Facing the blank page — or screen — or mind — is no fun. When we want to write, but feel we can’t, we call it “writer’s block.” In this 2-hour seminar, we’ll talk about the brain science of writer’s block and learn ten strategies for conquering the blank page — and keep going with […]
Identifying Markets For Your Personal Essay
You’ve written your personal essay, revised it, and revised it again. Now what? In this seminar, we’ll take a broad view of venues that publish personal essays, both print and online media. Next we will look specifically at the essay you wrote and target where you should send it. For more information, please call 203.227.3250 […]
Scrivener Intermediate (workshop 2)
Maybe you’ve heard other writers rave about using Scrivener but are reluctant to learn new software? More than a word processor, Scrivener is a writing environment that brings every element of your project together in one place: drafts, revisions, concepts, index cards, outlines, research, web links, photos, and media. It is designed for any kind […]
New… Pitching and Submitting
In this workshop, we’ll cover the basics of pitching and submitting (and when it makes sense to do each), strategies for keeping pitches, drafts, and ideas organized at all stages, and the finances of freelancing and writing for publication. We’ll spend time looking at pitches and corresponding published pieces. We’ll divide our time between workshopping […]
Hanging In There With Your Novel or Memoir
Master-Level Course
In this master-level course, you will have the opportunity to share 15-20 page increments of your work via email three to four times during the course of the term, for a minimum total of 45-60 pages reviewed and discussed. You will receive in-depth critiques during class time that you can then apply to your manuscript […]