Thoughtful Picks: Writing Gifts Under $100
Perfect for the writer who's ready to explore a new craft technique or genre. These focused Zoom seminars and one-day workshops deliver expert guidance and actionable insights in a single session—ideal for busy creatives or anyone looking to gift inspiration without a long-term commitment.
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One-day Zoom seminars with acclaimed authors
Focused craft workshops on specific techniques
Quick-start sessions for new writing projects
Perfect for exploring new genres or sharpening specific skills
Give the gift of creative momentum this holiday season.
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Pitch Perfect: Crafting a Compelling Nonfiction Book Proposal Zoom Seminar with Literary Agent Mark Owen Gottlieb on Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Writing for Social Change Nonfiction Zoom Seminar with Abi Maxwell on Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Push Through Writer's Block Zoom Seminar with Tawny Lara on Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good on a Sentence Level Writing Seminar with Elissa Bassist (Zoom) on Sunday, May 17th, 2026
This Luminous Life: A Creative Conversation on Poetry & Art with Allan Peterson and Stephanie Burt (FREE) on Sunday, May 17, 2026
Middle Grade Magic: Voice and Story Writing Workshop (Zoom) with Meg Eden Kuyatt on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Real People, Real Characters: How To Develop Convincing, Complex Characters in Creative Nonfiction Zoom Seminar with Blaise Allysen Kearsley on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
How to Make People Say Interesting Things: the Art of the Interview Part II Zoom Seminar with Diana Spechler on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
How to Build a “Platform” for Writers Who Shudder at the Thought Zoom Seminar with Courtney Kocak on Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Getting Published in Magazines & Newspapers Even with Limited Clips Zoom Seminar with Katie Reilly on Monday, June 1st, 2026
Don’t Quit Your Day Job: Creativity When Life Gets in the Way Zoom Seminar with Lillian Stone on Saturday, June 6th, 2026
Mine Your Life for Funny Ideas Generative Zoom Seminar with Caitlin Kunkel on Saturday, June 6th, 2026
Think Like a Content Creator: Social Media for Authors Zoom Seminar with Sanibel Lazar on Sunday, June 7th, 2026
Writing with Vulnerability and Creative Courage Zoom Seminar with GG Renee Hill on Sunday, June 7th, 2026
Resisting Context: Mastering Blackout, Erasure, and Redacted Poetry with John Sibley Williams on Monday, June 8th, 2026
Object Permanence Writing Seminar: Using Objects to Enhance Your Writing with Ethan Joella on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
Indie vs. Traditional Publishing: Which Path is Right for You? Zoom Seminar with Literary Agent Mark Owen Gottlieb on Saturday, June 13th, 2026
Start a Newsletter to Supercharge Your Platform, Network and Business Zoom Seminar with Courtney Kocak on Sunday, June 14th, 2026
Writing the Road Trip: Movement, Landscape, and Transformation with Jacquelin Cangro starts Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Using the Literature of Time Travel to Play with Time in Your Writing Zoom Seminar with Amber Sparks on Saturday, June 27th, 2026
Land Big Bylines by Writing for Columns Zoom Seminar with Courtney Kocak on Saturday, June 27th, 2026
The National Flash Fiction Month Kickoff Zoom Writing Workshop with Lauren Davis on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
Building Interiority in Characters with Perceptions: Judgment, Envy and Love with Karen E. Bender, a Zoom Seminar on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
How to Write a Short Humor Piece Zoom Seminar with Caitlin Kunkel on Saturday, July 11th, 2026
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