Upcoming Classes
Memory As Inspiration
Wednesday, February 18th
6:30-8:30 PM
Join me for a small-group writing workshop held in a relaxed, inviting space - the comfort of a historic and beautifully renovated home near the KU campus.
We'll explore the treasure trove of your own memory bank - the source material for any type of writing you choose, from memoir to personal essay to poetry to fiction.
Whether you're brand new to writing or looking to get inspired with a new project, come sip something warm, remember something old, and learn something new.
Address available upon booking.
*Space is limited
$50 Sold Out
*Early registration price: $40 when you sign up by Feb. 11th.
Creative Boost
Wednesday, March 25th
6:30-8:30 PM
Spark your creativity in a relaxed, welcoming space. Join me for a small-group writing workshop held in the comfort of a historic and beautifully renovated home near the KU campus.
We'll try different prompts, from written to visual to auditory, to see what draws your interest and pulls the writing forward.
Whether you're brand new to writing or looking to get back into your flow, come sip something warm and get those writing muscles moving.
Address available upon booking.
*Space is limited
$50
*Early registration price: $40 when you sign up by March 11th.
Idea Lab: Teen Writing Workshop
Saturday, February 21st
1:30-3:30 PM
LAWRENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY, MEETING ROOM A
Get your creative writing ideas flowing in this two-hour teen workshop. We’ll try loads of different prompts, from written to visual to auditory, to see what sparks your interest.
No writing experience necessary, but totally welcome.
*Space is limited.
$50
*Early registration price: $40 when you sign up by Feb. 14th.
Short Story Book Club
Wednesday, April 8 - April 29
6:00-8:00 PM (*note the difference from earlier workshops)
Want to learn from the best? Short stories are powerhouses of craft: characterization, pacing, word choice, structure... I'll assign a couple of short stories to read before each class, which we'll discuss, then we'll practice writing ourselves. (Good writing is always inspiring.)
This four-week class is held in the comfort of a historic and beautifully renovated home near the KU campus. Join me for a cozy, creative exploration of what makes stories work.
Address available upon booking.
*Space is limited
$160
*Early registration price: $150 when you sign up by April 1st (no foolin').
Creative Characters: Teen Writing Workshop
Saturday, March 28th
1:30-3:30
LAWRENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY, MEETING ROOM A
Work on developing interesting, believable, and relatable characters in this two-hour teen workshop. We’ll dive into to multiple writing prompts and activities to deepen characters you've already conceived of or bring new ones to life.
No writing experience necessary, but totally welcome.
*Space is limited.
$50
*Early registration price: $40 when you sign up by March 21st.
Pants On Fire: Teen Writing Workshop
Saturday, April 25th
1:30-3:30
LAWRENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY, MEETING ROOM A
Do you love making stuff up? Then fiction is for you! Come learn about elements of fiction, then put them to use in your own writing with prompts and exercises. Leave with new knowledge, new ideas, and new beginnings to finish on your own.
No writing experience necessary, but totally welcome.
*Space is limited.