Place is a powerful–yet often underutilized–tool that writers can harness. In this session, we’ll discuss how integrating nature can deepen and enhance our writing. We’ll examine how elements of the natural world function in a variety of ways on the page, from making a setting more distinctive to influencing plot and tone, even becoming compelling…

Dr. Seuss once said, “So the writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads.” In this age of twitter, text, and blogs, brevity is in. Brevity is not only fun and challenging but it can also improve your writing. In this 4-week workshop, we will explore the art of…

Dr. Seuss once said, “So the writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads.” In this age of twitter, text, and blogs, brevity is in. Brevity is not only fun and challenging but it can also improve your writing. In this 4-week workshop, we will explore the art of…

Dr. Seuss once said, “So the writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads.” In this age of twitter, text, and blogs, brevity is in. Brevity is not only fun and challenging but it can also improve your writing. In this 4-week workshop, we will explore the art of…

Dr. Seuss once said, “So the writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads.” In this age of twitter, text, and blogs, brevity is in. Brevity is not only fun and challenging but it can also improve your writing. In this 4-week workshop, we will explore the art of…

This two-part workshop invites adults with various levels of writing experience to explore the uncanny, spooky, and horrific. We will read samples from impactful authors, use a series of short exercises to stimulate our creative brains, and help each participant begin to craft a spooky story of their own. Reading samples will include excerpts from…

Dr. Seuss once said, “So the writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads.” In this age of twitter, text, and blogs, brevity is in. Brevity is not only fun and challenging but it can also improve your writing. In this 5-week workshop, we will explore the art of…

This two-part workshop invites adults with various levels of writing experience to explore the uncanny, spooky, and horrific. We will read samples from impactful authors, use a series of short exercises to stimulate our creative brains, and help each participant begin to craft a spooky story of their own. Reading samples will include excerpts from…

THIS SESSION IS FULL. How do you keep writing when you feel like the “This is fine” dog, sitting at your little desk with your optimistic cup of coffee (and work in progress) in a room on fire? This workshop will offer writers courage, comfort, and camaraderie by way of practical suggestions, inspiring quotes, some…

Join writer BettyJoyce Nash for an online writing session open to writers of all levels. Participants will “warm up” with prompts — words or sentences designed to free writers from common what should I write fears or self-conscious dilemmas. The idea is to keep pens moving, and tap the unconscious mind. New and experienced writers often…