LEARN YOUR CRAFT. LOVE YOUR WORDS.
“Worldbuilding” calls to mind fictional settings—Hogwarts, Gatsby’s mansion, Alice’s Wonderland—but creating a vivid world on the page is just as essential in creative nonfiction.
In personal essay or memoir writing, we can become imprisoned in the "I" point of view. Learn to break free and explore the varieties of point of view.
Harness the power of pantsing to fuel your creativity and propel your writing career.
We default to writing our true stories as chronological narratives, but there are endless ways to shape a personal essay. Experiment with new forms and structures for your work!
Learn how the three essential tools of storytelling--scene, summary, reflection--work together to create a powerful narrative.
Frustrated with the blank page? Stuck in a scene or book with no solution in sight? What if your block is actually the way in?
Learn to refine setting in fiction or nonfiction using observation and memory skills.
Unlock the power of sensory detail to breathe life into your characters and create unforgettable stories that resonate with readers.
Learn what makes your writing sparkle from word one, and how to express your own voice and style on the page while compelling readers to turn the page to find out what happens next.
Get an unbiased explanation of self-publishing, hybrid publishing, and paid publishing services, to make the best decision for yourself and your book.
Most memoir manuscripts have the same five craft issues. Learn what they are and how to avoid them.
Hone your craft, expand your course library, and meet with writing coach and editor, Allison K Williams through the Winter-Spring Season Pass.
