Thoughtful Picks: Writing Gifts Under $100
Perfect for the writer who's ready to explore a new craft technique or genre. These focused Zoom seminars and one-day workshops deliver expert guidance and actionable insights in a single session—ideal for busy creatives or anyone looking to gift inspiration without a long-term commitment.
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One-day Zoom seminars with acclaimed authors
Focused craft workshops on specific techniques
Quick-start sessions for new writing projects
Perfect for exploring new genres or sharpening specific skills
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Using the Literature of Time Travel to Play with Time in Your Writing Zoom Seminar with Amber Sparks on Saturday, June 27th, 2026
Land Big Bylines by Writing for Columns Zoom Seminar with Courtney Kocak on Saturday, June 27th, 2026
The National Flash Fiction Month Kickoff Zoom Writing Workshop with Lauren Davis on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
Building Interiority in Characters with Perceptions: Judgment, Envy and Love with Karen E. Bender, a Zoom Seminar on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
How to Write a Short Humor Piece Zoom Seminar with Caitlin Kunkel on Saturday, July 11th, 2026
Just F*%#ing Write: Get Words Out of Your Head and Onto the Page Zoom Seminar with Tawny Lara on Saturday, July 11th, 2026
How to Juggle the Big Cast: Craft Unforgettable Ensemble Casts Zoom Seminar with Emma Kress on Sunday, July 12, 2026
So You Want to Start a Podcast? Zoom Seminar with Courtney Kocak on Sunday, July 12th, 2026
Writing About Family: Finding Themes, Angles, and Meaning through Personal Essays with GG Renee Hill (Zoom) on Sunday, July 12th, 2026
Premise to Publish: Short Fiction Bootcamp Zoom Seminar with Michael Costaris on Saturday, July 18th, 2026
What Editors Want in 2026 (and What They're Tired Of) Zoom Seminar with Literary Agent Mark Owen Gottlieb on Saturday, July 18th, 2026
The List-Making Method: Transform Your Fiction, Poetry and Essays, a Zoom Seminar with Ethan Joella on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026
Leave Out the Part that Readers Tend to Skip: Writing and Revising to Keep Readers Turning the Page Zoom Seminar with Cara Benson on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026
Edit & Elevate: Revision Intensive Zoom Seminar with Courtney Kocak on Sunday, July 26th, 2026
Writing a Compelling Synopsis Zoom Seminar with Meg Eden Kuyatt on Tuesday, July 28th, 2026
No Place Like Home: How to Write the Domestic, But Make It Weird Zoom Seminar with Amber Sparks on Saturday, August 1st, 2026
How to Write Funny Fiction: A Generative Comedy Craft Seminar (Zoom) with Caitlin Kunkel on Saturday, August 1st, 2026
Story Structure Simplified: How to Shape Your Narrative for Maximum Effect with Debra Jo Immergut (Zoom) on Saturday, August 1st, 2026
Creating Cinematic Fiction: A Crash Course Utilizing Lessons from Film & TV Zoom Seminar with Peter Malone Elliott on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
How to Make People Say Interesting Things: the Art of the Interview Zoom Seminar with Diana Spechler on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
The Road to Getting Published: From Rejection to Read with Jenna, a Zoom Seminar with Ethan Joella on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
The Family Fight: Turning Conflict Into Story Zoom Seminar with Aida Zilelian on Saturday, August 8, 2026
How to Write Action and Sports Scenes That Keep Readers on the Edge: A Zoom Workshop with Emma Kress on Sunday, August 9th, 2026
Writing Funny Personal Essays, a Zoom Seminar with Elissa Bassist on Sunday, August 9th, 2026
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