Overview Multi-Week Online Course If you are illustrating AND writing your own book, and wondering how to prepare your submission, this is the course for you. You will focus on the craft of writing and illustrating a picture book with an intense level of feedback from faculty Courtney Pippin-Mathur and special guests, Natasha Khan Kazi […]
Overview A 4-Week Online Course Thinking about writing a picture book, but don’t know where to start? Already started a picture book and feeling stuck? Join author Nikki Shannon Smith to kickstart your picture book project, with an overview of picture book formats and structures, plus strategies for idea implementation, drafting, and revising. This four-week […]
Overview An Online Course with Live Presentations, Pre-recorded Lectures, Writing Exercises, and Q&A Are you ready to write nonfiction for teens and children, but don't know where to start? Join award-winning authors Jennifer Swanson and Christine Taylor-Butler for an in-depth exploration of the craft of nonfiction writing for young readers. With their guidance, you'll build […]
Overview Apply for this transformative opportunity to have your entire draft (up to 80,000 words) of a novel read by faculty, with detailed written feedback and a private consultation provided. This online program in particular is for writers of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and similar genre-specific novels. Details include: Multi-week online course + Whole Novel […]
Overview A 3-Part Online Cooperative This supportive program takes all creatives (nonfiction or fiction, picture books, novels, essays, and more) from goal-stating to finished drafts. Together, we’ll move through live sessions, writing prompts, mindfulness guidance, studio dates, daily inspirations, check-ins, and feedback with Sarah Aronson, Chris Tebbetts, and Daria Peoples, and their special guests! This […]
Overview Multi-Week Online Course Join novelists Jennifer Gennari and Lisa Moore Ramée for a six-week online deep dive into revision, where you'll learn to enhance emotion, sharpen action, and refine your novel’s impact. Through live sessions, structured assignments, community support, and personalized feedback, you'll build the skills need to enrich your novel. Live Lectures (with […]
Overview A Two-Night Mini Online Course Middle grade readers come to horror, mystery, thriller and sci-fi (collectively known as genre or speculative fiction) with curiosity, perhaps some trepidation, and a lot of expectations. The imaginative nature and emotional draw of these stories reflect some of the real world fears and curiosities that our readers experience […]
Overview A 4-Week Online Course Have a great idea for a graphic novel but unsure where to begin? Whether you're an author, an illustrator, or both, this four-week online course will help you navigate the creative and structural elements of graphic novels. You'll refine your concept, explore storytelling techniques, and determine the best path forward—whether […]
Overview In-person 6-Day/5-Night Workshop and Retreat with a Full Novel Critique Included This intensive, transformative Whole Novel Workshop offers writers the rare opportunity to have the entire draft (up to 80,000 words) of a novel read by faculty, with detailed written feedback and two private consultations provided. Attention in an intimate setting makes this program […]
Overview A 3-Part Online Course Connecting with your readers is an important part of a storyteller's life. Join George Jreije and guests to develop your virtual school visit, and put your plan into action with a scheduled school visit! You'll blend who you are as a storyteller with engaging content and materials to create genuine […]
Overview In-person 4-Day/3-Night Workshop and Retreat We invite writers with a passion for poetry to come together for this special experience with celebrated poets Rebecca Kai Dotlich, Georgia Heard, Irene Latham, and Charles Waters. During this retreat you will work on your own poetry through guided writing exercises, sharing, engaging presentations, and a private consultation. You will […]
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