You should write the story of you. Everybody tells you so. Or maybe it’s just that voice in your head, telling you what you already know: You have a meaningful story to tell and it’s high time you got it on the page. But with a lifetime of memories, including those important events, how do
You intend to get to your writing, you really do, but then life happens. The job, the kids, the partners. Ugh. What’s a writer to do? Write. Get your practice going in these Wednesday weekly writing sessions, alongside other writings looking for accountability partners. You can join on Zoom, or show up in person at
Here’s your chance to attend an exclusive Q&A with thriller writer Lynne Constantine, an Edgar Award-nominated, New York Times, and internationally bestselling author. Lynne is currently touring for her new book, “Promise Me Never,” but she’s taking time out just for us in this benefit appearance. Lynne will field any and all questions. What’s life
Do you dream of writing? Or do you dream of returning to writing? If so, this workshop is for you. Under the tutelage of writer and teacher Phaye Poliakoff-Chen, (Re)Start Here provides you with the chance to explore and imagine, on the page. Start, kickstart, or restart your writing journey. Learn aspects of craft, and tell a
You are filled with true, personal stories and you want to shepherd them from the brain and the heart to the page and publication. This workshop can help. Over the course of seven weeks, in a small, hands-on setting, you and your workshopmates will transform your true stories into publishable pieces. Is your piece better
(Morning and Afternoon Session!) We’ve all read short stories that seem to live inside us after we finish them. What makes them special? What gives them their power? How are the best pieces distilled, rather than simply “short”? Over the seven weeks of this workshop, you will explore the answers to these questions and will
In this workshop, you will take your memoir-writing to the next level, learning how to best present, revise and strengthen your personal story. We will address all elements of personal non-fiction, including personal essays, lyrical essays, memoir, first-person narrative and more, doing all that we can to understand the different forms and to help your
Do you want to write picture books for children? Maybe you have ideas you’d like to develop, or you have already written a book but you aren’t sure what to do next. Writing for children offers special rewards. An author’s words can bring joy and comfort and inspire a child’s creativity, curiosity and imagination. And,
(This class is FULL. Sign up to join the waitlist. Tessa may be available to work with you privately. Call or send us an email to inquire.) Do you have a stellar idea for a suspense or detective novel? Are you working on a mystery or thriller and hope to see it published? Whether you’re
Readers are flocking to interconnected novels, and it’s no wonder. In these book-length collections of interrelated short stories, each story can stand on its own individually but the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Think Elizabeth Strout’s “Olive Kitteridge,” Louise Erdrich’s “Love Medicine,” Cristina Henríquez’s “The Book of Unknown Americans,” Jennifer Egan’s “A Visit
This workshop is for anyone interested in playing with language. Each week you will talk, engage in prompt-based writing exercises, and explore stylistic techniques and form with instructor April Krassner. You will experiment with writing poetry, taking risks with approaching the work. You will follow the energy of what emerges on the page and consider
So you’ve finished writing your book. Congratulations! Now for the next steps toward publication: writing a query letter, getting an agent, shoring up your sample chapters, building your brand and more. Even if you’ve already landed an agent or editor, you might need help navigating publication and publicity. That’s where the Publishing Doctor, acclaimed mystery
Write fantasy, science fiction and horror with Stoker Award- and Nebula Award-winning teacher and writer Nina Kiriki Hoffman! Do elves or wizards or witches lurk in your fiction? Does your writing explore other planets or galactic travel? Are your characters dealing with dark pasts, problems behind closed doors, or creatures seeking to do them harm?
Drop-ins welcome! Want to get away and write among your people? We get it! Join writer friends and the fabulous writer, poet and New York University professor April Krassner each Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 for open writing. Prompts provided, if you’d like. Otherwise, feel free to find a cozy spot and do your
This workshop happens LIVE on Zoom. Under the tutelage of our amazing writer and instructor, the Stoker- and Nebula-Award winner Nina Kiriki Hoffman, writers in this fun and interactive workshop will move forward with a piece of science fiction, fantasy, or horror, and generate new work. Get feedback on your writing from Nina and your
Special Zoom-Only Workshop! Writing a novel involves creating a world populated by compelling characters while making sure every moment brings the story to its fullest potential. We’ll develop the skills to make that happen. Approaches to plotting will receive special attention. Other topics include voice, point of view, dialogue and more. Perhaps you’ve already sketched out some
Your wacky family, your kooky colleagues, your circle of friends, your own experiences and observations, or just your imagination can all fuel the characters, themes and stories on the stage or the screen. But how do you actually go from idea to script or screenplay? This workshop will show you how. Led by acclaimed indie
(In-person at the Studio or live on Zoom.) Are you a writer for children who would like to move forward with your work? This workshop is for experienced writers who have learned the basics and want to sharpen their skills and polish their work. We’ll discuss higher-level techniques for plotting, characterization, description, scene development, theme
BY VICTORIA SHERROW As summer ends, another school year begins—a time to enter new classrooms, meet teachers, greet classmates, and embrace learning. During the summer, your writing might have taken a backseat. September offers a chance to get back on track, including learning new skills. Writers, including experienced authors, keep learning, about both the craft and
Crime, mystery and thriller writers: You asked for a procedural and Detective Jason Takacs will generously oblige!!
Detective Takacs brings more than 20 years of crime-fighting expertise to the Studio on September 4 at 7 p.m. when he sits down with mystery writer extraordinaire Tessa Wegert to help unravel the secrets of criminal investigations.
Working on a college essay? We can help. Our instructors – all journalists who have written for the New York Times, among other publications – will help you identify and write the story of you. We work one-on-one with students at our Fairfield studio. We do not write your essay, you do. We simply help
Play with your imagination and conjure up a story with nationally acclaimed, Stoker Award- and Nebula Award-winning teacher and writer Nina Kiriki Hoffman in this one-session, two-hour workshop. Says Nina: “We’ll start with cooking up three characters — a witch, a shape-shifter, and a monster. We’ll knead them into shape by writing scenes where they’re doing
Weekend workshop. Coming this fall!! In this hands-on, fun and informative workshop, author and teacher Sally Simon will unravel the mysteries of getting published in literary magazines. Over the course of a weekend, you will learn: Sally will demonstrate and share tips and techniques for submitting, and will guide you in the submission process if
Good for you for writing a manuscript that more or less makes sense! Now what do you do with it? The Studio’s Stephanie Lehmann can help. She is a critically acclaimed author, awesome teacher, manuscript diagnostician and agent-insider. Stephanie can meet with you (virtually) one-on-one to help you navigate your roadblocks. Confused about scenes? Stuck
Hats off to Carol Leonetti Dannhauser, co-founder of the Fairfield County Writers’ Studio, for winning second place in the 2020 Connecticut Entrepreneur Awards, Entrepreneur of the Year/Main Street category. “I am honored and grateful. I didn’t even know that we were nominated,” said Dannhauser, a journalist and author who seamlessly led the Studio’s migration to digital