Runs October 10, 17, & 24 This three-session course is for writers of any level or experience who want to use their fiction, non-fiction, or poetry to respond to current events, […]
Runs November 7 & 14 Many of the skills we need to write vivid stories, poems, and creative non-fiction (e.g., slowing down, looking intensely and patiently at an object, precision) […]
Runs November 21 & 28 In this two-session class, we’ll explore different modes of food writing, and along the way learn to maximize the power of taste, smell, sight, touch, […]
This class will help writers improve their editing skills by focusing on reviewing the content of pieces as a whole, as well as the fine-tuning of words, sentences, and paragraphs to […]
In this two-session course, we'll tackle characterization head-on by discussing vital aspects of building characters who pop off the page. We'll look at examples from published fiction and do targeted exercises that […]
“Plot” can be one of the most slippery and angst-inducing idioms for writers of prose: fiction, popular fiction, and even non-fiction. In this class, we’ll learn some tricks of plotting from […]
In this two-session class, we’ll explore different modes of food writing, and along the way learn to maximize the power of taste, smell, sight, touch, and even sound in your […]
Readers enjoy meeting fascinating characters and following a good story, but they also love the chance to explore new worlds or get a fresh perspective on places they've long known. […]
You want to take your writing to the next level, but no matter how hard you work, you feel as if you're spinning your wheels and you can't quite figure […]
Readings and presentations on craft for a low-residency program, in Freeport, Maine.