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From Blank Page to Published Author

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We're proud to be the only independent writing school partnered with one of the most respected literary publications in the country.

The official education partner of Electric Literature.

The official education partner of Electric Literature.

30,000+ writers have taken the next step with us.

30,000+ writers have taken the next step with us.

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The Best Online Writing Workshops for Emerging and Established Authors

Ben Tanzer, pictured with book covers or logos of publications that have featured their work.

Zen and the Art of Ideating: A Story Writing Café with Ben Tanzer (Zoom) on Thursday, October 29th, 2026

$99.00

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Courtney Kocak, pictured with book covers or logos of publications that have featured their work.

Start a Newsletter to Supercharge Your Platform, Network and Business Zoom Seminar with Courtney Kocak on Sunday, November 1st, 2026

$99.00

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Lindsay Tigue, poet and instructor, pictured with book covers or logos of publications that have featured their work.

The Art of Line Breaks: Silence, Shape, and Surprise in Poetry 4-Week Intensive with Lindsay Tigue Starts Monday, November 2nd, 2026

$330.00

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Draft Zero: Write the Terrible First Version, 4-week workshop with Anna Clarke Fiddler.

Draft Zero: Write the Terrible First Version 4-Week Nonfiction Workshop with Anna Clarke Fiddler (Zoom) starts Monday, November 2nd, 2026

$330.00

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