We offer new classes in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, publishing, and other topics each season.
Sep
2
Generative AI has been integrated into book publishing more rapidly than most writers realize. The news coverage tends to focus on public-facing disruptions: the low-quality content flooding the marketplace, or […]
Sep
5
Saturday, September 5, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM Reconnect with your creativity in this three-hour poetry writing retreat led by poet, publisher, and teacher Katerina Stoykova. Through inspiring prompts and guided writing […]
Sep
8
You already have the tools to learn how to tell visual stories in your pocket. This class will cover the technical and artistic fundamentals of photography and how to apply […]
Sep
8
Come join fellow screenwriters and film fans from around the state and country! Our group meets bi-weekly to brainstorm ideas, share samples of anything you are currently working on, ask […]
Sep
9
Designed for writers of all levels of experience, this class will explore the craft of fiction through in-class writing prompts; exchange and discussion of peer writing samples; and in-depth conversation […]
Sep
9
A book contract shapes far more than your advance; it determines your rights, creative control, financial compensation, and long-term opportunities. We’ll break down the essential elements of a book contract—from […]
Sep
9
For this season of Qmunity, we will focus on generating new writing and workshopping new and revised work. A safe space for anyone who identifies within the LGBTQ+ community, this […]
Sep
10
Grades 9–12: Have you always wanted to write for the stage? In this Zoom workshop for teen writers of all experience levels, we’ll cover the fundamentals of playwriting. Through writing […]
Sep
10
How do you create a spellbinding mystery? In this workshop you will discover the essential clues you need to craft a killer story. Whether you want to write a classic […]
Sep
10
An informal discussion group focusing on literature by and about women. Be prepared to buy the selected works or borrow them from the library. Contact the Carnegie Center for the […]
Sep
11
If you’re interested in writing and have reached that golden age, this is the group for you! Participants can expect cross-genre writing prompts; feedback for family stories, memoir, poetry, and […]
Sep
12
Have you always wanted to write a book for kids but didn’t know where to start? This one-day seminar introduces writers to the basics of writing fiction for kids from […]
Sep
14
Looking for feedback on your poetry? Look no further! Join Sean Corbin and your peers on a weekly exploration of revision and critique, to challenge and push yourself and your […]
Sep
14
This retreat will meet at Bluegrass Care Navigators: 1733 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40504 in two sessions: Monday, September 14, 6:00–8:00 PM & Saturday, September 19, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM**Registration is […]
Sep
14
Calling all writers, cartoonists, filmmakers: participants in The Art of Observation experience intense lessons on being present, actively working exercises that sharpen observation skills (observing the world around us as […]
Sep
16
This eight-week series is designed for writers of all levels who want to study the craft of creative nonfiction writing. Class members will write original, true stories, which we will […]
Sep
17
This seminar is part of the Accents Originals Series held in partnership with Accents Publishing. No matter what genre or style in which you write, you are writing about humans […]
Sep
22
This workshop explores ways to clarify/strengthen the voice of a poem—that unique presence that speaks a poem. We will work to claim and speak our memories and give ourselves permission […]
Sep
28
In this class, we’ll be inspired to write from rotating prompts during short, timed writing sessions designed to help you get your pen moving while shutting down your inner critic. […]
Sep
28
Join us for a deep dive into all the things we love about these genres. Each session will begin with a brief lesson and discussion on one genre element with […]
Sep
28
This workshop class teaches, inspires, motivates, and empowers writers of kids’ books by exploring plot and craft techniques through discussion, peer-sharing, and writing exercises. Come with a work-in-progress – or […]
Sep
29
Through discussion of a few contemporary short stories, plus craft talk and in-class writing exercises, this course will guide writers from the initial idea to a completed short story draft. […]
Sep
29
Join us for a monthly discussion of contemporary and classic novels as well as nonfiction chosen by the group. This group has been meeting since 1993 and always welcomes new […]
Oct
1
Explore the key differences between writing books and screenplays, with a focus on characterization, dialogue, pacing, genre, and the common pitfalls that cause producers to put down your script. Participants […]
Oct
1
Learn writing techniques, hone your craft, and get words on the page by joining this lively discussion group focusing on a writing craft book. Classes include discussion of book content, […]
Oct
2
This writing experience offers attendees the opportunity to engage in a creative and communicative loop without judgment. We write from a variety of prompts designed to release the inner censor […]
Oct
6
Begin writing haiku in a modern style after learning the traditional forms. This workshop will meet three times and will look at traditional forms of haiku before guiding you through […]
Oct
10
Turn ordinary life into legend. In this generative workshop, we’ll remake and rewrite folktales as poetry, giving contemporary experiences (grief, work, love, place) a modern mythic frame. Participants will draft […]
Oct
13
This research-based generative workshop is for food lovers of every kind. Each class will provide prompts to engage in writing about cooking, eating, and culinary experiences. Fun, engaging, you only […]
Oct
14
This course is for beginning or new nonfiction writers. It gives the inside tricks to writing a clear, concise book that readers will want to use as a reference. Ethics, […]
Oct
28
This class looks at the various and artful ways one can keep a diary. Each session also includes many prompts designed to sharpen observation skills, take a deep dive into […]
Oct
29
In this course, produced screenwriter Katie Williams (The Christmas Writer) will break down the essential elements of a successful holiday screenplay, including character archetypes, emotional stakes, romance, theme, setting, and […]
Nov
2
This course explores the interconnectedness of perception and language. We hear it said that visual artists just “see” the world “differently” than the rest of us regular folks. It’s true. […]
Nov
4
During this course, we will explore the history and craft of sonnets and workshop participants’ writing. Alongside poetry skill-building exercises, we will read a variety of sonnets, classic and contemporary, […]
Nov
10
This generative writing class focuses on writing several forms of poetry that encourage interaction with other poems and poets, such as centos, golden shovels, contrapuntals, and other forms that require […]
Nov
16
What Kentucky poetry bloodline do you belong to? What regional poetry speaks to you? In this class Sean Corbin will present four poetry “families” or styles, all from the state […]
Nov
19
Writers of all levels are welcome to join this generative poetry workshop where we dive into the work of badass women poets and write inspired by their words. We’ll explore […]
Dec
8
Stop getting lost in the middle of your manuscript! This workshop teaches writers how to create a high-level story map before writing, saving months of aimless drafting and heavy rewriting. […]
