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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Literary Magazine Submissions Workshop 2-Hour Live Seminar with Meg Eden Kuyatt on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
Pitching Nonfiction: Platform, Authority, and Timing Zoom Seminar with Literary Agent Mark Owen Gottlieb on Saturday, August 29th, 2026
The Art of Pitching: Cold Pitches, Story Craft, and the Business of Getting Published with Adam Popescu (Zoom) on Sunday, August 30th, 2026
Querying Agents for Children's Books & Beyond Zoom Seminar with Meg Eden Kuyatt on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
Self Checkout Writing Seminar: Exploring Your Life for Story with Ethan Joella (Zoom) on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
In the Countryside: A Generative Pastoral Poetry Seminar with Lauren Davis on Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Write a Newsletter People Actually Read: Build an Engaged Audience Zoom Seminar with Tawny Lara on Sunday, September 13th, 2026
Inherited Stories: Building Fiction from Family History with Lacey Herbert Zoom Seminar on Sunday, September 13, 2026
Find Your Fiction Voice: Live Writing Seminar with Robert Anthony Siegel on Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
Selling Literary Fiction in a Commercial Market Zoom Seminar with Literary Agent Mark Owen Gottlieb on Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Praise & Celebration Poetry Workshop: Mastering the Poetic Ode with John Sibley Williams on Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Pitch Perfect: PR Fundamentals to Promote Your Work Zoom Seminar with Fran Ayala on Sunday, September 20th, 2026
Nature Writing Workshop: Craft Personal Essays with Nature as Your Inspiration Zoom Seminar with Lynne Golodner on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026
Introducing the Power of Hope to Our Writing Process, a Zoom Seminar with Ben Tanzer on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026
The Ethics of Memoir: A Two-Hour Multigenre Craft Talk with Robert Anthony Siegel (Zoom) on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026
Write Like an Athlete Zoom Seminar with Caitlin Kunkel on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Screenplay Structure Made Simple (and Fun!) Zoom Seminar with Heidi Lux on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
How to Build a “Platform” for Writers Who Shudder at the Thought Zoom Seminar with Courtney Kocak on Sunday, October 4th, 2026
Writing with Tarot: Symbolism as a Tool for Creativity Zoom Seminar with Tawny Lara on Monday, October 5th, 2026
Writing with Risk Seminar: Develop a Fearless New Voice with Ethan Joella (Zoom) on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Funny on a Sentence Level, a Zoom Seminar with Elissa Bassist on Sunday, October 11th, 2026
Publishing Panel: Get to Know The Editors of Magazines and Newspapers with Katie Reilly on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Building Interiority in Characters: Writing Memory with Karen E. Bender, a Zoom Seminar on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Revising Your Speculative Novel for Submission: a Zoom Seminar with Alex Temblador on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
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