We offer new classes in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, publishing, and other topics each season.
May
12
Revision as Cooking, Revision as Childrearing, Revision as Midwifing, Revision as a Poet’s Superpower A draft of a poem isn’t a broken thing that needs to be fixed. It’s not […]
May
14
Note: This is a series of four separate writing retreats. You may attend all sessions, but you will need to register for each one individually. Choose your date(s) when you […]
May
28
Carefully facilitated, the Poetry From Art Workshop includes collage, journaling, and writing poetry directly from the collaged art. Each workshop begins with a brief yogic/science-based, calming, nervous system breathing technique. […]
Jun
1
We will read contemporary poets in order to explore certain elements of poetry: image, sound, the 5 W’s, visual presentation, and time. Students will also write new poems of their […]
Jun
3
Loss can take many forms — the death of a loved one, the loss of a job or career, retirement and thefading of a familiar role, a health crisis, or […]
Jun
8
Whether you have a fresh idea or want to adapt your existing work to the screen, this course is designed to teach the standard formatting for a screenplay. For beginners […]
Jun
8
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. […]
Jun
9
In three two-hour classes, students will practice reading their own poetry aloud. Focus will be on diction, scanning, projection, and other techniques that can help every poet ‘sell’ his, her, […]
Jun
9
Students will gather for one session focused solely on poetry generation. Sean Corbin, Poetry Gauntlet coordinator, will attempt to overwhelm you with writing prompts in order to challenge everyone to […]
Jun
10
Q-munity returns this summer! Grounded in the LGBTQ+ community, this writing group allows you to explore your authentic voice and expression while exploring the rich history and contemporary landscape of […]
Jun
10
This is a recording of a live class held on April 5, 2025. The link to the video and accompanying materials will be automatically emailed to you after registering. This class […]
Jun
11
Participants learn to see life like a writer. We will take a deep dive (as deep we can in 6 sessions) into the nature of creativity, how to find the […]
Jun
12
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 […]
Jun
15
This workshop class is designed to motivate and inspire writers of kids’ books by exploring plot and craft techniques through discussion, peer-sharing, and writing exercises. Come with a work-in-progress—or at […]
Jun
15
Learn to conduct efficient online research of quality primary and secondary sources, organize findings, draw conclusions, and write productive pieces of academic writing. Topics can be based on individual interest, […]
Jun
15
Learn to build the blueprint for a long-running series by writing an original pilot. This course is designed for aspiring writers who want to develop a new TV drama concept […]
Jun
16
Writing book reviews is a way to be a good literary citizen, to process what you read, and be in conversation with literature and culture–all while championing the authors and […]
Jun
17
A distinctive trait of much memorable writing is its (and its author’s) “sense of place.” But any “place” is much more than just its geographical location — place is also […]
Jun
18
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 […]
Jun
18
What’s the point of writing or creating anything right now? In this current moment of collapse – from the AI-induced collapse of meaning to various forms of climate and democratic […]
Jun
20
This workshop will detail the ekphrastic process and provide prompts that will serve you whenever you face the blank page. Elizabeth will guide you to respond to visual and musical […]
Jun
23
What can the songs of legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton teach us about writing, craft, and perspectives in poetry? In this in-person workshop, Let Me Say This: A Dolly Parton Poetry […]
Jun
25
What is a story? Why do we tell stories? Answering these questions is essential for every story craftsperson across all formats, genres, and industries. This class provides instruction on principles […]
Jun
26
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 […]
Jun
27
Thinking about self-publishing your book and don’t know where to start? This class will help you determine whether self-publishing is the right route for you, what is the best route […]
Jul
6
This course is designed to help storytellers unlock the power of their inspiration by applying principles of story craft to an idea and transforming it into a workable draft. Whether […]
Jul
7
You are not alone— Write with a supportive community to release the stress of current and past events. This class will explore ways to help you let go of stress […]
Jul
14
Transform your passion for storytelling into a profitable venture by mastering the essentials of freelance pitching, platform building, and self-marketing. This course provides a step-by-step roadmap to help you navigate […]
Jul
16
Join us each session for generative in-class exercises, and share your work in a supportive environment. We will discuss writing concepts in an open format to build a strong foundation […]
Jul
20
Do you struggle with submitting your writing to journals, or want to simply share work with your friends or community outside of the traditional submission channels? Sean Corbin of the […]
Jul
20
Using Julia Cameron’s life-changing book The Artist’s Way, the facilitator and students will support each other to write daily morning pages, go on regular artist dates, and complete weekly creative […]
Jul
23
Students will join with Poetry Gauntlet coordinator Sean Corbin to discuss and critique their individual work in a group setting. Each student will have the opportunity to share a poem […]
Jul
23
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 […]
Aug
1
Congratulations! You wrote a thing! Now what? This four-session class will help you look at your first (or second or third) draft from an editorial perspective. We’ll discuss how to […]
Aug
4
Through close reading and discussion of fiction excerpts alongside in-class writing exercises and feedback on questions that arise in your own work, this class will help you build your reading […]
Aug
11
Documentary poems combine poetic techniques (imagination) with nontraditional elements (inquiry) such as journalism, government reports, interviews, political and/or religious tracts, advertising, court records, and other documentary sources. This course helps […]
Aug
18
Carefully facilitated, the Poetry From Art Workshop includes collage, journaling, and writing poetry directly from the collaged art. Each workshop begins with a brief yogic/science-based, calming, nervous system breathing technique. […]
