{"title":"Creative Writing Classes Taught by Poet and Fiction Writer Lauren Davis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructor Lauren Davis is the author of the short story collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Nothing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (YesYes Books), the poetry collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHome Beneath the Church\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Fernwood Press), the Eric Hoffer Grand Prize short-listed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen I Drowned\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Kelsay Books), and the chapbooks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach Wild Thing’s Consent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Poetry Wolf Press), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Missing Ones\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Winter Texts), and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSivvy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Whittle Micro-Press). She holds an MFA from the Bennington College Writing Seminars. She is a former Editor in Residence at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Puritan’s Town Crier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and she is the winner of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLanding Zone Magazine’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlash Fiction Contest. Her stories, essays, poetry, interviews, and reviews have appeared in numerous literary publications and anthologies, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrairie Schooner, Spillway, Poet Lore, Ibbetson Street, Ninth Letter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and elsewhere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shirley-jackson-fiction-writing-workshop-online","title":"Shirley Jackson as Muse: An 8-Week Generative Fiction Workshop with Lauren Davis Starts Thursday, October 1st, 2026","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStarts Thursday, October 1st, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass will meet weekly via Wet Ink (asynchronous)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eInstructor Lauren Davis is the author of the short story collection\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Nothing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(YesYes Books, 2025) and the poetry collections\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHome Beneath the Church\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Fernwood Press) and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen I Drowned\u003c\/em\u003e. Her fiction won the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLanding Zone Magazine's\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFlash Fiction Contest, and her fiction and poetry have been finalists for the Ruth Stone Poetry Prize and the Press 53 Award for Short Fiction, among others. Her poetry, fiction, essays, and reviews have appeared in numerous literary publications and anthologies, including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrairie Schooner, Spillway, Poet Lore, Ibbetson Street, Ninth Letter\u003c\/em\u003e, and elsewhere. She holds an MFA from the Bennington College Writing Seminars. Davis lives with her husband and two black cats on the Olympic Peninsula in a Victorian seaport community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Teaching Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003eRead an \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Shirley Jackson as Muse: Interview with Lauren Davis\" href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/blogs\/news\/shirley-jackson-as-muse-interview-with-lauren-davis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInterview with Lauren\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e on Shirley Jackson as Muse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this class for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThis online fiction writing workshop is for writers at all levels who want to explore Shirley Jackson's unique style and themes. Whether you're drawn to psychological tension, dark fiction, or the art of the unsettling, this course will help you infuse your work with depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eStep into the haunting and captivating world of Shirley Jackson in this 8-week fiction workshop. Through reading, analysis, and generative writing exercises, you will gain a deeper appreciation for Jackson's writing and develop practical skills for crafting narratives that grip readers' attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eGuided by instructor Lauren Davis, you will delve deep into Jackson's unique blend of dark themes, psychological exploration, and horror, using her work as a catalyst to spark your own creativity. This online writing class invites you to explore the chilling brilliance of Shirley Jackson's writing through her acclaimed collection The Lottery and Other Stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eJoin us for an immersive exploration of Shirley Jackson's literary legacy, where you'll not only uncover the secrets behind her chilling tales but also harness her influence to ignite your own creative spark. Under the guidance of instructor Lauren Davis, you'll craft your own stories that resonate with darkness, suspense, and the enigmatic allure that defines Jackson's writing. Note: Our peer workshop will utilize a strict deadline as a courtesy to ensure all participants have the same amount of time to participate and provide feedback to each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the writing goals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eIn this course, students will:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReading and Analysis: \u003c\/strong\u003eThrough a comprehensive reading and discussion of Shirley Jackson's acclaimed short story collection The Lottery and Other Stories, students will dissect her narratives, characters, and themes. By analyzing Jackson's storytelling techniques, students will gain insights into her mastery of suspense, psychological tension, and eerie atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExploring Dark Themes: \u003c\/strong\u003eParticipants will explore and identify the underlying dark themes and psychological nuances that permeate Jackson's stories. By unpacking the intricacies of her writing, students will gain an understanding of how to infuse their own work with depth, complexity, and a touch of the unsettling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenerative Writing: \u003c\/strong\u003eUsing Jackson's stories as inspiration, students will embark on a journey of creativity, generating their own first drafts of short stories. Through various writing prompts and exercises, participants will harness the power of Jackson's literary legacy to create new and original fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique Integration: \u003c\/strong\u003eBuilding on the knowledge gained from studying Jackson's works, students will learn how to incorporate her writing techniques into their own drafts. From creating suspenseful scenes to crafting memorable characters, participants will develop a toolkit for infusing their stories with tension and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eParticipants will have the opportunity to receive private instructor feedback on four 5,000-word short stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReadings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eStudents will read \u003cem\u003eThe Lottery and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e by Shirley Jackson. Students will need to acquire their own copy of the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE OUTLINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1: \u003c\/strong\u003eRead Section I and Discuss Stories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2: \u003c\/strong\u003eGenerate and Submit Short Story Draft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3: \u003c\/strong\u003eRead Section II and Discuss Stories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 4: \u003c\/strong\u003eGenerate and Submit Short Story Draft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 5: \u003c\/strong\u003eRead Section III and Discuss Stories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 6: \u003c\/strong\u003eGenerate and Submit Short Story Draft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 7: \u003c\/strong\u003eRead Section IV and Discuss Stories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 8: \u003c\/strong\u003eGenerate and Submit Short Story Draft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE TAKEAWAYS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-2.5 pl-7\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eClose reading of Shirley Jackson's only short story collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eKnowledge and appreciation of psychological and dark fiction theory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eGeneration of four short story drafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003ePrivate instructor feedback on four 5,000-word short stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003ePeer feedback on one 5,000-word short story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for an immersive exploration of Shirley Jackson's literary legacy, where you'll not only uncover the secrets behind her chilling tales but also harness her influence to ignite your own creative spark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the guidance of instructor Lauren Davis, you'll craft your own stories that resonate with darkness, suspense, and the enigmatic allure that defines Jackson's writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is entirely asynchronous which means you complete the weekly assignments on your own schedule. There are no set meeting times in order to allow for greater participation; your cohort will consist of writers from across different time zones, which allows for a wonderful diversity of voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with your weekly deadlines there is plenty of interaction with Lauren and your peers within \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wet.ink\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWet Ink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, our dedicated online classroom. Craft materials, lectures, reading assignments, and writing prompts are all available through the online classroom. Students also post work and provide and receive feedback within the online classroom environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can get the work done as you see fit week-to-week, so it is perfect for any schedule. There are discussion questions each week inspired by the assigned readings and topics in the lecture notes. Students are encouraged to take these wherever is most compelling and\/or useful for them. Lauren engages with these discussions throughout the week and you will receive feedback from all assigned writing activities. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW DOES WET INK WORK? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWet Ink was built and designed specifically for online writing classes. Wet Ink is private, easy to use, and very interactive. You can learn more about the Wet Ink platform by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wet.ink\/demos\/take-a-class\/get-familiar-with-your-class\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWatching a Class Demo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou can pay for the course in full\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eor\u003c\/i\u003e use Shop Pay or Affirm to pay over time with equal Monthly Payments. Both options are available at checkout.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructor: Lauren Davis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass starts Thursday, October 1, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass will meet weekly via Wet Ink (asynchronous). Once you have enrolled the instructor will send you a link to our online classroom, provided via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wet.ink\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWet Ink\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuition is $545 USD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43982033551608,"sku":"","price":545.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/ShirleyJacksonasMuseAn8-WeekGenerativeFictionWorkshop_a64691ec-7ad0-41c5-9daf-3a1444ec6e4d.png?v=1769183774"},{"product_id":"mary-oliver-poetry-workshop-online","title":"Writing Mary Oliver 8-Week Online Poetry Class with Lauren Davis Starts on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStarts Tuesday, May 5th, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaught by Lauren Davis, author of the short story collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Nothing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (YesYes Books), the poetry collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHome Beneath the Church\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Fernwood Press), the Eric Hoffer Grand Prize short-listed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen I Drowned\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Kelsay Books), and the chapbooks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach Wild Thing’s Consent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Poetry Wolf Press), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Missing Ones\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Winter Texts), and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSivvy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Whittle Micro-Press). She holds an MFA from the Bennington College Writing Seminars. She is a former Editor in Residence at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Puritan’s Town Crier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and she is the winner of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLanding Zone Magazine’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlash Fiction Contest. Her stories, essays, poetry, interviews, and reviews have appeared in numerous literary publications and anthologies, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrairie Schooner, Spillway, Poet Lore, Ibbetson Street, Ninth Letter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and elsewhere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/blogs\/news\/in-mary-olivers-footsteps-finding-poetry-in-the-pause\" title=\"In Mary Oliver's Footsteps: Finding Poetry in the Pause\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ean Interview with Lauren\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on Writing Mary Oliver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMary Oliver's poetry lives on, blessing her readers with hope and tenderness. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMary Oliver was an “indefatigable guide to the natural world,” wrote Maxine Kumin in the \u003cem\u003eWomen’s Review of Books,\u003c\/em\u003e “particularly to its lesser-known aspects.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.poetryfoundation.org\/poets\/mary-oliver\" title=\"Mary Oliver at The Poetry Foundation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePoetry Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e celebrates Mary Oliver as a prolific writer of poetry and prose whose main themes focused on the intersection between the human and the natural world and the limits of human consciousness and language in articulating such a meeting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this workshop, the class will be provided with a variety of prompts inspired by Oliver's writing. Participants will explore Oliver's writing advice and craft and participate in discussions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the workshop, participants will have written up to twenty-one poems. Participants will also have received both instructor and peer feedback on six poems. Participants will leave with a deeper appreciation of Oliver's poetry and a handful of newly written and workshopped poems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eOur peer workshop will utilize strict deadlines as a courtesy to ensure all participants have the same amount of time to participate and provide feedback to each other during the eight weeks we are working together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE OUTLINE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeek One: \u003c\/strong\u003eAn Introduction to Mary Oliver's Work \/ Writing Prompts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeek Two: \u003c\/strong\u003eReadings and Discussion \/ Writing Prompts \/ Turn in Poem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeek Three: \u003c\/strong\u003eReadings and Discussion \/ Writing Prompts \/ Turn in Poem \/ Provide Feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeek Four: \u003c\/strong\u003eReadings and Discussion \/ Writing Prompts \/ Turn in Poem \/ Provide Feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeek Five: \u003c\/strong\u003eReadings and Discussion \/ Writing Prompts \/ Turn in Poem \/ Provide Feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeek Six: \u003c\/strong\u003eReadings and Discussion \/ Writing Prompts \/ Turn in Poem \/ Provide Feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeek Seven: \u003c\/strong\u003eReadings and Discussion \/ Writing Prompts \/ Turn in Poem \/ Provide Feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeek Eight: \u003c\/strong\u003eReadings and Discussion \/ Provide Feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE TAKEAWAYS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore Oliver's writing advice and habits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead and discuss Oliver's poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate\u003cspan\u003e 21 new poems. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReceive private instructor feedback on six poems. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReceive and give peer feedback on six poems. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTESTIMONIALS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThis class exceeded my expectations. I loved all of the creative exercises we were given. I felt like I learned so much in a short amount of time.\u003c\/em\u003e\" -former student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eI loved this class, particularly Lauren's suggestions to revise, break apart, and rethink words\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -former student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eI'm so happy I signed up for this class. My favorite parts were Lauren's suggestions for intensive practice and her unusual revision techniques\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -former student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eI loved Lauren's Break Your Poem class, and I found her ideas on rewriting your poem as a lipogram and fitting my poem into another poet's created form\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -former student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThis class totally exceeded my expectations. Now I have so many more tools as a poet. I would highly recommend this class\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -former student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eI loved how the exercises built on each other, and had potential to be blended. Five of five stars.\u003c\/em\u003e\" -former student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class will have an asynchronous classroom in Wet Ink, which means you complete the weekly assignments on your own schedule. There are no set meeting times in order to allow for greater participation; your cohort will consist of writers from across different time zones, which allows for a wonderful diversity of voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with your weekly deadlines, you can interact with Lauren and your peers within Wet Ink, our dedicated online classroom. Craft materials, lectures, reading assignments, and writing prompts are all available through the online classroom. Students can also post work and provide and receive feedback within the online classroom environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can complete the work as you see fit week-to-week, so it is perfect for any schedule. Each week, discussion questions are inspired by the assigned readings and topics in the lecture notes. Students are encouraged to take these wherever is most compelling and\/or useful for them. Lauren engages with these discussions throughout the week, and you will receive feedback from all assigned writing activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW DOES WET INK WORK? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWet Ink was built and designed specifically for online writing classes. Wet Ink is private, easy to use, and very interactive. You can learn more about the Wet Ink platform by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wet.ink\/demos\/take-a-class\/get-familiar-with-your-class\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWatching a Class Demo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou can pay for the course in full \u003ci\u003e or\u003c\/i\u003e use Shop Pay or Affirm to pay over time with equal Monthly Payments. Both options are available at checkout.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructor: Lauren Davis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass starts Wednesday, October 1st, 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse is fully ONLINE\u003c\/strong\u003e; students can work according to their own schedule within weekly deadlines. Once you have enrolled the instructor will send you a link to our online classroom, provided via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wet.ink\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWet Ink\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45078258286840,"sku":null,"price":545.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/Lauren_Davis_Headshot_2025_A_686c8435-744c-4aa0-a4ec-097e3b21299b.png?v=1745855015"},{"product_id":"structuring-chapbook-poetry-writing-workshop-online","title":"Structuring the Chapbook Poetry Manuscript: An Online Poetry Workshop with Lauren Davis Starts Sunday, July 5th, 2026","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBegins Sunday, July 5, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eInstructor Lauren Davis is the author of three chapbooks, as well as the short story collection \u003cem\u003eThe Nothing\u003c\/em\u003e (YesYes Books, 2025) and the poetry collections \u003cem\u003eHome Beneath the Church \u003c\/em\u003e(Fernwood Press) and \u003cem\u003eWhen I Drowned \u003c\/em\u003e(Kelsay Books). Her fiction won the \u003cem\u003eLanding Zone Magazine's\u003c\/em\u003e Flash Fiction Contest, and her fiction and poetry have been finalists for the Ruth Stone Poetry Prize and the Press 53 Award for Short Fiction, among others. Her poetry, fiction, essays, and reviews have appeared in numerous literary publications and anthologies, including \u003cem\u003ePrairie Schooner, Spillway, Poet Lore, Ibbetson Street, Ninth Letter\u003c\/em\u003e, and elsewhere, and she has taught at The Writers' Workshoppe, Adirondack Center for Writing, BARN Bainbridge, Writing Workshops, and Hugo House. She holds an MFA from the Bennington College Writing Seminars. Davis lives with her husband on the Olympic Peninsula in a Victorian seaport community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this class for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLimited to just 12 students\u003c\/em\u003e, this online poetry workshop is perfect for the writer who has multiple drafts of poems and wants to put together a chapbook but doesn't know how to get started. This class is designed for intermediate and advanced poets. Participants will need to have already written twenty to thirty-five pages of poetry that they are willing to collect into one chapbook manuscript.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe order of poems within a manuscript can create a variety of experiences for readers. With the proper sequence, poems can build on each other and inform one another. Your poems may be itching to tell a larger story, one that they can't communicate without the context of each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn this 6-week online writing class, you will explore the art of structuring a chapbook manuscript. Do your poems all relate to each other in some way? Is there one main theme and multiple smaller themes? Does the first poem echo the last poem? Does it matter? Does the chapbook have a narrative arc that follows time in a linear fashion? Does it move back and forth through time? Does your manuscript contain \"connective tissue\"? What does that even mean? This poetry writing workshop will answer these questions and more as you work toward assembling a polished chapbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStudents will read selections from Ordering the Storm by Susan Grimm to guide their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor the purposes of this creative writing course, a chapbook is defined as a manuscript of twenty to thirty-five pages of poetry by one author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Our peer workshop will utilize a strict deadline to turn in your manuscript as a courtesy to ensure all participants have the same amount of time to participate and provide feedback to each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the writing goals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn this course, students will organize and format a poetry chapbook. Participants will receive private instructor feedback on the overall structure of the manuscript. This will be done with a bird's eye view. Participants will not receive line edits. Participants will also receive peer feedback during the manuscript exchange portion of the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReadings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eReadings will include selections from Ordering the Storm by Susan Grimm. All readings will be provided by Davis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE OUTLINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWeek 1: Definition and History of Chapbooks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWeek 2: How to Choose the Order of Your Poems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWeek 3: Basic Formatting of a Manuscript and Why It Matters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWeek 4: Exchange Manuscripts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWeek 5: Receive Feedback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWeek 6: Looking Forward\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE TAKEAWAYS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAppreciate the form and function of chapbook manuscripts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eExplore the basics and purpose of formatting a manuscript.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReceive feedback on the overall structure of the manuscript from both peers and the instructor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSet intentions to help achieve writing and publishing goals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTESTIMONIALS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThis class exceeded my expectations. I loved all of the creative exercises we were given. I felt like I learned so much in a short amount of time.\u003c\/em\u003e\" -former student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eI loved this class, particularly Lauren's suggestions to revise, break apart, and rethink words\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -former student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eI'm so happy I signed up for this class. My favorite parts were Lauren's suggestions for intensive practice and her unusual revision techniques\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -former student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eI loved Lauren's Break Your Poem class, and I found her ideas on rewriting your poem as a lipogram and fitting my poem into another poet's created form\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -former student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThis class totally exceeded my expectations. Now I have so many more tools as a poet. I would highly recommend this class\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -former student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eI loved how the exercises built on each other, and had potential to be blended. Five of five stars.\u003c\/em\u003e\" -former student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class will have an asynchronous classroom in Wet Ink, which means you complete the weekly assignments on your own schedule. There are no set meeting times in order to allow for greater participation; your cohort will consist of writers from across different time zones, which allows for a wonderful diversity of voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with your weekly deadlines, you can interact with Lauren and your peers within Wet Ink, our dedicated online classroom. Craft materials, lectures, reading assignments, and writing prompts are all available through the online classroom. Students can also post work and provide and receive feedback within the online classroom environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can complete the work as you see fit week-to-week, so it is perfect for any schedule. Each week, discussion questions are inspired by the assigned readings and topics in the lecture notes. Students are encouraged to take these wherever is most compelling and\/or useful for them. Lauren engages with these discussions throughout the week, and you will receive feedback from all assigned writing activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW DOES WET INK WORK? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWet Ink was built and designed specifically for online writing classes. Wet Ink is private, easy to use, and very interactive. You can learn more about the Wet Ink platform by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wet.ink\/demos\/take-a-class\/get-familiar-with-your-class\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWatching a Class Demo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTuition is $495 USD. You can pay for the course in full or use Shop Pay or Affirm to pay over time with equal Monthly Payments. Both options are available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInstructor: Lauren Davis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBegins Sunday, July 5, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThis class is entirely asynchronous via Wet Ink, our dedicated online classroom. There are no set meeting times; students complete weekly assignments on their own schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTuition is $495 USD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48040222195960,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/Lauren_Davis_Headshot_2025_A_686c8435-744c-4aa0-a4ec-097e3b21299b.png?v=1745855015"},{"product_id":"national-flash-fiction-month-kickoff-writing-workshop-online-july-2026","title":"The National Flash Fiction Month Kickoff Zoom Writing Workshop with Lauren Davis on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group relative relative pb-3\" data-is-streaming=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid-rows-[auto_auto] min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-start-2 col-start-1 relative grid isolate min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-start-1 col-start-1 relative z-[2] min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOn Wednesday, July 1st, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eClass will meet for one session via Zoom from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT \/ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA recording will be provided if you cannot attend live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🌍 \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Times by Time Zone: \u003c\/strong\u003eLos Angeles (PDT): 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM \/ Chicago (CDT): 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM \/ New York (EDT): 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM \/ London (BST): 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNow Enrolling! 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She is a former Editor in Residence at \u003cem\u003eThe Puritan's Town Crier\u003c\/em\u003e, and she is the winner of the \u003cem\u003eLanding Zone Magazine's\u003c\/em\u003e Flash Fiction Contest. Her stories, essays, poetry, interviews, and reviews have appeared in numerous literary publications and anthologies, including \u003cem\u003ePrairie Schooner, Spillway, Poet Lore, Ninth Letter\u003c\/em\u003e, and elsewhere. She has earned a Harvard Bok Higher Education Teaching Certificate and has taught creative writing workshops at numerous venues, including Hugo House, Writing Workshops, and the Adirondack Center for Writing. She is the Poet Interview Coordinator and Editorial Assistant for the \u003cem\u003eTwo Sylvias' Weekly Muse\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this class for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis flash fiction writing workshop is perfect for writers looking for support and inspiration to get words on the page. Whether you're new to the short form or an experienced writer looking for a creative boost, this online writing class is open to all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCelebrate National Flash Fiction Month by spending three hours putting pen to paper in this live online writing workshop. Together, you'll write first drafts of multiple flash fiction pieces — short stories that are 1,000 words or less. Prompts will come from a variety of sources, including the work of contemporary flash fiction masters such as Kathy Fish and Weike Wang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is a generative, encouragement-focused workshop. Students will be invited to read their work during the session, and instructor Lauren Davis will provide feedback exclusively on what is strong in each piece that is shared. The emphasis is on forward momentum and creative confidence rather than critique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA recording of the full Zoom session will be provided to all enrolled students, so you won't miss a thing even if you can't attend live. Come ready to write — and leave with the beginnings of a flash fiction collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the writing goals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn this course, students will generate at least six first drafts of flash fiction stories. Students who share their work during the workshop will receive verbal feedback from the instructor highlighting the strengths of each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReadings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStudents will receive a handout before the workshop begins. Prompts during the session will draw on the work of contemporary flash fiction writers including Kathy Fish and Weike Wang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE OUTLINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is a single-session, three-hour Zoom seminar. The session will cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSegment 1: The definition and history of flash fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSegment 2: Flash fiction basics and craft elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSegment 3: Generative writing prompts inspired by contemporary flash fiction masters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSegment 4: Additional prompts from a variety of sources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSegment 5: Voluntary sharing and strengths-based feedback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSegment 6: Resources for editing and submitting flash fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE TAKEAWAYS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMultiple first drafts of flash fiction (at least six stories of 1,000 words or less)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAn understanding of the history and foundations of flash fiction as a form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAppreciation of contemporary flash fiction masters and their techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eExperience with a variety of generative writing prompts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStrengths-based feedback on shared work from an experienced instructor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eResources for editing and submitting flash fiction for publication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTuition is $99 USD. You can pay for the course in full or use Shop Pay or Affirm to pay over time with equal Monthly Payments. Both options are available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInstructor: Lauren Davis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWednesday, July 1, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClass will meet for one session via Zoom from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTuition is $99 USD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48174891041016,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/Lauren_Davis_Headshot_2025_A.png?v=1775155069"},{"product_id":"15-in-15-flash-fiction-writing-workshop-online-august-2026","title":"15 in 15: The Flash Fiction Incubator with Lauren Davis, a 2-Week Generative Intensive Starting on Sunday, August 16th, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-streaming=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBegins Sunday, August 16, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis 2-week asynchronous workshop runs via Wet Ink from August 16 through August 30, 2026.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow Enrolling! 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