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Creative Writing: (Re)Start Here

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

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Writing the Interconnected Novel

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

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I Finished My Manuscript. Now What?

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

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The Art and Craft of Novel Writing

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

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