Fiction Writing Workshops

Upcoming Workshops
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January 2026

Create Mock Book Covers & Images for Your Online Presence

Ready to captivate readers before they even turn a page? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to design eye-catching visuals that elevate your brand as a fiction writer. Discover how to create professional, genre-aligned mock book covers and engaging images for social media that draw readers in and build anticipation for your stories.

Registration is CLOSED.

Coming July 2026

Fractured Fairy Tales

Ready to turn classic fairy tales on their heads? In Fractured Fairy Tales, you’ll learn to take beloved stories and transform them into fresh, surprising narratives that captivate and resonate with modern readers. From changing settings and adding plot twists to exploring new points of view, each lesson will guide you in reimagining fairy tales that are uniquely your own.

Registration is CLOSED.

Coming September 2026

Video for the Fiction Writer's Journey

This workshop is a hands-on workshop designed to help fiction writers harness the power of video to build their author brand, connect with readers, and bring their stories to life. With the rise of social media, book trailers, and AI-powered tools, video has become one of the most effective ways for authors to showcase their creativity and reach a wider audience.

Registration is CLOSED.

Fiction writing workshops for aspiring and published writers

Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, explore new interests, or embark on a journey to better your writing craft, my platform has something for everyone.

I'm working to provide more workshop content as PDFs which you can use to study at your own pace. Currently, there is no instructor feedback for these PDFs so I'm offering the workshop content at a reduced price.

story outline
Plot
 Story Blueprinting
Learn plot structure
Develop compelling characters
fiction setting

Tool

Exploring the World of Your Story
Craft imaginative worlds
Design cultures and landscapes
fiction dialogue
Dialogue
Dialogue for Fiction Writers
Develop character voices
Learn dialogue mechanics

Technology

AI for Writers 101

Learn AI basics and terms

Ethical and legal concerns

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Genre

 Writing Dark Fantasy

History and tropes of Dark Fantasy

Building a dark fantasy world

Tools

Tarot for Writers

How to brainstorm using Tarot

Character development with Tarot

Common questions for
scheduled workshops

Will the lessons include practical exercises?

Yes, almost all of the lessons include at least one exercise. For a few workshops, discussion questions might take the place of exercises.

If no exercises are included in a workshop it will be noted in the description.

Will feedback be provided?

Yes, constructive feedback will be provided during the workshop to help strengthen your stories. Feel free to ask questions and actively participate to get the most out of the workshop.

What's the time commitment?

Reading the lessons and completing the exercises might take two to four hours per week. There are eight lessons (for the four-week workshops) and each lesson has at least one exercise to be completed. Most lessons have two to four exercises.

How long will the workshop last?

Most of the workshops will be four weeks long unless otherwise noted. 

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