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.

Do you have great ideas for a story or work of creative non-fiction but can't seem to get them on paper? Or are you a writer who seems to have […]

Dialogue in writing presents a difficult challenge to the writer.  On the one hand, you want your characters words to sound lifelike.  On the other hand, if your characters’ words […]

Getting your fiction, non-fiction, and poetry out into the world can be a daunting and difficult business, whether you're trying to land a book contract or get your work into […]