Education

At Write or Die, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes writers from all backgrounds and communities. We believe that everyone has a story to tell, and we're dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space where writers can share their unique perspectives and experiences.

Workshops
One-on-One Mentorships
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Structuring and Selling Your Novel: One Day Workshop

By Anna Dorn
September 19 • 6:00 PM (EST) - 9:00 PM (EST)
US$ 75
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MFA Application Coaching Cohort 2024

By Danielle Lazarin
September 21 - November 30 • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (EST)
US$ 550
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Small but Mighty: Creating and Submitting a Poetry Chapbook

By Adrie Rose
September 21 - October 12 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EST)
US$ 250
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Writing the Impossible: One-Day Experimental Fiction Workshop

By Daisuke Shen
September 23 • 11:00 AM (EST) - 2:00 PM (EST)
US$ 75
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Writing Your Way Through Parenthood

By Katie C Reilly
September 25 - October 2 • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (EST)
US$ 150
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From Frights to Film: A Horror Screenwriting Intensive

By Alex Gonzalez
September 27 - October 18 • 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (EST)
US$ 275
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Ticket to Ride: Building and Exploring Strange Worlds in Fiction

By Marissa Gallerani
September 30 - October 1 • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EST)
US$ 100
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Why "BARBIE" is a Brainiac: The Power of Embodiment in Screenwriting

By Lauren Veloski
September 30 • 1:00 PM (EST) - 2:00 PM (EST)
Free
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Chasing the Chantable: 3-hour Intensive on Sonic Impact in Syntax

By Ben Jahn
September 30 • 3:00 PM (EST) - 6:00 PM (EST)
US$ 75
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How to Write a McSweeney’s-Style Piece

By Caitlin Kunkel
October 2 - October 23 • 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (EST)
US$ 300
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Finding Your Voice

By Maxim Loskutoff
October 3 - November 7 • 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (EST)
US$ 499
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Gays & Ghouls: A Generative Queer Horror Workshop

By Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya
October 7 • 1:00 PM (EST) - 4:00 PM (EST)
US$ 75
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Reading and Inspiration: Queer Books, a Journey Across the World

By Katya Kazbek
October 10 - November 21 • 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM (EST)
US$ 195
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Diggin' in the Crates: Writing with Archive & Memory

By Aimee Suzara
October 13 - November 17 • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST)
US$ 495
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How to Build a “Platform” for Writers Who Shudder at the Thought

By Courtney Kocak
October 14 • 1:00 PM (EST) - 3:30 PM (EST)
US$ 65
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Short and Sweet: A Comprehensive Guide to Writing Flash Fiction and Nonfiction

By Andrea A. Firth
October 14 • 1:00 PM (EST) - 3:00 PM (EST)
US$ 65
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Working the Wound Weekend Screenwriting Intensive

By Jenny Kleiman
October 14 - October 15 • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (EST)
US$ 100
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Get Ready to Write Your Novel

By Stephanie Feldman
October 15 • 11:00 AM (EST) - 2:00 PM (EST)
US$ 75
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The Art of the Query

By Emma Brodie
October 16 • 6:00 PM (EST) - 9:00 PM (EST)
US$ 75
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Hooking Readers with the First Line

By Maxim Loskutoff
October 22 • 2:00 PM (EST) - 6:00 PM (EST)
US$ 90
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Crafting Conversations: Elevating Your Fiction Through Dialogue

By Joanna Cantor
October 24 • 6:00 PM (EST) - 9:00 PM (EST)
US$ 75
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In a Flash: A Workshop for Crafting Short Fiction and Nonfiction

By Andrea A. Firth
October 26 - November 16 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EST)
US$ 280
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Exploring Sexuality & Motherhood in Writing

By Amanda Montei
October 29 • 1:00 PM (EST) - 4:00 PM (EST)
US$ 75
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Your Teenage Self Was a F***Ing Star

By Lauren Veloski
November 5 - December 3 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)
US$ 275
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Utilizing Social Media as a Memory Making Tool

By Jessica L. Pavia
November 11 • 11:00 AM (EST) - 1:00 PM (EST)
US$ 75
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The Magic and Mining Of Metaphor

By Kelly Grace Thomas
November 11 • 1:00 PM (EST) - 4:00 PM (EST)
US$ 75
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Write Without Restraint: Defeating Writer's Block, Distraction, and Procrastination

By Brandon Rumaker
November 14 • 6:30 PM (EST) - 9:30 PM (EST)
US$ 75
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Let's Make a Zine (again): A Collaborative Poetry Workshop

By Lilith Noah
November 18 • 10:00 AM (EST) - 1:00 PM (EST)
US$ 50
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Mastering Sensory Detail and Description in Fiction: A Craft Seminar

By Aatif Rashid
November 19 • 3:00 PM (EST) - 6:00 PM (EST)
US$ 75
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The World of Lit Mags and How to Get Published

By Andrea A. Firth
December 7 • 7:00 PM (EST) - 9:00 PM (EST)
US$ 75
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