{"product_id":"flash-nonfiction-generator-writing-workshop-online","title":"Flash Nonfiction Generator: Write Short, Write Deep — One-Day Online Nonfiction Workshop with Lizzie Lawson Starts Saturday, May 15th, 2027","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFlash Nonfiction Workshop: Write Short, Write Deep | May 2027 Online\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlash Nonfiction Generator Writing Workshop: Write Short, Write Deep with Lizzie Lawson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegins Saturday, May 15, 2027\u003cbr\u003eClass will meet once via Zoom on Saturday, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET\u003cbr\u003eCan't attend live? A recording of the session is provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌍 Class Times by Time Zone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLos Angeles (PDT): 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicago (CDT): 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew York (EDT): 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLondon (BST): 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBerlin (CEST): 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow Enrolling!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor Lizzie Lawson is a writer and teaching artist from Minneapolis, MN. Her essays have been published in \u003cem\u003eSlate\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eElectric Literature\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHuffPost\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBusiness Insider\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Florida Review\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Sun\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Rumpus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePassages North\u003c\/em\u003e, and more. She earned a BA in marketing from the University of St. Thomas and an MFA in creative writing from The Ohio State University. She's currently working on a memoir in essays about coming of age in, and leaving, the Catholic Church. She writes the Substack, \u003cem\u003eWork in Progress\u003c\/em\u003e, and can be found at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lizzielawson.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elizzielawson.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Teaching Artist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/blogs\/news\/lizzie-lawson-flash-nonfiction-generator-interview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Art of Saying More with Less: Lizzie Lawson on Flash Nonfiction\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this class for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis online writing workshop is for nonfiction writers who want to make a deep impact in few words and come up with new essay ideas. Whether you're curious about flash nonfiction, looking for fresh inspiration, or want to develop short-form skills that pay off in any kind of writing, this class welcomes all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWriting in the short form (1,000 words or less) can be a powerful way to energize your essays. In this one-day online nonfiction workshop, you'll learn techniques that create lasting depth and impact with few words, and you'll generate several fresh essay drafts that can be developed into publication-ready flash nonfiction. Whether you need a creative spark or want to sharpen your craft, this Zoom writing class offers a focused, generative experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLizzie will guide you through short readings of published flash essays, generative writing exercises, and her honest approach to revision and publication strategy. You'll explore the structures and techniques that make short nonfiction land, and you'll put those ideas into practice through in-class writing. At the end of the session, you will receive additional flash essay readings and writing prompts to continue your work on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seminar meets live on Zoom on Saturday, May 15, 2027. If you can't make it, a recording of the session is provided so you can work through the readings and exercises on your own time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the writing goals?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this course, students will read published flash nonfiction examples and generate three flash essay drafts during the session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReadings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReadings will be provided during class. Lizzie will share published flash essay examples to study and discuss as part of the seminar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOURSE OUTLINE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-day seminar. The session will cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading and discussing published flash essay examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamining structures and techniques for creating meaning in few words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerative writing exercises to draft three flash essays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonest discussion of revision and publication strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistribution of additional readings and prompts for continued independent work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOURSE TAKEAWAYS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamine structures and techniques to create meaning in few words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead published flash essay examples from a range of voices and perspectives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiment with generative writing exercises and draft three flash essays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceive honest answers about revision and publication strategy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave with a list of places to publish and additional prompts to try on your own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTESTIMONIALS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The feedback that Lizzie provided was really detailed, constructive, and thorough. You can tell she really cared about making us better writers.”\u003cbr\u003e— Former Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 vehicle to tell the story through. Anyway, thought it was fabulous.”\u003cbr\u003e— Former Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.”\u003cbr\u003e— Former Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.”\u003cbr\u003e— Former Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I was offered feedback on a very personal essay; 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.”\u003cbr\u003e— Former Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuition is $99 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\u003ch2\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructor: Lizzie Lawson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegins Saturday, May 15, 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass will meet once via Zoom on Saturday, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA recording of the session is provided if you cannot attend live\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuition is $99 USD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47950978777336,"sku":null,"price":15900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/LizzieLawsonHeadshot2026.png?v=1770140413","url":"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/en-jp\/products\/flash-nonfiction-generator-writing-workshop-online","provider":"Writing Workshops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}