will be due by the end of each week. After the completion of this course, you’ll have new material that may springboard future stories.
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$295.00
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 4 Sessions 
Look beyond your inner critic and tap into the flow of your limitless creativity, as you discover the powerful impact of your authentic voice. Learn how to identify limiting beliefs, deconstruct doubt, and write compelling pieces to foster a special connection with your readers. In a safe and supportive space, reintroduce your childlike wonder around creativity so you can write freely, reclaim your power, and uncover your true gifts. Unleash your brilliance and honor the impact of your stories, lessons, and innermost thoughts. Walk away feeling empowered with fresh awareness, confidence in your writing, and practical tips to stay inspired and let your art flow freely. Agenda for each session: Week 1:
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$215.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 3 Sessions 
Discover the power of storytelling to map the borders we cross and the identities we claim. Each week, participants will read and discuss short creative works that explore migration, place, and belonging, followed by guided writing exercises designed to spark personal narrative, poetry, and hybrid experimentation. The workshop will blend group discussion, generative prompts, and peer feedback to create a supportive and imaginative writing space. By the end of the course, participants will have crafted a small portfolio of original pieces reflecting on borders—both real and metaphorical—and the identities that shape their voice. Please bring a notebook or device to write on, and be ready to share a short introduction and a place or memory that feels important to your identity for the first session.
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$150.00
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15 events,
Lessons in Nonfiction Narrative Writing
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 5 Sessions 
The workshop will allow beginning writers to learn the building blocks of researching and writing non-fiction works in different formats and lengths, from first-person writing to essays and magazine-style pieces. The only catch: it has to be true.
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$250.00
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 5 Sessions
The workshop will allow beginning writers to learn the building blocks of researching and writing non-fiction works in different formats and lengths, from first-person writing to essays and magazine-style pieces. The only catch: it has to be true.
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$250.00
Reading Your Work Out Loud
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 1 Session 
Spend an evening practicing and learning about the art of public speaking. This in-person coaching session will give you the opportunity to bring your voice– and self– to the words you’ve written. You’ll learn how to become a more genuine and effective communicator of your work, which will in turn fuel a more authentic writing process and outcome. You’ll leave the workshop with an experience of camaraderie, community, and a more deeply rooted sense of your creative and expressive self. Please have on hand a number of pieces you’d be comfortable sharing during the meeting. There will be a break; please also bring a snack and water.
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$60.00
There’s No Planet B: Writing Ecopoetry
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 1 Session 
This workshop explores the complex connections between humans and the natural world, including issues such as climate change, pollution, and environmental justice. We'll read poems that address the concerns for our planet and our relationship with nature, then discuss them and write our own ecopoems. All poems will be provided during the workshop.
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$60.00
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14 events,
Enrich Your Poems with Metaphor and Simile
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 6 Sessions 
This class aims to restore Metaphor and Simile to prominence in the writing of contemporary poems. In the first two weeks we'll run exercises in class and for homework on generating metaphor/simile pairs. For the next two weeks, metaphor and simile will be either added to a previously written poem, or a new one generated using them. FInally, we'll work on extending metaphor and building a new poem around such an extended metaphor.
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$295.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 6 Sessions
This class aims to restore Metaphor and Simile to prominence in the writing of contemporary poems. In the first two weeks we'll run exercises in class and for homework on generating metaphor/simile pairs. For the next two weeks, metaphor and simile will be either added to a previously written poem, or a new one generated using them. FInally, we'll work on extending metaphor and building a new poem around such an extended metaphor.
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$295.00
Contracts and Copyrights for Writers
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 1 Session 
In this one-session workshop, author/lawyer Ken Ackerman covers the basic legal framework of how writers interact with publishers, what copyrights are, why they matter, and how publishing contracts work -- all with an eye toward defending your work in a rough and tumble world.
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$60.00
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17 events,
Food Memoir Writing with Recipes
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 3 Sessions
Craft recipes as part of a food essay or memoir! This workshop is open to all levels of writers – the only requirement is to have a passion for food […]
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$150.00
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 3 Sessions
Craft recipes as part of a food essay or memoir! This workshop is open to all levels of writers – the only requirement is to have a passion for food […]
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$150.00
Novel Mill w/ Kristen Arnett
Venue :
Zoom
Write your novel in a year with bestselling author Kristen Arnett! Are you looking for an exciting, fun, collaborative way to get your writing brain into gear? Are you ready […]
Venue :
Zoom
Write your novel in a year with bestselling author Kristen Arnett! Are you looking for an exciting, fun, collaborative way to get your writing brain into gear? Are you ready […] Novelist Terri Lewis Book Release in Conversation with Barbara Esstman
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center welcomes novelist Terri Lewis for a reading from her debut novel, Behold the Bird in Flight. Terri is joined by writer and former Writer Center instructor, Barbara […]
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Free
Virtual Info Session for Personal Essays from Start to Finish w/ Hannah Grieco
Venue :
Zoom
Meet Hannah Grieco, instructor for our Personal Essays from Start to Finish workshop, and have all your questions about the program answered! The Writer’s Center staff will be on hand, too, […]
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Free
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18 events,
Writing Inspirational Poems
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 5 Sessions 
Use your words, ideas, and verse to share messages of peace, inspiration, and hope. In this five-part, generative workshop, we'll explore the power of poetry to inspire, heal, and build community. With readings from work by Maya Angelou, Carol Bialock, Ross Gay, Mary Oliver, Ada Limón, Emmett Wheatfall, William Stafford, and other poets as the springboard for our weekly writing practice, together we'll gather material to create new poems that bring messages of hope, perseverance, and resilience to share with loved ones, acquaintances, or with our fragile planet. Participants will create—then share—five poems (or more) during this fun and interactive workshop.
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$250.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 5 Sessions
Use your words, ideas, and verse to share messages of peace, inspiration, and hope. In this five-part, generative workshop, we'll explore the power of poetry to inspire, heal, and build community. With readings from work by Maya Angelou, Carol Bialock, Ross Gay, Mary Oliver, Ada Limón, Emmett Wheatfall, William Stafford, and other poets as the springboard for our weekly writing practice, together we'll gather material to create new poems that bring messages of hope, perseverance, and resilience to share with loved ones, acquaintances, or with our fragile planet. Participants will create—then share—five poems (or more) during this fun and interactive workshop.
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$250.00
Virtual Craft Chat w/ Novelist Jennifer Givhan
Venue :
Zoom
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author Jennifer Givhan for a discussion of her new novel, Salt Bones. Jennifer is […]
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Free
Is Self-Publishing Right for You?
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 1 Session
You have many options for publishing your work. Which one is best for you and your book? In this class we will explore self-publishing, hybrid, and alternative routes to publication: collaborating with a nonprofit and work-for-hire. We will set goals and evaluate the assets we bring to the publishing process to see how those affect available options for publishing. Attendees will walk away knowing what it takes to succeed in these varied and exciting routes to publication.
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$60.00
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17 events,
Creating Novel Characters
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 4 Sessions 
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 we will examine the challenge of creating and integrating these various elements into a cohesive and credible whole. Participants will explore the main character(s) in their novels-in-progress.
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$215.00
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 4 Sessions
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 we will examine the challenge of creating and integrating these various elements into a cohesive and credible whole. Participants will explore the main character(s) in their novels-in-progress.
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$215.00
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20 events,
Poetry Vs. Trauma
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 3 Sessions
Trauma can shut us down; writing poems can help free us to open up again. This workshop will present some of the many ways poetry has helped writers both heal trauma and prevent post-traumatic stress syndrome. Guided by an internationally published poet, you will explore the science behind this and learn a range of techniques, immediately putting several of them to use in drafting new work. The workshop includes reading and discussion of time-honored poems, close attention to emotional and sensory aspects of poetry, several class writing exercises, and feedback on poems for those who wish to share them. (NOTE: All sharing is optional. This workshop is not a substitute for therapy.)
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$150.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 3 Sessions
Trauma can shut us down; writing poems can help free us to open up again. This workshop will present some of the many ways poetry has helped writers both heal trauma and prevent post-traumatic stress syndrome. Guided by an internationally published poet, you will explore the science behind this and learn a range of techniques, immediately putting several of them to use in drafting new work. The workshop includes reading and discussion of time-honored poems, close attention to emotional and sensory aspects of poetry, several class writing exercises, and feedback on poems for those who wish to share them. (NOTE: All sharing is optional. This workshop is not a substitute for therapy.)
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$150.00
Your First (or Next) Novel
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 1 Session 
Writing a novel takes commitment, but it doesn’t need to be daunting. Learn how to generate a handful of plots to choose from, methods for effectively planning your story, and simple hacks for fine tuning your basic fiction skills. Students will initiate a flexible writing plan that will keep their writing flowing. This is a great half-day session for the beginning long-form fiction writer, or for the more experienced author in need of a quick strategy brush-up.
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$60.00
Disability Through a Literary Lens
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE symposium addressing the subject of disability in literature and popular culture, offering free creative writing workshops and a panel discussion. Featured writers include Ava […]
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Free
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18 events,
$40 Pop Up! Diction and Etymology
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 1 Session
Choosing the “best” words requires the use of a thesaurus, but also asks the writer to consider origins, etymology, and changes over time. Words from other languages, for instance "canoe" […]
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$40.00
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17 events,
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18 events,
Revive & Revise: A Writing Workshop
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 7 Sessions Your story wants readers, but how do you get it to the point where publishers just can't put it down? Through my own twist on the traditional workshop model we will focus on the pacing, intrigue, cause & effect, and general appeal of your story and rework it into the story it always wanted to be. Before the class starts, you should have a short story or novel anywhere from 10-20 pages (double spaced) ready to submit for workshop, and be ready to revise, revise, revise!
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$350.00
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 7 Sessions Your story wants readers, but how do you get it to the point where publishers just can't put it down? Through my own twist on the traditional workshop model we will focus on the pacing, intrigue, cause & effect, and general appeal of your story and rework it into the story it always wanted to be. Before the class starts, you should have a short story or novel anywhere from 10-20 pages (double spaced) ready to submit for workshop, and be ready to revise, revise, revise!
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$350.00
Novelist Anbara Salam Book Launch in Conversation w/ Rene Denfeld
Venue :
Zoom
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual book launch! We’re joined by writer Anbara Salam to discuss her gothic thriller, The Salvage. Anbara is in conversation with best selling novelist […]
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Free
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19 events,
Crafting Fiction, Element by Element
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 7 Sessions
By studying basic craft elements of fiction, participants will build a strong foundation for their writing—be it stories or novels. This 7-week workshop will explore elements (characterization, setting, scene, etc.) one at a time and ask participants to practice them through in-class exercises. We'll also read published stories to help us understand how writers regularly employ these elements. Class members will begin to put the elements together, too, as they start a story. You’ll leave the workshop with the tools you need to write wonderful, authentic fiction.
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$350.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 7 Sessions
By studying basic craft elements of fiction, participants will build a strong foundation for their writing—be it stories or novels. This 7-week workshop will explore elements (characterization, setting, scene, etc.) one at a time and ask participants to practice them through in-class exercises. We'll also read published stories to help us understand how writers regularly employ these elements. Class members will begin to put the elements together, too, as they start a story. You’ll leave the workshop with the tools you need to write wonderful, authentic fiction.
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$350.00
Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and […]
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Free
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22 events,
Finding Your Poetic Voice
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 6 Sessions
This might be considered a back-to-basics class, appropriate for any level, using Mary Oliver’s book as a jumping off point for exploration and discussion. The class includes one workshop session, and lots of chances to write and share. Note: No meeting November 6.
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$295.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 6 Sessions
This might be considered a back-to-basics class, appropriate for any level, using Mary Oliver’s book as a jumping off point for exploration and discussion. The class includes one workshop session, and lots of chances to write and share. Note: No meeting November 6.
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$295.00
Women Writers Mixer
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Women writers of DC! Join us for an informal gathering at The Writer’s Center! It’ll be a chance to talk shop, network, and hang out with other writers. Please bring […]
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Free
Virtual Craft Chat w/ Hannah Grieco & Alina Stefanescu
Venue :
Zoom
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of writing! We’re joined by fiction writer Hannah Grieco and poet Alina Stefanescu for a cross-genre discussion about their […]
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Free
How to Craft a Short Mystery
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 1 Session 
Fans of mystery have the chance to build their own condensed caper using helpful tips and tools by a popular published mystery author.
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$60.00
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18 events,
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21 events,
Writer’s Block Unblocked
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 1 Session 
You want to write. So why can't you get yourself to sit down and do it? We'll start by discussing some of the causes of creative blocks, before moving on to exercises that will help you melt back into your writing. We'll close with a generative writing exercise. You'll leave with tactics you can implement whenever you start to feel stuck, so you can finally do the writing you want to do!
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$60.00
Lyric A to Z: Exploring Abecedarian Forms in Poetry and Creative Nonfiction
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 1 Session
Ignite your creative spark using the prompt of the abecedarian form, which works powerfully in both poetry and creative nonfiction. In an “abecedarian,” consecutive lines, sentences, or paragraphs lead with consecutive letters of the alphabet, posing unique opportunities and challenges. We’ll look at examples and identify options for further reading, including book-length projects. Participants will experiment with designing their own abecedarian structures for poems and essays.
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$60.00
Book Launch for Poets Geraldine Connolly and Nancy Naomi Carlson
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center welcomes poet Geraldine Connolly and poet Nancy Naomi Carlson for a reading from their new collections, Instructions at Sunset and translation of French Djiboutian poet, novelist, and essayist […]
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Free
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19 events,
Search Party: Find Your Writing Group
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Looking for a writing group? We want to help you meet other interested writers! The Writer's Center and The Inner Loop invite you to Search Party, a social event connecting […]
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Free
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19 events,
Writing Long Fiction
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 8 Sessions 
If the idea of starting on a novel or novella sounds daunting, or you wish to finally make the move from short fiction to long fiction—this is the class for you! This course is designed to help you launch and advance an outline and rough draft of a novel in 8 weeks. Expect guidance, encouragement, strategy, and development ideas of MFA caliber. Participants will write daily for at least 1 hour, or 7 to 10 hours per week.
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$395.00
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 8 Sessions
If the idea of starting on a novel or novella sounds daunting, or you wish to finally make the move from short fiction to long fiction—this is the class for you! This course is designed to help you launch and advance an outline and rough draft of a novel in 8 weeks. Expect guidance, encouragement, strategy, and development ideas of MFA caliber. Participants will write daily for at least 1 hour, or 7 to 10 hours per week.
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$395.00
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20 events,
Craft a Winning Artist Statement!
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 4 Sessions
The artist statement is an opportunity to demonstrate that you are a thoughtful, deliberate writer who takes their literary career seriously. You'll need a version of this statement on your grant, fellowship, and residency applications, as well as your author web page. In this class, you'll learn how to cast your work in its strongest, most evocative light. Writers will finish class with a statement that's ready to impress. Students will complete a pre-work questionnaire before the first class.
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$60.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 4 Sessions
The artist statement is an opportunity to demonstrate that you are a thoughtful, deliberate writer who takes their literary career seriously. You'll need a version of this statement on your grant, fellowship, and residency applications, as well as your author web page. In this class, you'll learn how to cast your work in its strongest, most evocative light. Writers will finish class with a statement that's ready to impress. Students will complete a pre-work questionnaire before the first class.
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$60.00
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19 events,
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24 events,
30 Ways to Market Your Book on a Budget
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 2 Sessions 
You’ve written, or are writing your book; now it’s time to fight for it! In this workshop you’ll discover over 30 practical, budget-friendly book marketing strategies, from building a book launch to leveraging social media, blogs, podcasts, Amazon tools, press releases, and more. Each session will be fast-paced, idea-heavy, and packed with real-world tactics you can apply immediately. By the end of the program, you’ll walk away with a personalized, actionable marketing plan and the confidence to promote your book like a pro.
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$115.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 2 Sessions
You’ve written, or are writing your book; now it’s time to fight for it! In this workshop you’ll discover over 30 practical, budget-friendly book marketing strategies, from building a book launch to leveraging social media, blogs, podcasts, Amazon tools, press releases, and more. Each session will be fast-paced, idea-heavy, and packed with real-world tactics you can apply immediately. By the end of the program, you’ll walk away with a personalized, actionable marketing plan and the confidence to promote your book like a pro.
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$115.00
Boot Camp for Writers
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 6 Sessions 
Each session of Boot Camp for Writers will begin with a prompt followed by writing time. Participants will have the opportunity to share and discuss their work as well as receive in-class feedback. The workshops is designed so that participants will have the start of six new pieces by the end of class. Former Boot Camp participants are always (and happily) welcome.
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$215.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 6 Sessions
Each session of Boot Camp for Writers will begin with a prompt followed by writing time. Participants will have the opportunity to share and discuss their work as well as receive in-class feedback. The workshops is designed so that participants will have the start of six new pieces by the end of class. Former Boot Camp participants are always (and happily) welcome.
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$215.00
Writing Picture Books
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 3 Sessions 
Learn how to write a picture book from a successful author of thirty award-winning books for children. Each session will begin with a short discussion of an aspect of writing for children, including story openings and arcs, characterization, plot/pacing, rhythm/sound, and marketing. Suggested readings, prompts, and feedback on in-class writing will inspire and guide writers in the class. By the end of the workshop, participants should have written and/or revised part or all of a picture book and have a better sense of how to create one in the future. Feedback will be offered on in-class exercises only rather than workshopping writing done outside of class.
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$150.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 3 Sessions
Learn how to write a picture book from a successful author of thirty award-winning books for children. Each session will begin with a short discussion of an aspect of writing for children, including story openings and arcs, characterization, plot/pacing, rhythm/sound, and marketing. Suggested readings, prompts, and feedback on in-class writing will inspire and guide writers in the class. By the end of the workshop, participants should have written and/or revised part or all of a picture book and have a better sense of how to create one in the future. Feedback will be offered on in-class exercises only rather than workshopping writing done outside of class.
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$150.00
$40 Pop Up! Getting Unstuck
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 1 Session
Journal techniques are like tools in a writer’s toolbox. Just as a hammer is the right choice for placing a nail in the wall, so a particular journal method can […]
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$40.00
Virtual Craft Chat w/ Poet Mary Ardery
Venue :
Zoom
Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Mary Ardery to discuss her debut collection, Level Watch. Mary is in conversation […]
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Free
Poet Shaheen Dil Book Release w/ Grace Cavalieri, Holly Karapetkova & Lyubomir Nikolov
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center welcomes poet Shaheen Dil for a reading of her new collection, Letters to My Younger Self. Shaheen is joined by poets Grace Cavalieri, Holly Karapetkova, and Lyubomir […]
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Free
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22 events,
An Evening of Tributes to Percival Everett
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
A Free Fitzgerald Festival Event Co-sponsored with The Writer’s Center The F. Scott Fitzgerald Festival and The Writer’s Center present a reading in tribute to Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning […]
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Free
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24 events,
Plot Like a Pro
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 1 Session
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 attention to pacing, can make the difference between a finished, publishable manuscript and an abandoned work-in-progress. Plotting provides a safety net that never robs the author of the joy of writing and always reduces revision time
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$60.00
Writing Micro Memoir
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 1 Session
Write your life story as you lived it, once experience at a time. This interactive workshop teaches writers to distill a moment of change, conflict, contradiction, or mystery, to its essence, so that the impact on the writer resonates profoundly with the reader. We will examine inspiring published examples to learn exactly how the writer moved and entertained us. Using the same tools with which we craft fiction, this workshop is an excellent learning environment for both genres. We'll conclude with a review of where to publish.
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$60.00
Writing Blackout Poems
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
The earliest known blackout poetry examples hail from Benjamin Franklin’s days. Franklin’s neighbor, Caleb Whiteford, would publish redacted versions of the paper, using puns flowing across the text to create new meaning in the pages. Let’s have some fun and mimic Whiteford by creating new poems from a variety of texts. We’ll review examples which use different source texts – novels, emails, even the poet’s own original poems – to write blackout poems. Bring your creativity to this generative workshop!
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$60.00
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21 events,
Turning Memories into Transformational Stories
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 1 Session How have your ups and downs, wins and losses shaped your life? Whether you want to write privately or wish to publish, identifying the turning points and themes in your life is an important first step in memoir writing. In this workshop, participants will reflect on the transformational seasons in their lives and associate stories and themes to each one. We will explore the dynamics of character development and narrative arc, and learn techniques to capture universal meaning through personal experiences. You will come away with a timeline technique to uncover life themes and storylines, a bank of memories to serve as writing prompts, and tips for starting a memoir journaling practice.
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$60.00
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20 events,
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21 events,
How to Write Effective Speeches
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
This workshop will help you learn and apply the fundamentals of message-focused speechwriting, whether you are writing for someone else or for yourself. Having a writing background helps but is not required.
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$215.00
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
This workshop will help you learn and apply the fundamentals of message-focused speechwriting, whether you are writing for someone else or for yourself. Having a writing background helps but is not required.
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$215.00
Writer Maddie Ballard Book Launch in Conversation w/ Betsy Greer
Venue :
Zoom
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual book launch! We’re joined by writer Maddie Ballard to discuss her debut memoir, Patchwork: A Sewist's Diary. Maddie is in conversation with Betsy […]
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Free
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21 events,
Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and […]
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Free
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21 events,
Virtual Craft Chat on Writing Horror w/ Tracy Cross in Conversation w/ Teri Ellen Cross Davis
Venue :
Zoom
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of horror! We’re joined by Tracy Cross to discuss her new novel, A Gathering of Weapons. Tracy is in […]
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19 events,
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18 events,
Evoking Reader Empathy
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 1 Session 
Even when a story is skillfully crafted, it may not be enough to make the reader care. The key lies in creating an emotional impact that connects them to your narrative—encouraging readers to invest in your characters and embark on their own emotional journeys. We’ll discuss how to avoid clichés and heavy-handed moralizing while determining the right balance of internal thought, scene, and underlying tension. Additionally, we’ll explore how to use an object or image (such as your father’s watch, a specific place, or a work of art) to carry the emotional weight of your story. Through reading examples and participating in short exercises, you will have the opportunity to practice and refine your ability to evoke empathy on the page.
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$60.00
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18 events,
Submit-O-Rama! An Afternoon Fundraiser @ The Writer’s Center
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Get a jump on submission season while you raise money for The Writer's Center! Each autumn, thousands of lit mags and journals open their portals/queues/websites to read your work. We know that submitting on your own can be a slog, so let’s get it done, together! The Writer’s Center is hosting our first ever Submit-o-rama, […]
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$25.00
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18 events,
UnClogging Your Brain
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 1 Session
Prompts will spark memories, characters, and places, turning them into poems, scenes, dialogues, and stories. During ‘UnClogging’ you will likely come up with an ‘idea’ that you feel compelled to expand on, or perhaps be re-inspired to continue an unfinished work later. Find new perspective and confidence!
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$60.00
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16 events,
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17 events,
Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and […]
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17 events,
Virtual Craft Chat w/ Novelists Lacey N. Dunham & Laura Venita Green
Venue :
Zoom
Just in time for Halloween, the Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of writing gothic and horror-adjacent fiction! Gothic fiction frequently blends realism with the otherworldly […]
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16 events,
Point of View and Narrative Voice
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 4 Sessions
Do the multitude of Point of View options elude you? We will look at everything from the first person point of view to the editorial omniscient, as well as some of the less traditional points of view, to help you choose the best voice to tell your story.
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$215.00
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 4 Sessions
Do the multitude of Point of View options elude you? We will look at everything from the first person point of view to the editorial omniscient, as well as some of the less traditional points of view, to help you choose the best voice to tell your story.
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$215.00
Intermediate Novel Writing: The 8 Cs
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 8 Sessions 
Are you serious about writing a novel but struggling? This intermediate course will examine the eight fundamental elements of the novel to help you find the strengths and weaknesses of your work-in-progress. From Concept to Conclusion, we will study the key components of a novel, with generative and evaluative exercises along the way. Written lessons, curated online resources, and targeted exercises (along with instructor and peer feedback) will help guide you as you continue to draft your novel. (Note: This course is a good follow-up to Tammy Greenwood’s Intro to the Novel workshop.)
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$395.00
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 8 Sessions
Are you serious about writing a novel but struggling? This intermediate course will examine the eight fundamental elements of the novel to help you find the strengths and weaknesses of your work-in-progress. From Concept to Conclusion, we will study the key components of a novel, with generative and evaluative exercises along the way. Written lessons, curated online resources, and targeted exercises (along with instructor and peer feedback) will help guide you as you continue to draft your novel. (Note: This course is a good follow-up to Tammy Greenwood’s Intro to the Novel workshop.)
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$395.00
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17 events,
Yes, You Can Write a Poem!
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 1 Session 
We will circumvent the analytic brain and give imagination a chance to thrive. You can expect to take home three of your own original poems. You will receive helpful prompts for in-class writing exercises with the opportunity to read your writing and receive positive feedback that points the way toward your specific writing talents. Please bring your favorite writing instruments to the workshop, and please look for an email from the instructor the evening before the workshop begins.
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$60.00
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