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In this half-day class, we’ll use writing exercises, group discussions, and brief readings to unlock stuck places in work that you’ve already drafted. We'll specifically focus on point of view [...]

“Writing memoir is like being a miner, shining a light into the nooks and crannies of our lives,” says instructor Katharine Harer. “We think we know what we'll find, but we're often surprised by [...]

Instructor Rob Williams says, “I love being wowed by a short piece of writing, something that may take only three to five minutes to read, but in its brevity is still rich with candor, humor, or [...]

For writers poised to publish poems, articles and stories as well as those with completed manuscripts or book proposals, this online class will provide a strategy for success

“In a quick but powerful workshop, we’ll focus on the most essential elements of creative writing such as voice, character, dialogue and description," says instructor Kathy Garlick

“Comedy is fragile,” says instructor Kate Montgomery. “One extra word can ruin a laugh. But the truth is, just about anyone can be funny, once they know how it’s done

In this short intensive workshop, students will receive a basket filled with playwriting tools, specifically with the ten-minute play form in mind. Tools will include character development, [...]

This reading will feature over a handful of Writing Salon students and teachers whose work appears in the anthology. Readers will include Diane Frank, Katharine Harer, Elise Kazanjian, Alison [...]

“Poetry is a life companion,” says instructor Katharine Harer. “People come and go, pets die, places change, but poetry doesn’t go away because it’s already inside you. It keeps you company [...]

“Do you have the urge to write, but no clues about how to start? Or maybe you’ve been working on a piece of writing, but suddenly you’re stuck? Well, this one-day workshop is all about getting started