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celebrating Black women writers

The Black Speculative Short Story: An Exploration of Narrative World Building | 4-week Writing Workshop
The Black Speculative Short Story: An Exploration of Narrative World Building will explore how Black women create new worlds through their narrative of distant futures and familiar presents that address troubled pasts. This course will examine how Black women create new conversations about societal norms and structures through the craft of the short story.
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Sandra Jacobo Wednesdays, May 17-June 7
7pm-9pm ET
4pm-6pm PT
6pm-8pm CT
4 class sessions
Writing Character: How to Write Intergenerational Dialogue | 3-week Writing Workshop
Writing Character: How to Write Intergenerational Dialogue | 3-week Writing Workshop
Writing Character: How to Write Intergenerational Dialogue | 3-week Writing Workshop $169.00

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Lyndsey Ellis Saturdays, June 3-17
11am-1pm ET
8am-10am PT
10am-12pm CT
3 class sessions
Femmes, Studs, & None of the Above: Crafting Nuanced Black Queer TV Characters | 4-week Fiction Seminar
Dive into character studies of unsung icons like Tasha Williams from THE L WORD; Tess Pearson from THIS IS US; Nova Bordelon from QUEEN SUGAR; etc.; complete fun character exercises; & craft original characters that defy tropes & drip with nuance.
Femmes, Studs, & None of the Above: Crafting Nuanced Black Queer TV Characters | 4-week Fiction Seminar
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NOVA CYPRESS BLACK Saturdays, June 3-24
12pm-2pm ET
9am-11am PT
11am-1pm CT
4 class sessions
The Short Story Checklist for Black Women Writers | 3-Week Online Writing Seminar
The Short Story Checklist will help you determine whether what your short story intends to convey is actually apparent. We will read, discuss, create, and have a better understanding of the elements that make up a short story.
The Short Story Checklist for Black Women Writers | 3-Week Online Writing Seminar
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Jina DuVernay Tuesdays, June 6-20
7pm-9pm ET
4pm-6pm PT
6pm-8pm CT
3 class sessions
Your Story, Your Way | 4-Week Online Writing Workshop
Discover the hows and whys of writing great stories that have impact and resonance through personal experience and the inspiring insights of other artists, writers, poets, and painters.
Your Story, Your Way | 4-Week Online Writing Workshop
Your Story, Your Way | 4-Week Online Writing Workshop $199.00

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Sierrah Chavis Thursdays, June 22–July 13
7pm-9pm ET
4pm-6pm PT
6pm-8pm CT
4 class sessions
Make the Red Pen Your Best Friend: How to Edit Your Short Story | 4-week Writing Seminar
For most writers, the editing process is something between a mystery and a frustrating obligation. How to Edit Your Short Story will demystify the four stages of editing—developmental, line, and copy editing, and proofreading. Learn how to approach your writing with an editor’s eye and use that perspective as an asset.
Make the Red Pen Your Best Friend: How to Edit Your Short Story | 4-week Writing Seminar
Make the Red Pen Your Best Friend: How to Edit Your Short Story | 4-week Writing Seminar $209.00

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Denise Leora Madre Saturdays, Sept. 23-Oct. 14
10am-12pm ET
7am-9am PT
9am-11am CT
4 class sessions
Honoring Your Writing Process: A How-to for Black women writers | 4-Week Online Writing Workshop
Honoring Your Writing Process is designed for the new and emerging writer who is still discovering the craft and their process, as well as the more seasoned writer who occasionally struggles to understand and get the most out of her/his unique writing way.
Honoring Your Writing Process: A How-to for Black women writers | 4-Week Online Writing Workshop
Honoring Your Writing Process: A How-to for Black women writers | 4-Week Online Writing Workshop $199.00

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La Rhonda Crosby-Johnson Thursdays, Oct. 5-26
7pm-8:30pm ET
4pm-5:30pm PT
6pm-7:30pm CT
4 class sessions
Developmental Editing for your Novel | 1:1 Personal Story Coaching
Have you finished the first draft of your novel and are ready to begin the next step in the publishing process? Are you ready to receive impartial feedback and partner with a coach to understand where your story is working and where a bit of tweaking might be helpful?
Developmental Editing for your Novel | 1:1 Personal Story Coaching
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First Chapter Critique: One-on-One Story Coaching & Developmental Editing Session
Have you written the first chapter of your novel and are ready for feedback? During your First Chapter Critique session, we'll discuss your opening chapter and I'll provide feedback on viable next steps to take your story to the next level. Developmental editing for Black writers
First Chapter Critique: One-on-One Story Coaching & Developmental Editing Session
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Short Story Critique: One-on-One Story Coaching & Developmental Editing Session
Have you written the first draft of your short story and are ready for feedback? During your Short Story Critique session, we'll discuss your story and I'll provide feedback on viable next steps to take your story to the next level. Developmental editing for Black writers.
Short Story Critique: One-on-One Story Coaching & Developmental Editing Session
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