{"product_id":"braiding-time-fiction-writing-workshop-online","title":"Braiding Time: Groundhog Day and Sliding Doors 2-Day Fiction Weekend Intensive with Sage Tyrtle (Zoom) starts on Saturday, March 6th, 2027","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSaturday, March 6th \u0026amp; Sunday, March 7th, 2027\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eClass will meet via Zoom on Saturday \u0026amp; Sunday, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🌍 \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Times by Time Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Los Angeles (PST): 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM \/ Chicago (CST): 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \/ New York (EST): 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \/ London (GMT): 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM \/ Berlin (CET): 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNow Enrolling! Any questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInstructor Sage Tyrtle writes stories unsettling enough for \u003cem\u003eThe Offing\u003c\/em\u003e, yet NPR let them on air. Included in \u003cem\u003eBest Microfiction, Moth GrandSLAM\u003c\/em\u003e winner, and \u003cem\u003ePushcart\u003c\/em\u003e nominee, they've taught 150+ workshops for \u003cem\u003eSmokelong Quarterly\u003c\/em\u003e and Clarion West, among others. Their work lives at the intersection of literary craft and, \"Wait, did they just say that?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\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\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis online writing workshop is for fiction writers who want to play with looping time, with parallel universes, with the paths that could have been. Whether you write literary fiction, speculative stories, or genre-bending work, you'll leave with tools to bend time in compelling ways. It is open to all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\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\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat if you could relive a single day, changing one small choice each time? Or split your life into parallel paths and find out how both play out? Over one immersive weekend, this online fiction workshop looks at looping narratives like Groundhog Day and diverging timelines like Sliding Doors — and puts those structures directly into your hands. Use invented material or your own life as raw material, and imagine what might have been and what could still be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpeculative fiction lets writers play their hearts out, and time braiding takes it one step further. What if you'd turned left instead of right that time? What if you'd never sent that text message? What if you had to send that text message a thousand times before the loop released you? Drawing on Sage Tyrtle's background as a Moth GrandSLAM winner and stage storyteller, this creative writing workshop treats your own life as one possible quarry for time-braided stories — though there's no requirement to use it. You're welcome to make it all up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a generative weekend, not a lecture. You'll write in every session, share aloud, and leave with drafts in hand. Instructor feedback is gentle, positive, and constructive on work written and shared during the workshop, creating a low-stakes online writing class where writers at every level can take structural risks. Time braiding is fun and it produces compelling stories — you'll leave knowing how to build nonlinear narratives your readers can actually follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\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\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn this course, students will craft stories where time bends, resets, or branches, and learn to use time itself to build pivotal moments with big emotional payoff. Students will structure nonlinear narratives that readers understand and enjoy, and will produce at least three drafts using different time braiding techniques. Students receive positive and gently constructive instructor feedback on all work written and shared during the two days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE OUTLINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 — Loops: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eWe'll examine looping narratives, using our own lives (or fiction, if preferred) as jumping-off points. Generative exercises in resetting, repeating, and escalating a single day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 — Branches: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eWe'll play with parallel lives — one small decision that splits the narrative in two — and shape diverging timelines into a story readers can hold in their heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE TAKEAWAYS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" 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 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCraft stories where time bends, resets, or branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eUse time to build pivotal moments with big emotional payoff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStructure nonlinear narratives that your reader understands and enjoys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProduce at least three drafts using different time braiding techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDevelop a repeatable toolkit for speculative and literary fiction that plays with chronology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTESTIMONIALS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This was a great class. The pace and structure were excellent. Not too much info, while providing some really solid concepts that I had never heard before.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"One of the best classes I have taken. Clear, usable craft principles. What did I find most valuable? The need for an element of risk -- interior or exterior -- which is important for story impact.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This class exceeded my expectations. A story worth telling includes risk \u0026amp; emotional extremes but needs balance between positive \u0026amp; negative emotions. Sage got these points across magnificently. Highly recommend.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Sage is so welcoming and so gentle in her teaching. A lovely experience.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Loved it!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This class exceeded my expectations! Sage was extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful and provided meaningful feedback.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A lovely atmosphere and a great mix of learning from examples and prompt work. Thanks!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It was the perfect, chill way to close out the weekend, and I left with workable drafts and many ideas.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I loved the number and quality of the in-class prompts.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The instructor was lovely, encouraging, ehtusiastic and the information well-chosen, and I appreciated her suggestions for exercises.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“When Sage Tyrtle talks, people don’t just listen. They hang on her every word.” –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eToronto Star\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“As each of us feels more comfortable, we share intimate moments from our lives. It’s different from the stand-up I tried, because, ultimately, success isn’t dependent on making people laugh.” –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNow Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Thank you for giving us a night to remember. You are a true professional, gifted and talented. Thank you for inspiring us, making us think differently and pushing us to be better communicators. The feedback from all the participants was so positive.” – Wendy Kauffman, Vice President, Brown \u0026amp; Cohen Communications and Public Affairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We have received really great feedback, some people saying that this is the best session we have had at our KE retreats, so thank you so much for your engaging presentation!” – Rebecca Phillips Konigs, CAMH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTuition is $180 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\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" 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 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInstructor: Sage Tyrtle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBegins Saturday, March 6, 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClass will meet via Zoom on Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e2 sessions: March 6 \u0026amp; 7, 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTuition is $180 USD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50093850198264,"sku":null,"price":148.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/SageTyrtleHeadshot_2159cf10-ab19-4624-89bd-d1d9e9e39715.png?v=1771095059","url":"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/en-ch\/products\/braiding-time-fiction-writing-workshop-online","provider":"Writing Workshops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}