Reddit as Muse: A Generative Fiction Seminar with Lauren Davis

Begins Saturday, November 21, 2026

Live Seminar via Zoom from 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM ET

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Instructor Bio

Instructor Lauren Davis is the author of the short story collection The Nothing (YesYes Books), the poetry collection Home Beneath the Church (Fernwood Press), the Eric Hoffer Grand Prize short-listed When I Drowned, and the chapbooks Each Wild Thing's Consent, The Missing Ones, and Sivvy. She holds an MFA from the Bennington College Writing Seminars. She is a former Editor in Residence at The Puritan's Town Crier, and she is the winner of the Landing Zone Magazine's Flash Fiction Contest. Her stories, essays, poetry, interviews, and reviews have appeared in numerous literary publications and anthologies, including Prairie Schooner, Spillway, Poet Lore, Ninth Letter, and elsewhere. She has earned a Harvard Bok Higher Education Teaching Certificate and has taught creative writing workshops at numerous venues, including Hugo House, Writing Workshops, and the Adirondack Center for Writing. She is the Poet Interview Coordinator and Editorial Assistant for the Two Sylvias' Weekly Muse.

Who is this class for?

This seminar is perfect for fiction writers looking for support and inspiration to get words on the page. Whether you're new to using source material as inspiration or an experienced writer looking for a creative boost, this online writing class welcomes all levels.

What to expect:

Join us for a generative session writing short stories inspired by Reddit. Founded in 2005, the social news site has become a treasure trove of raw material for short story writers—a place where strangers confess, argue, and narrate their lives in a voice you won't find anywhere else. Together, we'll look at what makes these posts such fertile ground, and how to draw on public source material thoughtfully and responsibly before turning to the page ourselves.

This is a generative, encouragement-focused fiction workshop built around forward momentum and creative confidence. You'll write alongside fresh prompts inspired by public Reddit posts, and you'll have the chance to read your work aloud during the session. Instructor Lauren Davis offers feedback exclusively on what is strong and exciting in each piece shared—so the energy of this creative writing workshop stays squarely on what's working and where to take it next.

By the end of our time together, you'll leave with a folder of new drafts and a renewed sense of possibility in your fiction.

What are the writing goals?

In this course, students will produce the beginnings of at least three short stories, generated live from prompts drawn from public Reddit posts. Sharing is voluntary; those who read aloud will receive verbal, strengths-based feedback from the instructor focused on the most compelling elements of their work.

Readings

Prompts and source material will be provided via a handout distributed to participants on the day of the workshop, including additional prompts to explore beyond the session.

COURSE OUTLINE

Segment 1: An introduction to Reddit and its history

Segment 2: How to use source material responsibly and effectively as a jumping-off place

Segment 3: Generative writing prompts drawn from public Reddit posts

Segment 4: Additional prompts and approaches to carry beyond the workshop

Segment 5: Voluntary sharing and strengths-based feedback

COURSE TAKEAWAYS:

• The beginnings of at least three new short stories, drafted during the session
• A practical framework for using public source material as creative fuel—responsibly and effectively
• A toolkit of generative prompts, including additional prompts to use beyond the workshop
• Strengths-based feedback that builds creative confidence and forward momentum
• Renewed inspiration and a supportive, all-levels space to get words on the page

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

Tuition 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.

ONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:

• Instructor: Lauren Davis
• Begins Saturday, November 21, 2026
• Class will meet for one live session via Zoom on Saturday, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM ET
• Tuition is $99 USD.