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
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.

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.

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.

Writing Irresistible Picture Books
While picture books are easy and fun to read—they can be extremely challenging to write well! Join me on an exploration of this amazing, engaging, and colorful category of children’s books.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Story Mastermind: Outline Intensive Preview
This unique webinar is designed to give serious novel and memoir writers a taste of our five-month Story Mastermind program, or the two-month summer Outline Intensive. In this webinar, we’ll preview our approach while workshopping your pitch submission!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.