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Use the Chat Button to talk with us. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDiana Spechler \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis the author of the novels \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWho by Fire\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSkinny\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Opinion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series Going Off. Her work has appeared in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGQ, the Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, Harper's, Esquire, Playboy, National Geographic Traveler, BBC Travel, Washington Post, Ploughshares\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and many other publications. She is the recipient of a number of awards and fellowships, including a Hawthornden Castle Residency, a Yaddo Residency, the Steinbeck Fellowship, and the Orlando Creative Nonfiction Prize from A Room of Her Own Foundation. She is also a seven-time \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMoth Story Slam\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e winner who has been featured on NPR. She writes personal essays about travel on her Substack, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dianaspechler.substack.com\/\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDispatches From The Road\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThere is no form more timeless, or more timely, than the personal essay. But without guidance, writing narrative about your own life can be daunting. People often worry, Is it really ok to admit to things I'm not supposed to have done or felt? What if my boss reads it? What if my dad reads it? What if I hurt someone's feelings? What if my memory of events doesn't line up with someone else's memory? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis class will explore those questions and others. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will get weekly writing prompts, a fun community of fellow essayists, and lots of feedback. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will read great essays and discuss why they work. Most importantly, you will do plenty of essay writing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy the end of the course, you will have at least one polished essay. This class is for all writers, whether you've hardly written a word or have been writing for years. All you need is an Internet connection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo prior nonfiction study or workshop experience is required. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Diana will provide links to assigned reading material, so you won't need to buy books for this course.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE OUTLINE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e What Is A Personal Essay? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e What Is Truth? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Character Development and The Ethics of Writing About Other People \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Description \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e Structure \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breaking Through Writer’s Block\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTUDENT TESTIMONIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eI just finished my first class, Online Personal Essay with Diana Spechler. I’m happy this introduced me to essays and she was a great instructor. I would take this class again in a heartbeat!\u003c\/em\u003e\" -former student\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThis class exceeded my expectations. I felt at ease writing about personal topics and especially enjoyed the community that Diana created\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -former student\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThis was the most engaging online class I've taken. Diana had the class provide narrative comments as well as mark-ups on our drafts. WOW! I got some really great feedback this way. She also was online commenting on our posts more than I have seen in other classes\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -former student\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eI just finished Diana Spechler's Introduction to Personal Essay. There was so much for me to learn that I decided to take it again one month later! When I began, I had not thought about writing since high school (a long time ago.) This class was both an introduction and an immersion into a writing style that was deeper and more truthful. Diana's choices of essays for us to read and analyze, her responses to our responses, the prompts she offered, and the sense of community she engendered made the sessions both marvelously difficult and simply engaging. And so useful. I was able to find stories I forgot I had, and language to describe them, and a deeper more honest foray into writing. Now, I need to take some grammar and punctuation classes (thank you Diana) and will be back. I recommend this class highly. Just take it!\u003c\/em\u003e\" -former student\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eDiana's workshop was transformative—I've never felt more confident in sharing my personal stories.\u003c\/em\u003e\" -former student\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eTaking Diana's personal essay workshop was one of the best decisions I've made for my writing journey. The course material was rich and thought-provoking, and the feedback from Diana and my classmates was incredibly helpful. I learned how to navigate the complexities of writing about my own life with honesty and sensitivity. By the end of the six weeks, I had crafted an essay that I felt truly proud of and ready to share with the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\" -former student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eI was nervous about writing personal essays, but Diana's guidance and feedback were invaluable. By the end of the course, I had a polished piece I was proud to share\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -former student\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eDiana Spechler's Introduction to Personal Essay Workshop profoundly impacted my writing. The weekly prompts and readings were both challenging and inspiring, pushing me to dig deeper into my own experiences. I left with not just one polished essay, but a newfound confidence in my ability to tell my story\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -former student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eI completed my first Writing Workshops class with Diana Spechler and it was actually my first writing class ever! It changed my view on writing\/my writing. Diana was such a positive force for authentically and constructively encouraging the writer in me. I am forever grateful\u003c\/em\u003e.\" Angie S.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThis class was incredibly supportive and informative and absolutely exceeded my expectations. The content and exercises were well structured, and Diana's feedback was encouraging but instructive. I found Diana's inline comments so valuable. I also found the topics exploring different themes and conversations surrounding them really helpful\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -Kelsie M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e“\u003cem\u003eI cannot say enough about how much I enjoyed my online class through Writing Workshops with Diana Spechler. I was encouraged, challenged and had a blast; and my writing is finally getting the workshopping it needs. Thank you Diana for creating such an incredible experience! Will definitely be taking more classes ASAP\u003c\/em\u003e!” -Rebecca M.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e“\u003cem\u003eDiana’s personal essay workshop was a very good experience. It provided some good direction and structure for my writing, and that is exactly what I needed. I may want to repeat the course in the not too distant future in hopes of taking the next step with my personal essay writing\u003c\/em\u003e.” -Heidi N.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eDiana's Personal Essay class was incredibly supportive and informative. The content and exercises were well structured, and Diana's feedback was encouraging but instructive. I found Diana's inline comments so valuable. 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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\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTuition is $495 USD. You 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 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\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eInstructor: Diana Spechler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eClass starts Monday, July 13th, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eClass meets asynchronously via Wet Ink\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\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\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWet Ink\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuition is $495 USD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact us \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact\" href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e if you have any questions about this class.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-51a8238b2f73df2e52ed\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35143085162661,"sku":"","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/products\/DianaSpechlerAdvanced.png?v=1622553493"},{"product_id":"practice-of-writing-poetry-workshop-online","title":"The Practice of Writing Poetry 4-Week Online Workshop with Sarah Carson Starts Monday, October 5th, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row sqs-row\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1585167500790_108\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-7 span-7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" id=\"block-9bd4c6c3a222aea2e1f5\" data-block-type=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClass Starts Monday, October 5th, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis class is entirely asynchronous via Wet Ink. There are no set meeting times.\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eInstructor Sarah Carson is the author of several poetry collections, including \u003cem\u003eHow to Baptize a Child in Flint, Michigan\u003c\/em\u003e (2022), winner of the 2021 Lexi Rudnitsky Editor's Choice Award from Persea Books. Her work has appeared in \u003cem\u003eDiagram, Guernica, The Missouri Review, Nashville Review, Waxwing, The Slowdown, Prairie Schooner, Copper Nickel, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e New Ohio Review\u003c\/em\u003e, among others. She has received grants and prizes from Tin House, the Illinois Arts Council, and the Martha's Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing, and she was a finalist for the Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Fellowship from the Poetry Foundation. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 poetry workshop is for poets at all levels who want to build a sustainable, meaningful writing practice. Whether you're just beginning to explore poetry or you're an experienced writer looking to reignite your creative energy, this class welcomes you. 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Use the Chat Button (lower left) to talk with us. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTaught by Diana Spechler,\u003cspan\u003e author of the novels \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWho by Fire\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSkinny\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Opinion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series Going Off. Her work has appeared in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGQ, the Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, Harper's, Esquire, Playboy, National Geographic Traveler, BBC Travel, Washington Post, Ploughshares\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and many other publications. She is the recipient of a number of awards and fellowships, including a Hawthornden Castle Residency, a Yaddo Residency, the Steinbeck Fellowship, and the Orlando Creative Nonfiction Prize from A Room of Her Own Foundation. 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The \"places\" you write about can be as accessible as your hometown, or as far-flung as wherever your travels have taken you. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe majority of the writing in here will be in the form of personal essays. Weekly prompts will all you to experiment, and community interaction will give you support and feedback on your work. I will share great published essays for instruction and inspiration. By the end of the class, you will have drafts of four travel-and-food essays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTUDENT TESTIMONIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I completed my first Writing Workshops class with Diana Spechler and it was actually my first writing class ever! It changed my view on writing\/my writing. Diana was such a positive force for authentically and constructively encouraging the writer in me. I am forever grateful.\u003c\/em\u003e\" -former student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e“\u003cem\u003eI cannot say enough about how much I enjoyed my online class through Writing Workshops with Diana Spechler. I was encouraged, challenged and had a blast; and my writing is finally getting the workshopping it needs. Thank you Blake and Diana for creating such an incredible experience! Will definitely be taking more classes ASAP\u003c\/em\u003e!” -former student\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e“\u003cem\u003eDiana’s workshop was a very good experience. It provided some good direction and structure for my writing, and that is exactly what I needed. I may want to repeat the course in the not too distant future in hopes of taking the next step with my writing\u003c\/em\u003e.” -former student\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThis workshop inspired me to explore the rich connections between food and place in my writing\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -former student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Writing Essays About Travel \u0026amp; Food workshop was fantastic. Diana's guidance, combined with the community's feedback, helped me craft essays that truly captured the essence of my culinary and travel experiences\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -former student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eDiana Spechler's workshop was an enriching experience. The prompts were thought-provoking, and the class discussions were incredibly supportive. I loved how the course intertwined the elements of food and travel, making each essay more vibrant and engaging. By the end, I had four solid drafts and a newfound appreciation for writing about these intertwined topics\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -former student\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eDiana Spechler's insights and prompts pushed my creativity in unexpected and delightful directions. The class was fantastic\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 is entirely asynchronous which means you complete the weekly assignments on your own schedule. 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Students are encouraged to take these wherever is most compelling and\/or useful for them. Diana 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:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTuition is $330 USD. 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Her responses to our responses, the prompts she offered, and the sense of community she engendered made the sessions both marvelously difficult and simply engaging. And so useful. I recommend this class highly. Just take it!\u003c\/em\u003e\" -former student\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eDiana changed my view on writing\/my writing. Diana was such a positive force for authentically and constructively encouraging the writer in me. I am forever grateful\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -former student\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e“\u003cem\u003eI cannot say enough about how much I enjoyed my online class through Writing Workshops with Diana Spechler. I was encouraged, challenged and had a blast; and my writing is finally getting the workshopping it needs. Thank you Diana for creating such an incredible experience! Will definitely be taking more classes ASAP\u003c\/em\u003e!” -former student\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e“\u003cem\u003eDiana’s personal essay workshop was a very good experience. It provided some good direction and structure for my writing, and that is exactly what I needed. I may want to repeat the course in the not too distant future in hopes of taking the next step with my personal essay writing\u003c\/em\u003e.” -former student\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eTaking Diana Spechler's 6-Week Online Advanced Personal Essay Workshop was a game-changer for me. Diana's prompts were both challenging and inspiring, pushing me to dig deeper into my writing. The intensive feedback from both Diana and my peers was invaluable. I emerged from the workshop with polished pieces ready for submission and a renewed sense of confidence in my abilities. Highly recommend!\u003c\/em\u003e\" -former student\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This workshop was exactly what I needed to push my writing to the next level. Diana's expertise and insightful feedback helped me refine my essays and find my unique voice. By the end of the six weeks, I felt more confident in my writing and ready to pursue publication. Diana is a fantastic instructor, and this class is a must for any serious writer\u003c\/em\u003e!\" -former student\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Diana Spechler's advanced workshop was an absolute pleasure. The focus on writing and feedback without the distraction of lectures or readings allowed me to fully concentrate on honing my craft. The sense of community and the detailed feedback from both Diana and my classmates made a huge difference\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -former student\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eJoining Diana's advanced essay workshop was the best decision I've made for my writing journey. The structure of the class, with its emphasis on writing and feedback, was perfect for someone like me who has already taken introductory courses. Diana's prompts were excellent, and the feedback I received helped me improve my writing significantly. The camaraderie among the participants was wonderful, creating a supportive and motivating environment. 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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. Diana 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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTuition is $495 USD. You 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 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: Diana Spechler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass starts Monday, July 13th, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass meets asynchronously via Wet Ink\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\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWet Ink\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuition is $495 USD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact us \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact\" href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e if you have any questions about this class.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-51a8238b2f73df2e52ed\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37882447560869,"sku":"","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/products\/DianaSpechlerphoto_b34c1761-309e-4141-a88d-3fb876b0df2a.png?v=1612920284"},{"product_id":"30-short-stories-in-30-days-national-flash-fiction-month-2026","title":"National Flash Fiction Month: 30 Short Stories in 30 Days 4-Week Online Workshop with Holly Lyn Walrath starts Wednesday, July 1st, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-7 span-7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-9bd4c6c3a222aea2e1f5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCelebrate National Flash Fiction Month!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClass Starts Wednesday, July 1st, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow Enrolling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLed by Holly Lyn Walrath is a writer, editor, and publisher. Her poetry and short fiction has appeared in \u003cem\u003eStrange Horizons, Fireside Fiction, Analog, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Flash Fiction Online\u003c\/em\u003e. She is the author of several books of poetry, including \u003cem\u003eGlimmerglass Girl\u003c\/em\u003e (2018), \u003cem\u003eNuminose Lapidi\u003c\/em\u003e (2020), and \u003cem\u003eThe Smallest of Bones\u003c\/em\u003e (2021). She holds a Master’s in Creative Writing from the University of Denver. In 2019, she launched Interstellar Flight Press, an indie SFF publisher dedicated to publishing underrepresented genres and voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuly is National Flash Fiction Month! This generative workshop is chock full of 30 writing prompts for short story writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you write micro fiction, flash fiction, or short stories, these 30 prompts are meant to inspire and support you in this unique writing challenge. You've heard of NaPoWriMo (National Poetry Writing Month), where poets write 30 poems in 30 days, and you've probably heard of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), where writers try to write a novel in a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, you can do the same with short stories. 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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 Holly 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 finish the work as you see fit week-to-week, which 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. Holly engages with these discussions throughout the week, and you will receive feedback from all assigned writing activities. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW DOES WET INK WORK? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eInstructor: Holly Lyn Walrath\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eStarts Wednesday, July 1st, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCourse is fully ONLINE; 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\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWet Ink\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43456992837880,"sku":"","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/HollyWalrathHeadshot2_f6a53924-2111-4a61-917b-1979c78cfbe1.png?v=1703202934"},{"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? 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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. 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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":"short-story-submission-bootcamp-kelly-luce","title":"Short Story Submission 1-on-1 Boot Camp with Kelly Luce (8 Weeks) Starts on Monday, April 27th, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1-on-1 Boot Camp Starts Monday, April 27th, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions about this mentorship? Use the Chat Button to talk with us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWe are very excited to offer a limited enrollment one-on-one Short Story Submission Boot Camp with award-winning novelist Kelly Luce, the author of \u003cem\u003eThree Scenarios in Which Hana Sasaki Grows a Tail\u003c\/em\u003e (A Strange Object), winner of Foreword Review’s Editor’s Choice Prize for Fiction, and the novel\u003cem\u003e Pull Me Under\u003c\/em\u003e (Farrar, Straus, and Giroux), a Book of the Month Club selection and one of Elle’s Best Books. \u003cspan face=\"arial, sans-serif\" color=\"#000000\"\u003eHer work has been recognized by fellowships from the MacDowell Colony, Yaddo, the Tennessee Arts Commission, Sewanee Writers' Conference, Ucross Foundation, Art Omi, Ragdale Foundation, the Kerouac Project, and Jentel Arts, and has appeared in \u003cem\u003eNew York Magazine, Chicago Tribune, The Sun, Salon, O, the Oprah Magazine, The Southern Review\u003c\/em\u003e, and other publications; her digital short story \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/codelit.com\/between-the-lines\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/codelit.com\/between-the-lines\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1686770639308000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw3ICSNbFd3x71QO8S3kRopO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBetween the Lines\u003c\/a\u003e\" went viral in 2022. She received an MFA from the Michener Center for Writers at UT Austin, where she was editor-in-chief of \u003cem\u003eBat City Review\u003c\/em\u003e and editorial assistant for the \u003cem\u003eO. Henry Prize Anthology.\u003c\/em\u003e She is the editor of the \u003cem\u003eElectric Literature’s Commuter\u003c\/em\u003e and was a 2016-17 fellow at Harvard’s Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. In 2023, she was awarded the Wachtmeister Prize from the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis course combines short fiction craft as well as a practical crash course in literary magazine submitting. Over the course of eight weeks, students will ready a short story for publication and then submit it to ten literary magazines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks 1-3:\u003c\/strong\u003e At the start of the course, students will submit a short story draft (up to 5,000 words). They will receive in-line feedback and be expected to submit a revision within two weeks. During this time, the student will have email access to their mentor to discuss craft questions that arise during the revision process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks 4-6:\u003c\/strong\u003e The student will receive a second round of in-line feedback and be expected to submit a revision within two weeks. During this time, the student will have email access to their mentor to discuss craft questions that arise during the revision process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks 6-8:\u003c\/strong\u003e The student will receive a thorough line edit of the story from the instructor. This includes edits for grammar, typos, usage, and syntax issues. After this edit, the story will be polished and submission-ready. The instructor will help the student create a cover letter for magazine submissions, and provide a list of suggested literary magazines (that are currently open!) to submit to. The instructor and student will finalize a list of ten magazines based on the writer's goals and tastes, and the student will make at least ten submissions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCOURSE TAKEAWAYS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will receive two rounds of feedback on a short story (up to 5,000 words) and a line edit from a long-time lit mag editor to polish the story and ready it for submission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe student will learn to write a cover letter and will be introduced to a range of literary magazines appropriate for their work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe student will submit their polished story to at least ten magazines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE OUTLINE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks 1-5:\u003c\/strong\u003e Story feedback, line edits, and polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks 6-8:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover letter drafting and polishing, magazine brainstorming, submission prep, and ten submissions made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTESTIMONIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eKelly's feedback was encouraging, motivational, instructive, and honest. She made me feel safe enough to take risks with my writing. Her guidance pushed me to work harder at revision and editing than I ever have before\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -former student\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Short Story Submission Boot Camp with Kelly Luce was an absolutely great class-I really appreciated the support and insight. Kelly had great expertise, and I felt very pushed by the feedback but also motivated. Loved the curated resources for submission\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -former student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eKelly Luce’s Short Story Writing Boot Camp far exceeded my expectations. Kelly’s top of the line feedback was the most valuable feature of the program, which is a remarkable blend of developmental editing and line editing. And it’s targeted for maximum results. It covered everything I hoped for. One of Kelly’s strength is not taking on too much, rather, staying laser focused on helping her students write their best possible short story\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -former student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I loved this course with Kelly. It was exactly as advertised and very enjoyable. What I found most valuable: working with an editor for the first time and being able to ask questions about submission procedures for literary magazines, along with the list of magazines I was given\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -former student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTUITION PAYMENT:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFull Tuition for the 8-week 1-on-1 program is $1,199. Accepted writers must commit to the full eight weeks and meet all assigned deadlines. You can pay the tuition in full \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e opt for equal monthly payments by selecting Shop Pay Installments or Affirm at checkout. If you decide to create a monthly payment plan using Shop Pay or Affirm, you can do so once you add \"Full Tuition\" to your cart, enter your contact information, and are on the payment page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact us\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshopsdallas.com\/contact\"\u003e HERE\u003c\/a\u003e if you have any questions about this mentorship program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Full Tuition","offer_id":44522145841400,"sku":"","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/Kelly_Luce_Headshot.png?v=1772113080"},{"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. 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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. 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Select 4 or 8-Week Options at Checkout. \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePayment plans are available for this mentorship program.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions about this class? Use the Chat Button (lower left) to talk with us. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Brysen Boyd \u003c\/strong\u003eis a playwright, TV writer, and essayist originally from Tacoma, WA. He served on the writing staff for HBO’s SUCCESSION (in a position created for him), is the inaugural Playwright-in-Residence at Reverie Theater Company, a proud member of Youngblood\/Ensemble Studio Theater and was an Artist-in-Residence at Williamstown Theater Festival. His work has appeared or is forthcoming in The Kenyon Review, The Florida Review, Orca: A Literary Journal, and elsewhere. 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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. Shannon 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 class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\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: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShannon K. Winston,\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegins Monday, June 15th, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCourse is fully ONLINE; 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wet.ink\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWet Ink\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact us \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact\" href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e if you have any questions about this class.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46205432627448,"sku":"","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/ShannonK.WinstonHeadshot.png?v=1740174142"},{"product_id":"summer-camp-for-writers-8-week-session-with-sarah-mccoll","title":"Summer Camp for Writers 8-Week Online Session with Sarah McColl starts on Saturday, June 20th, 2026","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBegins Saturday, June 20, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis 8-week generative online writing workshop is delivered asynchronously via Wet Ink.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZoom Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e At the midpoint of our work together, we will meet for one hour of silent cowriting via Zoom. The last thirty minutes will be time for a casual chat to check in and see how the writing is going. This meeting is optional but encouraged. It helps forge connections and confirm that we are, indeed, real people behind our profile pics. Our lone Zoom Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 9:30–11:00 AM Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAny 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 leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eInstructor Sarah McColl is the author of the debut memoir and Belletrist Book Club Selection JOY ENOUGH (Liveright\/W.W. Norton \u0026amp; Company, 2019). 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This 8-week generative writing workshop provides scaffolding to nurture your writing life during the loosey-goosey summer months. Open to all levels and all genres—fiction, nonfiction, and poetry writers are welcome. Expect creative experiments, inspiring readings, lots of prompts for generative writing, and a supportive community of fellow writers.\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]\"\u003ePart of summer's beauty is its undoneness. Our schedules fall apart (ideally replaced by shady hammocks and sandy sandwiches). In this lovely looseness, our artistic practice can suffer. Don't lose your art this summer! 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Because the sun's out, the mountains call, the ice cream is melting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis creative writing workshop grows from the steadfast belief that creating the conditions for pleasure—for awe and play, connection and feeling good—positively impacts our writing life. If you feel good about your writing life, you will want to return there. Our goals are two-fold: to bring lightness and liveliness to our creative lives during a season when they might otherwise get short shrift and to gather with a writing community who shares that desire. The instructor will comment on each piece of work writers post to Wet Ink. This feedback is intended to be supportive and encourage further generativity through questions and suggested opportunities present in the work. Writers are also encouraged to comment on each other's work to contribute to a community of mutual encouragement.\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 bring lightness and liveliness to their creative lives during a season when they might otherwise get short shrift and gather with a writing community who shares that desire. Writers who actively participate will generate at least eight pieces based on prompts. 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White, and others.\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: Welcome to Summer Camp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWeek 2: Time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWeek 3: Sand, Splinters, and Other Irritants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWeek 4: The Seriousness of Frivolity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWeek 5: Ripe to Bursting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWeek 6: Salt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWeek 7: Field Trip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWeek 8: The Talent Show\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\"\u003eConnect with a community of like-minded writers through ongoing discussions and shared learnings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReceive 8 Summer Camp newsletters full of writing prompts, reframes, readings, and radical ideas to encourage a sustainable (and joyful!) writing practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReframe your writing practice as a source of play, delight, and fun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiscover new ideas and experiment with creative approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGenerate a mass of wild, fresh, urgent writing nourished by sun and salt air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePreserve time for your vital, inner relationship with self, art, and creativity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTESTIMONIALS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"Sarah McColl's workshop was an experience I will neither regret nor forget. Her remote workshop sessions guided us gently through intense and important journeys, and her genuine interest in each and every one of us was clear in both her approach and style. In addition to remote workshop classes, thought-provoking newsletters which included themed writing prompts encouraged me to push past my comfort zone into a territory I'd not explored in many years, and the Group Diary we all shared helped me realize that both my successes and my shortcomings were not unfounded nor uncommon. It was the perfect mix of cherishable challenges. I would recommend Sarah McColl's workshops to anyone and everyone who wants to not only improve their writing and\/or write more often, but to learn more about themselves and their part in the process of furthering their art. This experience was the indisputable highlight of my summer. Highly recommended.\" — Marnie M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"The prompts really pushed me creatively, and the instructor's feedback and enthusiasm were much appreciated. I loved just having time to experiment in the class and hear others' responses. Sarah was great.\" — Former Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"This generative writing camp with Sarah was exactly what I was looking for at exactly the right time. Sarah did a great job facilitating this class, and I really appreciated the time she took with the feedback I received from her.\" — Former Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"I wanted a space where I could experiment without too much pressure. 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Wet Ink will be used for online discussion.\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 Sarah and your peers within\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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. \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. Sarah engages with these discussions throughout the week and you will receive feedback from all assigned writing activities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW DOES WET INK WORK?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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\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 $545 USD. You can pay for the course in full or use Shop Pay or Affirm to pay over time with equal Monthly Payments. 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I've learned so much about the writing process and relished the texts. Each class has helped awaken long-slumbering skills of analysis and muscles of creativity that I haven't exercised in some time. I'm especially grateful for the workshop portion, both for my own piece and for others. I've always been insecure about my writing style, but these classes have really boosted my confidence and filled my well of creativity. The workshop notes I received validated my process and helped magnify the paths to take next. I'm so grateful to Erica and the writing coven that is forming through these classes.” — Kristilyn Ink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With Erica’s mentorship, I am now attending the MFA program of my choice and have published several of my poems. She saw potential where I did not, and she pushed me out of my comfort zone by encouraging me to write creative non-fiction. She taught me to trust in my own writing and the fact that my stories are valuable on their own. I fell in love with creative non-fiction because of her. Not only did Erica spend an ample amount of time with me (more than she had to!), she provided me with pages of written feedback that helped me revise and assist in the publication process. I am a much stronger, more confident writer since working with Erica, and am successfully pursuing a career in the field of creative writing.” — Kerri Vasilakos (Kerri’s poetry has appeared in Black Moon Magazine, The Ekphrastic Review, The Penman Review, and Crow and Cross Keys)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Erica helped me with my applications to MFA programs in Creative Writing. With her assistance, I was accepted or waitlisted to every place I applied, and I'm now a student in my top-choice program. Throughout our work together, Erica was empathetic, challenging, and generous. She helped me to present myself with confidence and clarity. Her feedback was always specific and extensive, and I know the advice she gave me was critical to the success of my applications. I'm sure these skills transfer over to her classes together. I can't recommend working with Erica enough! — Lizzie Fox, Writer\/Translator\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegins Sunday, April 26th, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLive Zoom Sessions will meet on Sundays from 12PM - 2PM EST\u003c\/p\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\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. 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An agent or editor should immediately understand how to position your book based on your comparison titles. It's publishing shorthand, and it's vital to speak publishing when you enter the query and submission trenches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your comps are weak (or nonexistent), Lisa Levy, literary critic and contributing editor at \u003cem\u003eLit Hub \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Crime Reads\u003c\/em\u003e, is available to work with you. Currently, Lisa covers crime fiction for the \u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e. Her work has also appeared in the \u003cem\u003eNew Republic, the Los Angeles Review of Books, the Believer, the Millions, the Rumpus, TLS, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ethe\u003cem\u003e CBC\u003c\/em\u003e. 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It's publishing shorthand, and it's vital to speak publishing when you enter the query and submission trenches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more details about Lisa's two service packages below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJUST THE COMPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in this package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview of your elevator pitch and synopsis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview of your brief bio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of your initial comp ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt least 5 curated comp titles tailored to your project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on primary vs. secondary comps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e $150 USD - Select \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJust the Comps\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e from the dropdown menu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis streamlined service is perfect for writers who need expert comp recommendations without a consultation call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPREHENSIVE COMPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in this package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview of your full query letter or detailed synopsis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview of your bio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of your initial comp ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45-minute live brainstorming session with Lisa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt least 8 curated comp titles tailored to your project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategic discussion of how to position your book in the market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow-up via email\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e $300 USD - Select \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eComprehensive Comps\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e from the dropdown menu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive service provides deeper guidance and personalized consultation to help you understand not just which comps to use, but why they work and how to deploy them effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes a Great Comp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great comp is something well-known that clearly resonates with your book. Ideally your comp is from the last two years, but within five years is acceptable. A comp can be a book, a TV show, a movie, or even a cultural trend. Whether you use the \"X crossed with Y\" formulation or a straightforward comparison, the goal is the same: help agents and editors immediately grasp your book's market position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLisa specializes in finding primary comps—titles that have something major in common with your book and demonstrate appeal to a wide audience—as well as secondary comps that illuminate your book's subject, style, or sensibility. Primary comps are sustenance. Secondary comps are seasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eLisa works with adult trade fiction and nonfiction. She does not provide comp services for YA, children's literature, or poetry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimeline: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eComps services will generally take between one and two weeks. Please do not inquire about where your comps are until TWO WEEKS after the day you sent payment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTestimonials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Lisa’s comps service saved my query. She came up with titles and approaches I never could have found on my own. She also gave me sharp insight into the process.\" --Lisa Smith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Lisa is infinitely knowledgeable about books, the marketplace, and how to locate your place in the literary landscape. Her attention to detail is only strengthened by her simultaneous ability to encourage writers to think big picture and at a macro level to understand how to describe their project. I’ve yet to debut my book yet, but working with Lisa has encouraged me to take the plunge and enter the query trenches. You won’t regret working with someone as insightful, thoughtful, and encouraging as her!\" --Amanda Borquaye\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The comps recommended by Lisa Levy were spot-on, tapping into my manuscript’s themes and tone. I appreciate her analysis of the similarities and differences that qualify each as a great comp. I highly recommend her services as a go-to resource when crafting your book proposal and query.\" --Jess Simpson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Lisa's comps were spot-on and pulled in so many titles I wouldn't have considered. Lisa's services saved me so much time, energy, and stress and made the comps process FUN!\" --Emi Battaglia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Finding comps for your book can be a complex, frustrating task, but Lisa demystified the process and helped me discern the heart of my novel for comparative purposes. She brought her wealth of knowledge of both literature and the business to help find some recent, relevant titles. Recommend!\" --Christine Fischer Guy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Lisa Levy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLisa Levy is a writer, essayist, and literary critic whose work has appeared in the N\u003cem\u003eew York Times Book Review, New Republic, the Los Angeles Review of Books, the Believer, the Millions, the Rumpus, TLS, the CBC, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Lit Hub\u003c\/em\u003e, where she is a contributing editor. She is a founder and contributing editor to\u003cem\u003e Crime Reads\u003c\/em\u003e and covers crime fiction for the \u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLisa received her MFA in creative nonfiction from Goucher College and holds a Masters in English Literature from Rutgers University. Her academic training made her a careful and close reader, while her many years as a book reviewer have given her an encyclopedic knowledge of the contemporary publishing landscape. She is currently under contract with St. Martin's Press for \u003cem\u003eFuneral in My Brain\u003c\/em\u003e, a narrative nonfiction book about her twenty-year journey as a chronic migraineur and the enormous cultural impact of migraine throughout history, examining the work and lives of fellow migraineurs including Emily Dickinson, Joan Didion, Virginia Woolf, Edgar Allan Poe, and Sigmund Freud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLisa won an Honorable Mention in \u003cem\u003eBest American Essays\u003c\/em\u003e 2022. An inveterate researcher and multitasker, she reads up to eight books at once and is constantly writing and researching multiple essays. Originally from New York City, she now lives in Toronto with her husband.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003euse Affirm to pay over time with equal Monthly Payments. 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Whether you are just beginning to experiment with extended forms or have been writing poetry for years, this course welcomes writers at all levels who want to expand the possibilities of their work.\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]\"\u003eSometimes, the stand-alone lyric isn't enough. In this 8-week online writing workshop, students will engage with extended forms in poetry in order to generate their own long poems and sequences. In doing so, students will find new perspectives on the poetic line, structure, and what poetry is capable of expressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe history of the long poem includes some of the most powerful poems ever written. Contemporary writers often turn to the long poem due to its ability to hold complication, using it to investigate sites of personal or public memory. Of the poetic sequence, Rebecca Seiferle writes that it is a form in which \"disparate realities—personal experience, cultural threads, or texts—can intersect and flux and ebb across formal boundaries.\" This is to say that to write toward the long poem is ultimately to write toward possibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis poetry writing workshop will include readings from modern and contemporary poets including Gwendolyn Brooks, Muriel Rukeyser, John Murillo, Guillaume Apollinaire, Maggie Nelson, Lorine Niedecker, Robert Hayden, and Alice Notley, among others. Students will be encouraged to think modularly, drawing on ideas of structure from other mediums, such as music, comics, and TV in addition to poetry. There will be two prompts each week to help participants generate ideas for the structure and content of their poems, with written feedback from the instructor on works in progress.\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 weekly drafts toward long poems and sequences, finishing one complete sequence and one other long poem by the end of the course. Students can expect written feedback responding to their weekly drafts, as well as written feedback including line edits and suggestions on a completed sequence and a long poem.\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 may include (subject to change): \"Zone\" by Guillaume Apollinaire, \"The Canal Diaries\" by Maggie Nelson, \"Lake Superior\" by Lorine Niedecker, The Crystal Text by Clark Coolidge, \"A Street in Bronzeville\" and \"Gay Chaps at the Bar\" by Gwendolyn Brooks, \"A Refusal to Mourn...\" by John Murillo, selected sonnets by Diane Seuss and Terrance Hayes, The Descent of Alette by Alice Notley, Letter to an Imaginary Friend (Book 1) by Thomas McGrath, \"The Book of the Dead\" by Muriel Rukeyser, three sequences by Robert Hayden, and excerpts from Hum by Jamaal May.\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]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Long Poem and Place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2: \u003c\/strong\u003eJournaling as Form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3: \u003c\/strong\u003eSonnets and The Sequence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 4: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Long Narrative Poem, Part 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 5: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Long Narrative Poem, Part 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 6: \u003c\/strong\u003eDocumentary and Hybrid Forms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 7: \u003c\/strong\u003eSerial Poems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 8: \u003c\/strong\u003eWorkshop\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\"\u003eLearn about the structural possibilities of the long poem and poetic sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReinvigorate your writing process by exploring extended poetic forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGenerate a complete poetic sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProduce a finished long poem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBuild a collection of drafts and ideas to continue working on after the course is over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGain exposure to a wide range of modern and contemporary long poem traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 Andrew and your peers within\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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 finish the work as you see fit week-to-week, which 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. Andrew engages with these discussions throughout the week and you will receive feedback from all assigned writing activities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW DOES WET INK WORK? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuition is $545 USD. You 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInstructor: Andrew Collard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBegins Monday, May 4, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThis is an 8-week asynchronous online writing workshop hosted on the Wet Ink classroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTuition is $545 USD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47957639856376,"sku":null,"price":545.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/AndrewCollardHeadshot2026_9d2b0bab-069f-4f67-b3ff-280142c414ac.png?v=1770321062"},{"product_id":"literature-of-heat-fiction-writing-workshop-online-june-2026","title":"The Literature of Heat: Writing Summer, the South, and Swelter with Amy Cipolla Barnes starts on Monday, June 1st, 2026","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBegins Monday, June 1, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eClass will meet weekly via Wet Ink (asynchronous)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNow Enrolling!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAny 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 leading-[1.7]\"\u003eInstructor Amy Cipolla Barnes is the award-winning author of three collections: \u003cem\u003eMother Figures, Ambrotypes, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Child Craft\u003c\/em\u003e (Belle Point Press, 2023). She has work at \u003cem\u003eThe Rumpus, SmokeLong Quarterly, McSweeney's, New Territory Mag, In Short, Literary Namjooning, The Citron Review, Spartan Lit, JMWW Journal, No Contact Mag, Paragraph Planet, Complete Sentence, Gone Lawn, Trampset, The Bureau Dispatch, Stanchion, The Hooghly Review, X-R-A-Y Lit, -ette review, Reckon Review, Cease, Cows, AARP, Southern Living\u003c\/em\u003e, and many other publications. Her writing has been nominated for Best of the Net and the Pushcart Prize, included in Best Microfiction 2025 and Best Small Fictions 2022, and longlisted for the Wigleaf Top50 from 2021 through 2025. She serves as a \u003cem\u003eFractured Lit\u003c\/em\u003e associate editor, \u003cem\u003eGone Lawn\u003c\/em\u003e co-editor, \u003cem\u003eRuby Lit\u003c\/em\u003e assistant editor, \u003cem\u003eNarratively\u003c\/em\u003e Chief Submissions Reader, and instructor for the Narratively Academy, and also reads for \u003cem\u003eThe MacGuffin\u003c\/em\u003e. Amy brings two decades of teaching experience to this online writing class, including courses in Southern lit, mystery writing, journaling, and self-editing for colleges, universities, and businesses.\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\/meet-the-teaching-artist-amy-cipolla-barnes-literature-of-heat\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Meet the Teaching Artist: Amy Cipolla Barnes on Writing the Heat, the Humidity, and the Heart of Southern Fiction\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmy Cipolla Barnes on Writing the Heat, the Humidity, and the Heart of Southern Fiction\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 course is for fiction and CNF\/narrative writers who want to get in touch with their Southern side through their writing. It is open to all levels — from writers encountering Southern literature for the first time to those looking to deepen an established practice rooted in place and voice.\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 Literature of Heat is a 6-week asynchronous writing workshop that dives into the best — and most complex — of what makes Southern literature distinctly Southern. From charged atmosphere and vivid setting to character voice and sensory detail, this creative writing course will help writers develop a literary accent in their work that feels specific, earned, and alive. Drawing on the landscapes, voices, and tensions of Southern writing, you'll examine how acclaimed authors conjure heat, humidity, and the weight of place without leaning on stereotype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach week of this online writing class pairs close reading with generative writing prompts rooted in Southern literary tradition. You'll explore the work of both canonical and emerging Southern voices across gender and background — from Flannery O'Connor and Richard Wright to Sabrina Orah Mark, Shome Dasgupta, and William Woolfitt. The course also draws inspiration from the Designing Women episodes featuring Dash Goff, a writer — a surprisingly rich blueprint for thinking about Southern heat, wit, and emotional complexity on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStudents will write and receive instructor feedback on two completed pieces, and engage with peer work through Wet Ink's community features. You'll leave this poetry and fiction writing workshop with a reading list of contemporary Southern lit and a curated target list of publications suited to your new work.\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 write four to six new pieces of flash fiction or short prose in response to craft prompts rooted in Southern literary tradition, inspired by the landscapes, voices, and tensions of Southern literature. Students will explore the work of both canonical and emerging Southern voices across gender and background, and examine how acclaimed Southern writers create atmosphere and character through heat, humidity, and the weight of place — without relying on stereotype. Students will receive instructor feedback on two completed pieces and engage with peer work through Wet Ink's community features, and leave with a reading list of contemporary Southern lit and a target list of publications for their work.\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 may include excerpts from Wild Milk by Sabrina Orah Mark; The Man Who Was Almost a Man by Richard Wright; selected works by William Woolfitt from The Night the Rain Had Nowhere to Go; A Louisiana Sestina by Shome Dasgupta; A Good Man Is Hard to Find by Flannery O'Connor. The course may also include viewing the \"Dash Goff, Writer\" episode of Designing Women.\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]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1: Setting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e | Focus: Writing place as character; how Southern landscape shapes story\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2: Character Building \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e| Focus: Creating Southern characters with depth and specificity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3: Sensory Details \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e| Focus: Using heat, humidity, and the senses to ground readers in place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 4: Female Southern Writers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e | Reading: Sabrina Orah Mark, Flannery O'Connor | Focus: Voice, wit, and emotional complexity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 5: Male Southern Writers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e | Reading: Richard Wright, Shome Dasgupta, William Woolfitt | Focus: Tension, dialect, and place \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 6: Creating the Southern Fiction Collection \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e| Focus: Shaping finished pieces into a thematically linked collection; identifying target publications\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\"\u003eWrite four to six complete pieces of flash fiction or short prose rooted in Southern literary tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDevelop craft techniques for writing setting as character, building atmosphere through sensory detail, and using dialect without stereotype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eExplore the work of both canonical and emerging Southern writers across gender and background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReceive instructor feedback on two completed pieces plus peer engagement through Wet Ink's community features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLeave with a curated reading list of contemporary Southern literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDepart with a targeted list of literary publications suited to submitting your new work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTESTIMONIALS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDaily inspiration and accountability! — Former Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThanks for the tremendous organization to create this class. 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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. 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Use the Chat Button to talk with us. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eInstructor Renee Emerson is the author of the poetry collections \u003cem\u003eKeeping Me Still\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThreshing Floor\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eChurch Ladies\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eShe is also the author of the chapbook \u003cem\u003eThe Commonplace Misfortunes of Everyday Plants\u003c\/em\u003e and the middle-grade novel \u003cem\u003eWhy Silas Miller Must Learn to Ride a Bike.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e She holds an MFA in poetry from Boston University, where she was also awarded the Academy of American Poets Prize. She lives in the Midwest with her husband and children.\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 course is for poetry writers of all levels who are interested in learning craft from the poetry of Sylvia Plath. Whether you are discovering Plath for the first time or returning to her work with fresh eyes, this online poetry workshop will help you transform what you find in her pages into fuel for your own writing.\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]\"\u003eEach week in this online poetry workshop, you will study the work of Sylvia Plath—from her early juvenilia to the explosive final poems of \u003cem\u003eAriel\u003c\/em\u003e—learning the techniques she employs and incorporating them into your own writing through generative prompts. Alongside Plath's poetry, you will read selections from her journals, letters, interviews, and critical essays, tracing the evolution of her voice from careful formal control to fierce, transformative revelation. Together, the group will explore how Plath drew on myth, sound, symbol, and a precise attention to language to create poems of startling imagery and emotional intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis creative writing workshop is built around both community and craft. Participants will offer respectful and generous critique of one another's poems, with the goal of supporting and strengthening each other as writers. Instructor Renee Emerson will provide a detailed, line-by-line critique of every poem you submit, along with a full page of cumulative thoughts, revision advice, and suggested magazines that may be interested in publishing your work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis class is asynchronous, meaning you complete weekly assignments on your own schedule. There are no set meeting times, allowing for participation from writers across different time zones. All course materials—craft lectures, reading assignments, writing prompts, and peer feedback—are delivered through Wet Ink, our dedicated online classroom. Discussion questions each week invite further exploration of the readings, and Renee engages actively with students throughout the week.\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 six complete poems, each of which will receive a full critique from Renee Emerson. Renee critiques line-by-line and includes a page of cumulative thoughts on each poem, advice on revision, and suggested magazines that may be interested in the work. Students will also participate in peer critique, offering and receiving written feedback from their fellow poets.\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 may include poems from Plath's \u003cem\u003ejuvenilia\u003c\/em\u003e and from her collections \u003cem\u003eThe Colossus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCrossing the Water\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eAriel\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as selections from her journals, letters, interviews, and critical essays on her work. All readings are available online and will be linked within the Wet Ink classroom.\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]\"\u003eWeek 1: Ambition — Biography \u0026amp; Craft (poem #1 due)\u003cbr\u003eWeek 2: Apprenticeship — Juvenilia (poem #2 due)\u003cbr\u003eWeek 3: Control — \u003cem\u003eThe Colossus \u003c\/em\u003e(poem #3 due)\u003cbr\u003eWeek 4: Dream \/ Symbol — \u003cem\u003eCrossing the Water \u003c\/em\u003e(poem #4 due)\u003cbr\u003eWeek 5: The Excluded Poems — \u003cem\u003eWinter Trees \u003c\/em\u003e(poem #5 due)\u003cbr\u003eWeek 6: Explosion — \u003cem\u003eAriel\u003c\/em\u003e (poem #6 due)\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\"\u003eSix new, fully workshopped poems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLine-by-line critique with revision advice and publication suggestions for every poem submitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA deeper understanding of Sylvia Plath's life, voice, and poetic development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFamiliarity with key collections including \u003cem\u003eThe Colossus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCrossing the Water\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eAriel\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSkills in applying Plath's techniques—imagery, myth, sound, and symbol—to your own work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMeaningful discussion and community with fellow poets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is asynchronous, meaning 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 Renee and your peers within\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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 finish the work as you see fit week-to-week, which 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. Renee engages with these discussions throughout the week, and you will receive feedback from all assigned writing activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW DOES WET INK WORK? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\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\u003eTuition is $445 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 data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructor: Renee Emerson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarts Saturday, August 1st, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe course is fully online, allowing\u003c\/strong\u003e students to work according to their own schedule within weekly deadlines. Ahead of the class start date, 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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscribe-shadow id=\"crxjs-ext\" data-crx=\"okfkdaglfjjjfefdcppliegebpoegaii\" style=\"position: fixed; width: 0px; height: 0px; top: 0px; left: 0px; z-index: 2147483647; overflow: visible; visibility: visible;\"\u003e\u003c\/scribe-shadow\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48093195731192,"sku":null,"price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/WritingSylviaPlath6-WeekOnlinePoetryClasswithReneeEmerson.png?v=1773254911"},{"product_id":"creative-art-of-review-writing-nonfiction-workshop-online-july-2026","title":"The Creative Art of Review Writing: a 6-Week Intensive with Jack Christian starts on Monday, July 6th, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1585167500790_108\" class=\"row sqs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-7 span-7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-7 span-7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-9bd4c6c3a222aea2e1f5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBegins Monday, July 6, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eClass meets asynchronously via Wet Ink\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow Enrolling! Any questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eInstructor Jack Christian's reviews and personal essays appear in periodicals including \u003cem\u003eArtForum, Bennington Review, Cleveland Review of Books, Los Angeles Review of Books, Off Assignment, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Slate\u003c\/em\u003e. He is the author of the poetry collections \u003cem\u003eFamily System\u003c\/em\u003e, winner of the Colorado Poetry Prize, published by Colorado State University's Center for Literary Publishing, and Do\u003cem\u003emestic Yoga\u003c\/em\u003e, published by Groundhog Poetry Press. Jack holds an MFA in poetry from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Since moving to Minneapolis in 2024, he has been publishing \"ambiance reviews\" on his Substack, Day Dates.\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 class is for writers who want to craft voice-driven reviews of books, visual media, music, food, and more — blending personal writing with critical insight and cultural commentary. It is open to writers at 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]\"\u003eWhat makes a great review more than a summary and a score? In this 6-week online writing workshop, you'll explore the review essay as its own literary art form — one that blends first-person perspective, close reading, and vivid storytelling. Working from contemporary models by writers such as Hanif Abdurraqib, Helen Rosner, Tejal Rao, John Green, and Kevin Killian, you'll discover how the best review writers transform their subjects into occasions for something larger: a meditation, a portrait, an act of witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe course is structured to take you through the complete drafting process: generating and pitching ideas, writing and revising, and ultimately polishing a complete review essay ready for publication. You'll receive personalized feedback from Jack at each stage — from early proposal through final draft — with special attention to voice, structure, and the unique opportunities the review form offers for storytelling and cultural commentary. Peer feedback is also a central part of this creative writing workshop, with time built in for writers to respond to one another's drafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBecause this is an asynchronous class on Wet Ink, you'll work at a pace that fits your schedule while staying connected to an active community of writers. The class concludes with a final session in which participants share their polished reviews and discuss strategies for submitting their work for publication.\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 explore contemporary review writing across genres and media, drafting and revising a complete, polished review essay over the course of six weeks. Jack will offer feedback on review proposals and pitches, developmental suggestions on first drafts, and sentence-level feedback on second drafts. Students will also give and receive feedback from one another throughout the writing process. By the end of the workshop, students will have a publication-ready piece and a working knowledge of where and how to submit it.\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 may include recent review essays and criticism by Hanif Abdurraqib, Helen Rosner, Tejal Rao, John Green, Ian Frazier, Lorrie Moore, Joy Williams, and Kevin Killian. Links and PDFs will be provided by the instructor.\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: Explore recent reviews. Generating ideas. Week 2: Further exploration. Drafting proposals\/pitches. Week 3: Workshop pitches\/proposals. Week 4: Workshop first drafts. Week 5: Workshop second drafts. Week 6: Share polished reviews. Discuss opportunities for publication.\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\"\u003eStudents will gain a deeper and more robust understanding of contemporary review writing across genres and media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStudents will gain practical experience pitching ideas to potential editors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStudents will write, revise, and polish a complete review essay ready for submission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTESTIMONIALS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eI wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your class. Prior to this, I had given up all creative writing and thought I could only produce academic writing. I cannot thank you enough for all of the kind and helpful comments you have left on my experiments, and the confidence you have given me to start actually writing things that I am proud of. This has been my favorite class I have ever taken, and I am sad that I didn't take a class of yours earlier\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThis one of the best classes I've ever taken - seriously. I had never written creatively before, but your and class' encouragement, critique, and enthusiasm was unmatched. The types of assignments we had pushed all of us out of our boxes and let us learn a new skill\/style\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eJack has an amazing way of engaging conversations and my peers were immensely helpful with their feedback. I felt both encouraged\/validated while also seeing the room for improvement within my pieces. I never felt discouraged after receiving feedback, and Jack fosters a great culture within his class.\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eJack's guidance, knowledge, and positive manner of instruction were remarkable. This class absolutely exceeded my expectations. Jack covered a lot in the time we had. He was very well prepared and had good pacing.\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eI usually am not too crazy about the online (no zoom) classes, but his was very productive! The balance between didactic instruction and creative and interesting prompts helped me do productive writing. The way he mixed up the class and had us read each other's work and give feedback helped me as well. Jack did a wonderful job\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThis class exceeded my expectation! It was fantastic. The assignments pushed me to a realm of writing that I had not experienced previously. As a retired clinical academic physician, I had written extensively but only in a professional realm. The feedback from Jack Christian which was thorough and enlightened. There was an inquisitive nature that was supportive and encouraging. Feedback from fellow enrollees was also most helpful.\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is entirely asynchronous which means you complete the weekly assignments on your own schedule. 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Students are encouraged to take these wherever is most compelling and\/or useful for them. Jack 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.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\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 $445 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: Jack Christian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBegins Monday, July 6, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClass meets asynchronously via Wet Ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTuition is $445 USD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscribe-shadow id=\"crxjs-ext\" data-crx=\"okfkdaglfjjjfefdcppliegebpoegaii\" style=\"position: fixed; width: 0px; height: 0px; top: 0px; left: 0px; z-index: 2147483647; overflow: visible; visibility: visible;\"\u003e\u003c\/scribe-shadow\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48135102628088,"sku":null,"price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/JackChristianHeadshot_741b5a6c-7ad8-47ac-98a0-75f24641f9d1.png?v=1688766461"},{"product_id":"writing-about-relationships-personal-essay-memoir-workshop-online-august-2026","title":"Writing about Relationships in Personal Essays and Memoir 4-Week Intensive with Lizzie Lawson starts on Monday, August 3rd, 2026","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBegins Monday, August 3, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is a 4-week asynchronous online writing workshop via the Wet Ink classroom.\u003c\/h2\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. 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Whether you're interested in building complex characters, curious about the ethics of representing real people, or looking for inspiration and feedback, 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]\"\u003ePersonal essays and memoir are famously about the writer, but because humans are social creatures, it's near impossible to write our own stories without also including other people. In this asynchronous nonfiction workshop, relationships and characters will be at the center as you untangle stories about parents, friendships, romantic partners, siblings, sworn enemies, and more. 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We'll explore essays about friendships that span many years and the ones from childhood that still occupy our memory. We'll identify techniques to create dynamic characters and complete a generative writing exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWeek Two: Writing about family and handling multiple characters on the page. We'll delve into nonfiction about mothers, fathers, and other close family members. We'll examine techniques for encapsulating shared histories and handling multiple characters without confusion and complete a generative writing exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWeek Three: Writing about romantic partners and the ethics of writing about real people. We'll discuss essays about romantic partners, from brief Tinder dates to a married spouse. 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Students will receive written feedback on up to 10 double-spaced pages as well as strategies for revision and publication.\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\"\u003eTechniques for creating dynamic, complex characters drawn from real life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStrategies for handling multiple characters on the page without confusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA deeper understanding of the ethics of writing about real people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOne full essay draft of up to ten pages with written instructor feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePages of new generative writing and ideas from weekly exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eResources and strategies for revision and publication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTESTIMONIALS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"Lizzie made class feel like a chill, yet super informed writing workshop. She made everyone feel welcomed and included. Her knowledge helped my writing tenfold. If you get the chance to take a class with her I 100% recommend!\" — Hannah Backman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\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 pop culture vehicle to tell the story through. Anyway, thought it was fabulous.\" — Former Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\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.\" — Former Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\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.\" — Former Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"I was offered feedback on a very personal essay I wrote for this class—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.\" — Former Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is asynchronous, meaning 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 Lizzie and your peers within\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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 finish the work as you see fit week-to-week, which 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. Lizzie engages with these discussions throughout the week, and you will receive feedback from all assigned writing activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW DOES WET INK WORK? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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\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 $330 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: Lizzie Lawson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBegins Monday, August 3, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThis is a 4-week asynchronous online workshop via the Wet Ink classroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTuition is $330 USD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48161210695928,"sku":null,"price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/LizzieLawsonHeadshot2026.png?v=1770140413"},{"product_id":"essay-structure-nonfiction-writing-workshop-online-september-2026","title":"Experimenting with Essay Structure: A 4-Week Nonfiction Writing Workshop with Lizzie Lawson starts on Monday, September 7th, 2026","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBegins Monday, September 7th, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis is a 4-week asynchronous online writing workshop via the Wet Ink classroom.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor Lizzie Lawson is a writer and teaching artist from Minneapolis, MN. Her work has been published in Electric Literature, The Florida Review, The Sun, The Rumpus, Passages North, Split Lip Magazine, Wigleaf, 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. 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Further resources will be provided so you can continue to move forward with your stories outside of the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor and peer feedback will focus exclusively on what is strong in each piece. This strengths-based approach fosters a supportive creative writing workshop environment where writers can explore new ideas freely and build confidence in their flash fiction voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the writing goals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this course, students will produce 15 first drafts of flash fiction stories over 15 days. Students will receive instructor and peer feedback focused exclusively on the strengths of each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReadings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll examples of flash fiction stories will be provided by Lauren Davis. 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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 is asynchronous, meaning you complete the weekly assignments on your own schedule. There are no set meeting times to allow for greater participation; your cohort will consist of writers from 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 the instructor 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 also post work and provide and receive feedback in the online classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can finish the work as you see fit, week to week, which 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 they find most compelling and\/or useful. The instructor engages with these discussions throughout the week, and you will receive feedback on all assigned writing activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW DOES WET INK WORK?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWet Ink was built and designed specifically for online writing classes. Wet Ink is private, easy to use, and very interactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuition is $180 USD. 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