{"title":"Creative Writing Classes Taught by Scholastic Author Meg Eden Kuyatt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructor Meg Eden Kuyatt is the award-winning author of the 2021 Towson Prize for Literature-winning poetry collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrowning in the Floating World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the forthcoming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eobsolete hill\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Fernwood Press, 2026) and children's novels, including the Schneider Family Book Award Honor-winning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGood Different, The Girl in the Walls,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePerfect Enough\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, all with Scholastic. When she isn't writing, she teaches creative writing students. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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","products":[{"product_id":"kidlit-6-month-novel-mentorship-program-with-meg-eden-kuyatt","title":"Kidlit 6-Month Novel Mentorship Program with Meg Eden Kuyatt, Apply Now","description":"\u003ch2\u003e*Acceptance decisions made on a rolling basis.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlease do not pay for the mentorship until you receive a formal acceptance notification via email.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClick \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshops.submittable.com\/submit\/299708\/indiemfa-program-application-with-writingworkshops-com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"6-Month KidLit Mentorship Application\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e to Apply Now. Early applications are encouraged as space is limited.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions about this mentorship? Use the Chat Button (lower left) to talk with us. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-edit-main-image=\"Banner\" data-collection-id=\"5d960b97fb61de027b10c268\" data-content-field=\"main-content\" role=\"main\" class=\"clear\" id=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"page-5d960b97fb61de027b10c268\" data-updated-on=\"1577204087717\" data-type=\"page\" class=\"sqs-layout sqs-grid-12 columns-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1579235402059_128\" class=\"row sqs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1579235402059_127\" class=\"col sqs-col-12 span-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApplication Process:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshops.submittable.com\/submit\/299708\/indiemfa-program-application-with-writingworkshops-com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"KidLit Mentorship Application\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eApplication Questionnaire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshops.submittable.com\/submit\/292190\/creative-writing-mentorship-application-with-writingworkshops-com\" title=\"Mentorship Application\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277p2\"\u003eWe are very excited to offer a limited enrollment \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone-on-one\u003c\/b\u003e 6-Month Novel Mentorship Program with Meg Eden Kuyatt, author of the 2021 Towson Prize for Literature winning poetry collection “Drowning in the Floating World” (Press 53, 2020) and children’s novels, including the young adult novel “Post-High School Reality Quest” and the middle grade novel in verse “Good Different,” a JLG Gold Standard selection (Scholastic, 2023). She is a 2020 Pitch Wars mentee, and her work is published or forthcoming in magazines including \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWriter’s Digest, Prairie Schooner, The Rumpus, Poetry Northwest, Crab Orchard Review, RHINO\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCV2\u003c\/i\u003e. She received her MFA in creative writing from the University of Maryland College Park, and has taught creative writing at a range of places, including Anne Arundel Community College, Southern New Hampshire University online, University of Maryland College Park, MTSU Write, Eckleburg Workshops, and The Writer's Center in Bethesda since 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277p3\"\u003eThis is an immersive one-on-one course designed to encourage hardworking kidlit writers, and identify the next steps for their individual project (writing, revision, querying agents, publication, etc).\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277p3\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ideal applicant\u003c\/b\u003e should be a writer seriously interested in writing middle grade or young adult novels, who has started or completed a manuscript in their given age category. They should be willing and interested in actively reading books in their age category that have been published within the past five years, and have a spirit of willingness to receive and consider feedback to make their work as strong as it can be. While applicants of all experience levels are welcome, this program is best for writers who have been submitting their work to agents and publishers and received positive feedback, but are not sure how to take their work to the next level, or writers who have completed projects in the past but feel stuck or unsure about their new project. Applicants should have a goal for the 6-Month program when applying. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277p2\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhether you are still working on your idea or are well into writing it, this mentorship will meet you where you are, and motivate and inspire both beginning and advanced kidlit novelists. Writers accepted into the program will already have a basic knowledge of the tools and craft of writing fiction and are looking for an intensive experience without the cost of a graduate program. Interested applicants will understand that growth in craft requires critique, consistent work, and an eagerness to grow. Accepted applicants will agree to be punctual in submission of work. This is in fairness to Meg, the other students in the course, and themselves.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277p2\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow It Works:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277p2\"\u003e-Upon acceptance into the mentorship program, you will schedule an initial one-on-one call with Meg to discuss your project and goals, allowing Meg to get a sense of your previous experience and preferences around feedback. Together, you’ll create a work plan for the next six months. This is largely a text-based mentorship, with periodic one-on-one check-ins, ideal for writers who need a flexible, accommodating program.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277p2\"\u003e-Revision will be a key part of the mentorship. Writers will be expected to revise at least once over the 6-month mentorship program. The bulk of the mentorship will consist of Meg giving personalized feedback and advice within the manuscript itself, as well as via follow-up emails that will develop organically. Critique will include feedback on what’s working well and what could be clarified or improved, particularly focused on character, plot, voice, dialogue, POV, and market\/industry perspective. Meg will recommend additional resources that she thinks will benefit the writer.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277p2\"\u003e-The number of pages due for each packet will depend on the writer and their project, and will be worked out in the initial conversation. With each packet submission, you will also send an informal reflection where you can note areas of concern and victory during that month, as well as any questions you may want Meg to particularly focus on addressing. Sharing your own sense of victory is as important as sharing the areas of challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277p2\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Six-Month Mentorship Consists of the Following:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\" data-mce-style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003eOne-on-one check-in via zoom or email, up to once a month\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003ePersonalized calendar for achieving your project goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003eAccountability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003eAccess to mentor via email for six months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003eFive critiques of new pages, including line edits and bigger-picture notes and questions (done in Microsoft Word using Track Changes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003ePersonalized readings and assignments based on your specific development needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003eIf applicable, access to optional networking (via email or zoom) with other mentees in the program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277p2\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMentor’s Input:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\" data-mce-style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003eEmails that discuss individual monthly goals and progress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003eIn-line comments and critique on submitted manuscript pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003eWhen applicable, mentor will suggest new readings or exercises to aid in growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003eAvailable to answer questions and provide encouragement via email\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277p2\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMentee’s Responsibilities:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\" data-mce-style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003eSend pages to mentor based on individual project goals negotiated with mentor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003eProcess-reflection letter discussing achievements and areas of growth for the month\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003eRead materials mentor may assign to aid growth in specific areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003eParticipate in email conversation with mentor to review individual progress and areas of growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Dates for 6-Month Novel Mentorship with Meg Eden Kuyatt:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\" data-mce-style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003eMonth 1\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\" data-mce-style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003e1-8th: Initial consults scheduled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003e22nd - Packet 1 due\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003eMonth 2\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\" data-mce-style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003e5th - Latest you’ll receive feedback from Meg on Packet #1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003e5-12th: (Optional) Consults scheduled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003e26th - Packet 2 due\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003eMonth 3\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\" data-mce-style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003e3th - Latest you’ll receive feedback from Meg on Packet #2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003e3-10th: (Optional) Consults scheduled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003e24th - Packet 3 due\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003eMonth 4\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\" data-mce-style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003e7 - Latest you’ll receive feedback from Meg on Packet #3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003e7-14th - (Optional) Consults scheduled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003e28th - Packet 4 due\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003eMonth 5\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\" data-mce-style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003e4th - Latest you’ll receive feedback from Meg on Packet #4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003e4-11th - (Optional) Consults scheduled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003e25th - Packet 5 due\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003eMonth 6\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\" data-mce-style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003e2nd - Latest you’ll receive feedback from Meg on Packet #5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"m_-4443966452029152277li2\"\u003e2-9th - Wrap-up consults scheduled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApplication Process:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshops.submittable.com\/submit\/299708\/indiemfa-program-application-with-writingworkshops-com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"KidLit Mentorship Application\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eApplication Questionnaire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshops.submittable.com\/submit\/292190\/creative-writing-mentorship-application-with-writingworkshops-com\" title=\"Mentorship Application\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-02cbf3ee5bea58dffce0\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTuition Payment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eFull Tuition for the 6-month program is $4495. Accepted writers must commit to the full six months and meet all assigned deadlines. You can pay the tuition in full \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\u003ch2\u003eClick \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshops.submittable.com\/submit\/299708\/indiemfa-program-application-with-writingworkshops-com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"KidLit Mentorship Application\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshops.submittable.com\/submit\/292190\/creative-writing-mentorship-application-with-writingworkshops-com\" title=\"Mentorship Application\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to Apply Now. Early applications are encouraged as space is limited.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Program Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTuition is $4,495\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eApply Now\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Mentorship is fully online and students may participate from anywhere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eNOTE: Shifting some dates around may be necessary but any changes will be communicated well in advance, if possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/pages\/contact\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e HERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e if you have any questions about this program.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-6e18861ac8ec08304605\" data-block-type=\"47\" class=\"sqs-block horizontalrule-block sqs-block-horizontalrule\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-04a21569ea4d6eeac2d1\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMentor Meg Eden Kuyatt\u003c\/b\u003e is a 2020 Pitch Wars mentee, and teaches creative writing at colleges and writing centers. She is the author of the 2021 Towson Prize for Literature winning poetry collection “Drowning in the Floating World” (Press 53, 2020) and children’s novels, most recently “Good Different,” a JLG Gold Standard selection (Scholastic, 2023). Find her online at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.megedenbooks.com\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.megedenbooks.com\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1670951547269000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1Jx7IXk7fpqck0zWsrS2_Q\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.megedenbooks.com\u003c\/a\u003e or on Twitter at @ConfusedNarwhal and Instagram at @meden_author. \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\/section\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Full Tuition","offer_id":43522490761464,"sku":"","price":4495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/Meg_Eden_Headshot.png?v=1724944498"},{"product_id":"literary-magazine-submissions-workshop","title":"Literary Magazine Submissions Workshop 2-Hour Live Seminar with Meg Eden Kuyatt on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTuesday, August 25th, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive Seminar via Zoom from 5.30pm - 7:30pm EST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\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=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003eInstructor Meg Eden Kuyatt teaches creative writing at colleges and writing centers. She is the author of the 2021 Towson Prize for Literature-winning poetry collection “Drowning in the Floating World” and the forthcoming “obsolete hill” (Fernwood Press, 2026) and children’s novels, including the Schneider Family Book Award Honor-winning “Good Different,” and “The Girl in the Walls” (Scholastic, 2025). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqs-block-content\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/blogs\/news\/getting-your-foot-in-the-door-an-interview-with-meg-eden-kuyatt-on-publishing-in-literary-magazines\" title=\"Getting Your Foot in the Door: an Interview with Meg Eden Kuyatt on Publishing in Literary Magazines\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ean Interview with Meg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on Publishing in Literary Magazines.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to submit your work to magazines but don't know how? In this workshop, we'll talk about what literary magazines are, what editors are looking for in submissions, have a “translation” exercise, tips on how to get the most out of a lit mag, tips for approaching writing a cover letter and contributor bio, as well as how to handle rejections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skills you learn in this session can easily apply to other publication realms, including writing to agents and editors of small book presses. All participants will receive a complimentary magazine of their choice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants will have time during the seminar with interactive prompts and will also receive resources to continue writing on their own\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan't Make It Live?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo problem! The session will be recorded and available to watch after the seminar concludes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTAKE THIS CLASS IF:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou’re writing short stories, essays, or poems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to learn best practices for publishing in \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eliterary\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003emagazines\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need help honing your submission materials.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE TAKEAWAYS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding Literary Magazine Submissions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Students will gain a clear understanding of the submission process for literary magazines, including what editors look for in submissions and how to effectively target their work to the right publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrafting Effective Cover Letters and Contributor Bios\u003c\/strong\u003e: Participants will learn how to write compelling cover letters and contributor bios that make their submissions stand out, enhancing their chances of getting published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNavigating Rejections and Maximizing Opportunities\u003c\/strong\u003e: Attendees will develop strategies for handling rejections constructively and learn how to maximize the benefits of being published in literary magazines, including building relationships with editors and leveraging published work for further opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTuition is $99 USD. You can pay for the course in full\u003ci\u003e or\u003c\/i\u003e use Shop Pay or Affirm to pay over time with equal Monthly Payments. Both options are available at checkout.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eClass is on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLive Seminar via Zoom from 5.30pm - 7:30pm EST\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have questions, please use the Chat Button or contact us via email \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44125090775288,"sku":"","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/Meg_Eden_Headshot_2024_1.png?v=1724944392"},{"product_id":"getting-started-with-creative-writing-with-meg-eden-kuyatt","title":"Getting Started with Creative Writing: Poetry \u0026 Fiction Fundamentals 6-Week Intensive with Meg Eden Kuyatt Starts Monday, August 31st, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarts Monday, August 31st, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an asynchronous class that will have an online classroom in Wet Ink.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\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 class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eInstructor Meg Eden Kuyatt is the author of the 2021 Towson Prize for Literature-winning poetry collection, \u003cem\u003eDrowning in the Floating World,\u003c\/em\u003e and children’s novels, including a 2023 ALA Schneider Family Book Award Honor \u003cem\u003eGood Different\u003c\/em\u003e, and the forthcoming \u003cem\u003eThe Girl in the Wall \u003c\/em\u003e(Scholastic, 2025).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaunted by starting a new writing project? Stuck as a writer? Feeling overwhelmed about where to begin your creative writing journey? 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Both options are available at checkout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\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 Meg 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. 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Use the Chat Button to talk with us. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor Meg Eden Kuyatt teaches creative writing at colleges and writing centers. She is the author of the 2021 Towson Prize for Literature-winning poetry collection \"Drowning in the Floating World\" and the forthcoming \"obsolete hill\" (Fernwood Press, 2026) and children's novels, including the Schneider Family Book Award Honor-winning \"Good Different,\" and \"The Girl in the Walls\" (Scholastic, 2025). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this class for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis online writing workshop is for anyone curious about writing middle-grade fiction, or for middle-grade writers looking to level up their craft. 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