{"product_id":"flash-nonfiction-generator-writing-workshop-online-october-2026","title":"Flash Nonfiction Generator: Write Short, Write Deep Zoom Seminar with Lizzie Lawson on October 17th, 2026","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBegins Saturday, October 17th, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClass will meet once via Zoom on Saturday, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Times by Time Zone: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLos Angeles (PDT): 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM \/ Denver (MDT): 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM \/ Chicago (CDT): 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM \/ New York (EDT): 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM \/ London (BST): 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM \/ Berlin (CEST): 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eInstructor Lizzie Lawson is a writer and teaching artist from Minneapolis, MN. Her work has been published in \u003cem\u003eElectric Literature, The Florida Review, The Sun, The Rumpus, Passages North, Split Lip Magazine, Wigleaf\u003c\/em\u003e, and more. She earned an MFA in creative writing from Ohio State, where she served as nonfiction editor for The Journal, and she's currently working on a collection of essays about leaving the Catholic Church. She currently teaches writing and humanities at Augsburg University, Southern New Hampshire University, and The Loft Literary Center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Teaching Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/blogs\/news\/lizzie-lawson-flash-nonfiction-generator-interview\" title=\"The Art of Saying More with Less: Lizzie Lawson on Flash Nonfiction\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Art of Saying More with Less: Lizzie Lawson on Flash Nonfiction\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\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 online writing workshop is for nonfiction writers who want to make a deep impact in few words and come up with new essay ideas. Whether you're curious about flash nonfiction, looking for fresh inspiration, or want to develop short-form skills that pay off in any kind of writing, this class welcomes 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]\"\u003eWriting in the short form — 1,000 words or less — can be a powerful way to energize your essays. In this one-day online nonfiction workshop, you'll learn techniques that create lasting depth and impact with few words, and you'll generate several fresh essay drafts that can be developed into publication-ready flash nonfiction. Whether you need a creative spark or want to sharpen your craft, this seminar offers a focused, generative experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLizzie will guide you through short readings of published flash essays, generative writing exercises, and her honest approach to revision and publication strategy. You'll explore the structures and techniques that make short nonfiction resonate, and you'll put those ideas into practice through in-class writing. At the end of the session, you will receive additional flash essay readings and writing prompts to continue your work on your own.\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 read published flash nonfiction examples and generate three flash essay drafts during the session.\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 be provided during class. Lizzie will share published flash essay examples to study and discuss as part of the seminar.\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 one-day seminar. The session will cover:\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\"\u003eReading and discussing published flash essay examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eExamining structures and techniques for creating meaning in few words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGenerative writing exercises to draft three flash essays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHonest discussion of revision and publication strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDistribution of additional readings and prompts for continued independent work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\"\u003eExamine structures and techniques to create meaning in few words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRead published flash essay examples from a range of voices and perspectives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eExperiment with generative writing exercises and draft three flash essays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReceive honest answers about revision and publication strategy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLeave with a list of places to publish and additional prompts to try on your own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTESTIMONIALS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The feedback that Lizzie provided was really detailed, constructive, and thorough. You can tell she really cared about making us better writers.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The readings were excellent – I’ve been introduced to new writers and developed obsessions with a few. I’ve also written an essay – probably the best thing I’ve ever written – that I’ve been wanting to write for about six months, but needed a vehicle to tell the story through. Anyway, thought it was fabulous.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Lizzie exposed us to so many unique voices\/perspectives and always generated a comfortable environment to share our work in. The essay selection was phenomenal.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“My favorite quote from Lizzie was ‘you don’t have to tell a story only once.’ I can’t explain it well, but it opened a door somewhere in my writer’s mind. I don’t have to be scared I’ll mess up a piece and that memory will be wasted. I can simply start again.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I was offered feedback on a very personal essay—Lizzie was gentle, practical, and helpful in her approach to helping me write and edit this piece. Her advice on other students’ writing also provided a great perspective for a broad range of pieces.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTuition is $99 USD. You 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\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInstructor: Lizzie Lawson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBegins Saturday, October 17th, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClass will meet once via Zoom on Saturday, 2:00 PM – 5:00 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\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47950978777336,"sku":null,"price":137.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/LizzieLawsonHeadshot2026.png?v=1770140413","url":"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/en-ca\/products\/flash-nonfiction-generator-writing-workshop-online-october-2026","provider":"Writing Workshops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}