Everything you never learned in Writing 101. Our workshops cover all from big-picture goals to the tiny details that can take your writing from good to great. Join us for an upcoming event, work with our team to plan your customized workshop, or become a member to take any of our past courses at your own pace. To plan your customized workshop for your event or conference, contact us!

Writing Character Interiority
Mar
13

Writing Character Interiority

The best fiction on shelves today is character driven. Knowing what interiority is helps, but it's only part of the battle. Learn how to develop your protagonist with actionable advice that you can add to your writing toolbox today.

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Editor AMA
Apr
23

Editor AMA

Every AMA (“ask me anything”) session is different! Bring your writing, revision, and publishing questions to our experienced panel of editors, and get answers to your most burning queries about writing and the book industry.

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Writing An Irresistible Query Workshop
Jun
19

Writing An Irresistible Query Workshop

Query letters are the most controversial topic in publishing. They’re your foot in the door in the slush pile, and a good one will launch you toward your publishing goals. Learn how to write a compelling query from a former literary agent, get advice for agent and publisher research, and discover some surprising submission dos and don’ts.

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Rock Your Writing Goals
Dec
29

Rock Your Writing Goals

This inspiring, creative webinar is a great way to get in the right frame of mind for a successful writing year. There's advice here for writing, creativity, and living a more artistic life in general.

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Writing An Irresistible Query Workshop
Dec
13

Writing An Irresistible Query Workshop

Query letters are the most controversial topic in publishing. They’re your foot in the door in the slush pile, and a good one will launch you toward your publishing goals. Learn how to write a compelling query from a former literary agent, get advice for agent and publisher research, and discover some surprising submission dos and don’ts.

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StorySnobs Pitch Contest
Oct
30

StorySnobs Pitch Contest

Premise is where most stories are a nonstarter. What makes for a good story? What elements make it irresistible? At StorySnobs, our editors put your pitch submissions to the test. We’ll tell you whether there’s a story there and how to level it up.

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Writing An Irresistible Query Workshop
Oct
10

Writing An Irresistible Query Workshop

Query letters are the most controversial topic in publishing. They’re your foot in the door in the slush pile, and a good one will launch you toward your publishing goals. Learn how to write a compelling query from a former literary agent, get advice for agent and publisher research, and discover some surprising submission dos and don’ts.

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Writing Irresistible Picture Books
Oct
3

Writing Irresistible Picture Books

The best fiction on shelves today is character driven. Knowing what interiority is helps, but it's only part of the battle. Learn how to develop your protagonist with actionable advice that you can add to your writing toolbox today.

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Editor AMA
Sep
25

Editor AMA

Every AMA (“ask me anything”) session is different! Bring your writing, revision, and publishing questions to our experienced panel of editors, and get answers to your most burning queries about writing and the book industry.

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COMP TITLES: WE LOVE TO HATE THEM
Sep
12

COMP TITLES: WE LOVE TO HATE THEM

In this webinar, we’ll talk about how to search for comp titles, where to find them, and why they matter anyway. Used correctly, they can be a powerful tool for understanding where your manuscript fits into the current marketplace. Come away with practical approaches for finding the perfect comp titles.

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Writing An Irresistible Query Workshop
Aug
29

Writing An Irresistible Query Workshop

Query letters are the most controversial topic in publishing. They’re your foot in the door in the slush pile, and a good one will launch you toward your publishing goals. Learn how to write a compelling query from a former literary agent, get advice for agent and publisher research, and discover some surprising submission dos and don’ts.

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StorySnobs Pitch Contest
Aug
28

StorySnobs Pitch Contest

Premise is where most stories are a nonstarter. What makes for a good story? What elements make it irresistible? At StorySnobs, our editors put your pitch submissions to the test. We’ll tell you whether there’s a story there and how to level it up.

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Editor AMA
Jul
31

Editor AMA

Every AMA (“ask me anything”) session is different! Bring your writing, revision, and publishing questions to our experienced panel of editors, and get answers to your most burning queries about writing and the book industry.

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Writing An Irresistible Query Workshop
Jul
18

Writing An Irresistible Query Workshop

Query letters are the most controversial topic in publishing. They’re your foot in the door in the slush pile, and a good one will launch you toward your publishing goals. Learn how to write a compelling query from a former literary agent, get advice for agent and publisher research, and discover some surprising submission dos and don’ts.

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Writing Character Interiority
Jun
27

Writing Character Interiority

The best fiction on shelves today is character driven. Knowing what interiority is helps, but it's only part of the battle. Learn how to develop your protagonist with actionable advice that you can add to your writing toolbox today.

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Writing An Irresistible Query Workshop
May
30

Writing An Irresistible Query Workshop

Query letters are the most controversial topic in publishing. They’re your foot in the door in the slush pile, and a good one will launch you toward your publishing goals. Learn how to write a compelling query from a former literary agent, get advice for agent and publisher research, and discover some surprising submission dos and don’ts.

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StorySnobs Pitch Contest
May
29

StorySnobs Pitch Contest

Premise is where most stories are a nonstarter. What makes for a good story? What elements make it irresistible? At StorySnobs, our editors put your pitch submissions to the test. We’ll tell you whether there’s a story there and how to level it up.

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Writing Irresistible Picture Books
May
23

Writing Irresistible Picture Books

The best fiction on shelves today is character driven. Knowing what interiority is helps, but it's only part of the battle. Learn how to develop your protagonist with actionable advice that you can add to your writing toolbox today.

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Editor AMA
Apr
30

Editor AMA

Every AMA (“ask me anything”) session is different! Bring your writing, revision, and publishing questions to our experienced panel of editors, and get answers to your most burning queries about writing and the book industry.

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Writing An Irresistible Query Workshop
Apr
11

Writing An Irresistible Query Workshop

Query letters are the most controversial topic in publishing. They’re your foot in the door in the slush pile, and a good one will launch you toward your publishing goals. Learn how to write a compelling query from a former literary agent, get advice for agent and publisher research, and discover some surprising submission dos and don’ts.

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Writing An Irresistible Query
Feb
22

Writing An Irresistible Query

Query letters are the most controversial topic in publishing. They’re your foot in the door in the slush pile, and a good one will launch you toward your publishing goals. Learn how to write a compelling query from a former literary agent, get advice for agent and publisher research, and discover some surprising submission dos and don’ts.

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StorySnobs Pitch Contest
Feb
21

StorySnobs Pitch Contest

Premise is where most stories are a nonstarter. What makes for a good story? What elements make it irresistible? At StorySnobs, our editors put your pitch submissions to the test. We’ll tell you whether there’s a story there and how to level it up.

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How to Write Dialogue
Feb
8

How to Write Dialogue

Write dialogue that sounds natural and informs the story. Learn how dialogue combined with actions fleshes out the scene and informs the reader, without stating what’s obvious to the other characters. We’ll cover how to format dialogue to help the story’s pacing and keep the reader engaged.

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Writing Character Interiority
Jan
25

Writing Character Interiority

The best fiction on shelves today is character driven. Knowing what interiority is helps, but it's only part of the battle. Learn how to develop your protagonist with actionable advice that you can add to your writing toolbox today.

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Writing Irresistible First Pages
Jan
11

Writing Irresistible First Pages

There’s a lot of pressure on those opening novel pages. Here’s how to start your story in a compelling way, avoid common mistakes, and catch the attention of an agent or publisher in the slush. In this presentation, you will hear a wealth of information about how to write successful, eye-catching first pages. This workshop is geared to novel and memoir writers of all categories, all genres, and for all age groups. (No picture books!) It lasts 1 hour including a live critique.

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Rock Your Writing Goals
Dec
31

Rock Your Writing Goals

This inspiring, creative webinar is a great way to get in the right frame of mind for a successful writing year. There's advice here for writing, creativity, and living a more artistic life in general.

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Writing An Irresistible Query
Nov
30

Writing An Irresistible Query

Query letters are the most controversial topic in publishing. They’re your foot in the door in the slush pile, and a good one will launch you toward your publishing goals. Learn how to write a compelling query from a former literary agent, get advice for agent and publisher research, and discover some surprising submission dos and don’ts.

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Story Mastermind: Picture Book Workshop
Sep
28

Story Mastermind: Picture Book Workshop

This unique webinar is designed to give serious picture book writers a taste of our five-month Story Mastermind program. Our small group workshop intensive will allow you to learn from industry insiders, get rigorous feedback on your current drafts or planned manuscripts, and see the incredible impact that a community approach can have on your work.

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