{"product_id":"unstuck-novel-fiction-writing-workshop-online","title":"Unstuck: Strategies to Move Your Novel Forward 4-Week Zoom Workshop with Michelle Lee starts on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2027","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBegins Wednesday, March 3rd, 2027\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eClass will meet weekly via Zoom on Wednesdays, 7:00–8:15 PM ET\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis class will skip a Wednesday at the midpoint and conclude on March 31st. The Class dates are March 3rd, 10th, 24th, and 31st.\u003c\/h2\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\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Michelle Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e is an author of middle-grade fiction who spent 13 years as a college English professor, connecting with over 4,000 students across face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. She holds a doctorate in English Literature and an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Texas, and has published across genres — from academic study guides to flash fiction to poetry. Her two middle-grade novels, \u003cem\u003eBetween the Lighthouse and You\u003c\/em\u003e (FSG\/Macmillan, 2022; paperback March 2026) and \u003cem\u003eThe Magic of Someday Soon\u003c\/em\u003e (FSG\/Macmillan, March 2026), reflect her deep love of story and craft. She is represented by Full Circle Literary.\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\/eet-the-teaching-artist-michelle-lee-unstuck-novel\" title=\"Meet the Teaching Artist: Michelle Lee on Getting Unstuck in Your Novel\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichelle Lee on Getting Unstuck in Your Novel\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]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLimited to just 10 students\u003c\/em\u003e, this fiction writing workshop is for novel writers at all levels who feel stalled, lost, or disoriented somewhere in the middle of their manuscript. If you've ever stared at your draft and wondered why you can't make your characters do what you want — or where exactly the story went sideways — this course was designed for you. Come as you are, wherever you are in your novel.\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]\"\u003eAre you a novel writer who feels stalled, lost, and\/or disoriented in the Muddy Middle? Discouraged and don’t know where to go? If you need practical, hands-on strategies (and peer encouragement) to move forward and get closer to The End, this course is for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn this course, we’ll identify when and where you stopped moving and why you just can’t make your characters “do what you want” without the story feeling forced. Over four sessions, we’ll discuss concrete, craft-based ways to actively engage with your novel to spark the flow (and joy for your work) again. Get ready for in-class writing where you’ll examine “Promises and Expectations” in your earlier chapters; rediscover the “Sparks in the Building Blocks” of a scene; and “Light the Setting on Fire,” among other techniques that will use your own work as a touchstone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach session will include guided exercises and prompts designed to inspire. Along the way, we’ll also read advice from successful authors and book coaches to provoke extra reflection and possibilities for (re)visioning. Writers will submit up to 75 pages of their novels in the first week, and on the last class date, will receive feedback in the form of a “Promises \u0026amp; Expectations to Remember” pdf checklist as a reference sheet for future writing.\u003cbr\u003e\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 work directly in their existing novel manuscripts, using in-class exercises and prompts to reignite momentum. Writers will submit up to 75 pages of their work-in-progress in Week 1 and receive a personalized, instructor-generated \"Promises \u0026amp; Expectations to Remember\" PDF checklist on the final class date. Throughout the course, writers will also receive a PDF workbook compiling the course's strategies and exercises for use on future projects. Feedback is delivered through the personalized PDF checklist and peer encouragement during in-class discussion.\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: \u003cem\u003eBlueprint for a Book\u003c\/em\u003e (Jennie Nash); \u003cem\u003eWhere Do You Hang Your Hammock\u003c\/em\u003e (Bella Mahaya Carter); \u003cem\u003eCrafting Story Movement\u003c\/em\u003e (Kathryn Craft); \u003cem\u003eThe Way of the Fearless Writer\u003c\/em\u003e (Beth Kempton); \u003cem\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/em\u003e (Jane Austen); \u003cem\u003eStargirl\u003c\/em\u003e (Jerry Spinelli); and \u003cem\u003eStarling House\u003c\/em\u003e (Alix E. Harrow). All excerpts will be included in the course PDF workbook, with a full bibliography.\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]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeek 1: Introductions, Promises \u0026amp; Expectations — \u003c\/em\u003eWho are we, and what did we set up for readers in our novels? What made us excited about this idea? Where are we stuck? Writers submit up to 75 pages for the \"Promises \u0026amp; Expectations to Remember\" checklist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeek 2: Sparks in the Building Blocks — \u003c\/em\u003eWhat's going on scene by scene, and how are your characters feeling? Techniques for shaking up Point of View and re-energizing your narrative momentum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeek 3: Go Backward, Light the Setting on Fire (and Other Drastic Measures) — \u003c\/em\u003eNeed a change of scenery? Who's been missing for a chapter? Need to get a character out of Dodge? Exploring bold moves to break through a stalled story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeek 4: Grab Bag on the Daily + Course Check-in —\u003c\/em\u003e Freewriting techniques, sticky notes, outlining, and other daily practices. Where do you go from here? Writers receive their personalized \"Promises \u0026amp; Expectations to Remember\" PDF checklist.\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\"\u003eIdentify the \"holes\" in your writing that stall you out, and develop strategies to move through them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBuild a toolkit of craft techniques — including scene analysis, POV shifts, setting work, and freewriting — to apply whenever you feel stuck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReceive a personalized, instructor-generated \"Promises \u0026amp; Expectations to Remember\" PDF checklist based on your submitted novel pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTake home a PDF workbook to jumpstart ideas in your current and future projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLeave with a concrete action plan: where to go in your story from here\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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: Michelle Lee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBegins Wednesday, March 3rd, 2027\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClass will meet weekly via Zoom on Wednesdays, 7:00–8:15 PM ET\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThis class will skip a Wednesday at the midpoint and conclude on March 31st.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe Class dates are March 3rd, 10th, 24th, and 31st.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTuition is $330 USD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLimited to just 10 students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071540441336,"sku":null,"price":2627.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/MichelleLeeHeadshot.png?v=1773089298","url":"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/en-hk\/products\/unstuck-novel-fiction-writing-workshop-online","provider":"Writing Workshops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}