April 16, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - April 23, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Online
$59Overview
A Mini Online Course
No two writers create in the same way—and not every approach works for every writer. If you’re someone who writes intuitively, or you’re curious about how to bring more intuition into your process, traditional advice about plotting, drafting, and revising can sometimes feel limiting.
In this two-night mini workshop, authors Intisar Khanani, Alisa Alering, and Diana Ma will share insights and techniques to help you trust your instincts, tap into your creativity, and let intuition guide your storytelling. You’ll explore ways to harness your intuition to fuel your story, all while getting work done.
This program is a great fit if you’re looking for a short course of two, 75-minute sessions offering limited interaction with the community, but a lot of information for those looking to gain an understanding of how intuition can help propel their writing practice.
- Thursday April 16, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)
- Thursday, April 23, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)
- Webinar-style with closed captioning available and limited interactions with chat.
- Can’t make the live session? No problem. The sessions are recorded and available to you for at least 30 days after the course.
Why This Workshop?
Lean into your intuition to fuel your writing potential.
If you struggle with the standard writing advice for plotting, drafting and revising—perhaps it’s time for a new perspective!
This mini workshop will offer new strategies and tools to work with your intuition in your writing practice.
This mini workshop is for you if:
- You’ve tried other writing craft techniques and are looking for something new,
- You need tools for plotting, drafting and revising that work with how you create,
- You want to bring more of your intuition into your writing – and shake things up!
It’s a Great Fit If…
- You are looking for writing tools that fit your creative style. Learn how to use intuition to help fuel your writing.
- You need to revise your existing manuscript, but don’t know how to start. Using your intuition can help you find the shape your revision should take.
- You’ve tried other methods and are looking for something new. Tired of your current writing techniques? This mini workshop will introduce you to fresh approaches that will help you use your intuition to craft a powerful story.
- You like the structure of a short course that is recorded so it can fit into your schedule whether you attend live or watch the recordings later.
Tentative Agenda
At registration: You will receive a Zoom link to use each night of the course. You will also receive the recorded videos from the workshop.
Click on the headings below to explore the agenda in more detail.
Part One: Thursday, April 16, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)
- Introduction to Intuitive Writing
- The Importance of Daydreaming – a different kind of planning
- Choose Your Own Adventure – Channeling the energy and excitement of the unknown to create a propulsive story
- Try this at home – Process Journal Assignment
- Q&A
Part Two:Thursday, April 23, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)
- Process Journal and exercise responses/reflections
- How to get Through the Hard Parts
- Strategies for getting unstuck and lifting morale
- Intuitive Revision Techniques
- Try this at home
- Q&A
Resources: Craft Book recommendations
About This Novel Writing Online Mini Workshop
DUMMY ROW - WILL BE HIDDEN
What Level of Feedback Can I Expect for My Work?
Feedback Expected
None included in the course. There will be limited interaction in the chat feature of the webinar-style program.
Will The Sessions Be Recorded?
IF YOU CAN’T ATTEND LIVE:
If you are unable to attend either session for any reason, you’ll have access to the recordings (with closed captioning) through May 31, 2026.
- Please note that if you cannot attend live but you’d like to receive recording links by email, you must register for this course. Recordings are not sold separately; they are only available to those who register.
- Please also note that if you register for the course after the start of the first session, you will not receive recordings immediately. You’ll receive both recordings after the close of the last session, usually within 24 hours.
All Times are Eastern Time.
How Does This Mini Workshop Support Our Mission?
Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform, educate, and inspire children to become their best selves. Readers deserve the best! Nurturing your intuition can help you create your very best work to your readers.
