Because we have wonderful, new expanded space ...

Because you have asked us for workshops to address your specific writing needs  ...

We are offering 5 new workshop series this spring, including:

• Crafting Historical Fiction with novelist, playwright and long-time teacher Steven Otfinoski, who has 150 published historical nonfiction books to his credit (Mondays 7-9 pm, beginning April 2);
• Writing Middle Grade Fiction with Ann Haywood Leal, author of two Henry Holt & Co. published middle grade novels (Wednesdays 10 am - noon, beginning April 4);
• On Being a Critic, with Erica Sanders-Foege whose book reviews have appeared in publications including the NY Times Book Review, People magazine, and Newsday, among others Tuesdays 7-9 pm, beginning April 23);
• Personal History: Getting It on Record, a new memoir workshop with Jessica Bram; this workshop is for those who are not aiming to publish a literary memoir, but have a lifetime of memories and experiences that they are determined to set down on record before leaving this earth (Fridays 10 a.m to noon, beginning April 6). 

And now for something completely different ... 

Because what is INSPIRATION, if not that inner, hidden mystery that one continually searches for new ways to uncover?

• Mindfulness & Meditation for Writers, with naturopathic physician, meditation teacher, speaker, workshop leader and author Paul Epstein, ND.  

Rest assured that we searched far and wide for the best workshop instructors. This doesn't mean the most famous or widely published. It means the best teachers. Because our workshops are all about YOU, the writer, and about your writing.  You come for craft, and we insist that you receive value. This results only from capable workshop leadership and extraordinary teaching.

You can register now for any of the above new workshops. Regular spring workshops open for registration March 8. Current participants have priority to re-re-register for their spots until then,

And there's more! New Saturday workshops and evening events:

Do you know anyone who has said, "I've always wanted to write a children's book, but don't know how to get started?" Make sure they know about the half-day Saturday workshop Writing for Children: A Workshop for the Absolute Beginner with Christine Pakkala, March 31, 9 a.m. to noon.

Have you always wanted to writer a children's book, but had no idea how or where to begin? Chances are you already have the tools to turn your own adventures or interests into a unique children's story that will appeal to children and adults alike. 

In this fun interactive workshop, led by published children's author  Christine Pakkala, participants will read and discuss various children's books before finally putting pen to paper to begin children's stories of their own.

Saturday, March 31

  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER