The Ultimate Craft Class
There is no magic cure to the struggle of writing. It involves making thousands of decisions. The goal of this class is to help you understand more precisely WHY particular
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What We Really Mean to Say: Using Poetic Techniques in Prose
No matter our genre or concerns, language is the foundation of everything we do as writers. But in the rush to draft, revise, and publish, we often lose touch with
First Draft to Fabulous Final: Revising Your Commercial Fiction Novel
This class meets IN PERSON at Hugo House in Capitol Hill. Youâve written a first draft for a commercial fiction novelâor youâre closeâand now comes the hardest question: where do
Assembling a Poetry Collection
Youâve written poems for a while now and have amassed a solid stack of drafts in various stages. How do you know when youâre ready to put together a poetry
Creative Nonfiction Workshop
Youâve got work to share. You want thoughtful, constructive feedback. But in the back of your mind are the old fears: What if people donât get me or my work?
Leaps & Swerves: Creating Surprise in Poetry
Have you ever written a poem that feels technically solid, but a little too safe and predictable? Perhaps you find yourself defaulting to the same moves and rhythms, no matter
Finish With Confidence
Youâve been carrying a story, an idea, or maybe even a draftâbut something keeps getting in the way of finishing. If youâre feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to take
Grammar for Writers
âGrammar is a piano I play by ear. All I know about grammar is its power.â â Joan Didion Youâve got the voice. Youâve got the story. But do your
The Art of Oral Storytelling
This class meets IN PERSON at Hugo House in Capitol Hill. Many of us find the aliveness of a story on the page doesnât always translate to the stage, pitch
Intro to Revision and Editing
Youâve finished your draft and now itâs time to revise! âŚWhat does that mean again? Whether youâre planning to tackle revision on your own or thinking of hiring an editor,
