Each bi-weekly zoom-room workshop (two and a half hours in length) follows this format;

• 10 minute Quick Check-in
• 20-30 minutes of instruction/discussion on a crucial element of novel writing
• 60-80 minutes writing new scenes inspired by evocative prompts
• 20-30 minutes each participant is invited to share one of the new scenes and enjoy strength-based feedback from the instructor and fellow writers

Although generating new writing (and sharing/receiving feedback from fellow participants) are the primary activities of the workshops, much of the writing required to achieve the biweekly targets will need to be completed at home.

Participants are welcome to use their preferred writing method in class. Pen and paper or laptops are welcomed, however since we will be working together in ZOOM rooms it is important to have a stable internet signal and good audio and video available on your computer or tablet if you intend to read from material typed on the same device that the zoom room is located.

A NOTE ON USING SMALL SCREENS OR CELLPHONES: Using cellphones will require considerable patience on the part of participants and is not recommended due to the limitations of the Zoom room app.

A Novel Approach to FICTION First Draft 2024-2025:
(facilitated by James Dewar)

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS (biweekly)
3:15 – 5:45 pm. EST

(First workshop September 18th, 2022)

HERE ARE THE 20 FICTION WORKSHOP DATES:

[Every other Wednesday 3:15 – 5:45 pm. EST]
[20 workshops starting September 18th, except THURSDAY, JAN 2nd.)

ANA WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS 3:15 – 5:45
SEPT 18
OCT 2, 16, 30
NOV 13, 27
DEC 11
(THURSDAY) JAN 2 (note: this is the only workshop on Thursday)
JAN 15, 29
FEB 12, 26
MAR 12, 26
APR 9, 23
MAY 14, 28
JUNE 11, 25