Demystify the nonfiction book proposal process. 

Unlike fiction manuscripts, which are normally completed in full prior to being sold to an editor, nonfiction books are often sold “on proposal.” This class is designed to demystify the process of writing a … Continue reading

Want to create powerful characters and relationships that engage readers, sell books, and live on long after the final page is read?

From Buffy the Vampire Slayer to the Fast and the Furious movies to Harry Potter, a strong … Continue reading

Can you tell a story in only 1500 words? How about six?

Flash fiction is both an engagingly efficient literary form in itself and an effective tool for enhancing the quality and impact of your storytelling skills. By playing with … Continue reading

Learn an approach to mystery writing that focuses on characters and conflict rather than figuring out your plot in advance. http://www.writersleague.org/calendar/MysteriesThomas2021

Bestselling author Sherry Thomas shares her secrets for building a well-paced, well-structured mystery organically, by drawing on what a … Continue reading

Want to see your name in a prominent newspaper or magazine? Are you interested in building a career out of your passion for writing? http://www.writersleague.org/calendar/FreelanceWritingTemblador2021

Whether you want to moonlight as a part-time writer to make extra money on the … Continue reading

This is the perfect package for any writer getting ready to finally write that novel. From getting the spark of an idea onto the page to nailing those last sentences (and everything in between), these four classes will help any … Continue reading

Find the right revision technique for you. http://www.writersleague.org/calendar/RevisionFaye2020

In this revision workshop, students will learn methods of self-editing for writers. Most writers (even professional ones) face blocks when it comes to revising. Together, we will learn methods that actually work.… Continue reading

Learn how to move readers with the details. 

In this course, with Houston’s Poet Laureate Emeritus, you will practice honing in your ability to heighten your voice by curating new details. Whether poem or short story, the Devil is in … Continue reading

Learn strategies for writing about the hard stuff. 

Whether we’re writing from personal experience or on behalf of our characters going through difficult life experiences, it can be challenging to write poetry or prose that is alive, present, authentic, and … Continue reading

What better way to hone your craft than to explore the best of other genres? http://www.writersleague.org/calendar/BorrowingOtherGenresWurth2020

Whether you’re writing realism, literary fiction, science-fiction or fantasy, speculative or a thriller, it’s important to know how to imaginatively build the world your … Continue reading

Register before Wednesday, September 30 for the chance to submit your scene for workshopping. http://www.writersleague.org/calendar/DeepDiveintoDialogueSwann2020

This class is a part of the Anatomy of a Scene Class Package.

Talent for dialogue is not an inborn skill. Anyone can learn to … Continue reading

When it comes to any type of writing, setting often gets overlooked in favor of characterization, plot, or story line. And yet — none of those aspects of creative writing are possible without setting. In this course, you’ll discover how … Continue reading

Register before Wednesday, September 23 for the chance to submit your scene for workshopping. http://www.writersleague.org/calendar/GettingIntimateWolff2020

This class is a part of the Anatomy of a Scene Class Package.

Learning how to write (and grow) intimacy between your characters will revolutionize … Continue reading

Fiction is, by definition, made up. But writing strong fiction, and certainly non-fiction, often requires a fair amount of research.

In this half-day class, we will discuss strategies that journalists use to do research and gather information for their stories. … Continue reading

Are you in a writing group but not sure how to give good feedback on others’ work?

NOTE: This class is required in order to sign up for one of our Advanced Craft Workshops, but does not guarantee admission. The … Continue reading

Learn the process and expectations for finding a literary agent for your book.

Join a former literary agent for an informative, candid, no-holds-barred class on finding the ideal agent for you—and how to navigate the relationship once you’ve found … Continue reading

It’s hard to stick to our path, especially when everything seems like it is going against us, but don’t let that stop you from reaching your goals.

Join award-winning author P. J. Hoover in this inspiring workshop that will offer … Continue reading

Do you ever start a manuscript and end up lost in your own story or know your plot but still find that your writing is blocked?

Before launching into writing that exciting new book idea, it’s important to take key … Continue reading

In August, all month long, we’ll be hosting four weeks of writing and learning and gathering and more. We have three terrific classes to choose from, plus our Write Away option (for those who want less talking, more writing). Regardless … Continue reading