“Wait, I think I might be working on a book here!” Sound familiar? Do you think you’re ready to hone in on a writing project such as a novel, memoir, collection of stories or essays? Launch Your Writing Project will help you develop a long-form project in an environment that offers support, accountability and feedback appropriate to this mid-stage of the writing process.
In this 9-week class, you’ll share with the group your project goals, questions and concerns about your writing process, and some of the writing itself. Your instructor Shelby Hinte will offer prompt-driven exercises to generate new writing, development advice around planning your project, and light feedback on your writing. Craft-focused discussions and personalized reading lists will be tailored to your genre and project interests.
“You will not receive extensive editorial feedback in this class,” says Shelby. “Rather, we will build a supportive environment where you can find encouragement and solutions as you work through any issues or obstacles in your writing.”
By the end of class, you will have an organized and more fully realized project and tools and strategies to move onto the next stage of development.
*Students will fill out an info sheet prior to the start of class which describes their projects and allows for customization of student experience.
About The Writing Salon's In-Person Classes
Before your class meets, you'll receive an email from The Writing Salon with more information about your class. If you have any questions about in-person learning, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@writingsalons.com.
Shelby Hinte has led and supported writing workshops at San Francisco State University and in the community, including teaching creative writing to incarcerated adults and youth on juvenile probation. She is the Associate Editor of Write or Die Magazine where she edits essays and interviews. She has served as a reader and intern at various independent presses including ZYZZYVA, Split/Lip Press, and No Contact. Her work has been featured in BOMB, ZYZZYVA, SmokeLong Quarterly, Hobart, The Rumpus, and elsewhere. Her first novel, HOWLING WOMEN, is forthcoming from LEFTOVER Books (2025).
- Wednesday, September 24, 6:30pm-9:00pm
- Wednesday, October 01, 6:30pm-9:00pm
- Wednesday, October 08, 6:30pm-9:00pm
- Wednesday, October 15, 6:30pm-9:00pm
- Wednesday, October 22, 6:30pm-9:00pm
- Wednesday, October 29, 6:30pm-9:00pm
- Wednesday, November 05, 6:30pm-9:00pm
- Wednesday, November 12, 6:30pm-9:00pm
- Wednesday, November 19, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Shelby is very warm and inviting in her style, which facilitated a welcoming atmosphere in the class. She also does a really good job of listening to our responses and pulling out interesting gems to reiterate. I always felt heard and understood.
Shelby was super supportive (both during class & in written feedback), an expert on the subject with a wealth of ideas, and did a good job of fostering a welcoming sense of community.
Shelby was supportive, encouraging, helpfully self-disclosing about her writing process, and was respectful of each participant's strengths and struggles.
Shelby helped me think outside of my usual sources of inspiration to write different things. It was a good refresh for my writing projects.