Improve your writing

I love helping writers improve their craft, and see their projects through to publication — there is a way forward.

Upcoming!

Many writing instructors focus on supporting your emotional experience as a writer. Their feedback will celebrate your personal bravery and resilience—there are likely to be quite a few tears shed in their classes, as well as supportive messages to writers.

While this popular style of teaching and coaching works for many, this isn’t what I do.

I’m trying to help you write the best version of your writing possible, and help you see it through to publication. 

This includes brainstorming, writing process, and editing for the audience that works best for your material and style. I want to help you share your work with a broader audience. I’m friendly, supportive, and encouraging, but my goal is your success, as you move from idea to publication and beyond.

 

My own Classes

Every summer I offer a Finishing Your Book class. Also, I often have a Personal Essay Master Class—two versions of that one: a self-guided, and a group class—as well as a self-guided Modern Love Class. Also, every fall I teach one or more advanced yearlong classes.

low-res MFA at Lake Tahoe

If you’re ready to take your writing to the next level, consider getting an MFA from the low-residency master of fine arts (MFA) program at UNRT (University of Nevada at Reno, Lake Tahoe). Study from home with mentorships from celebrated faculty, and then convene for twice-yearly residencies at our beautiful campus on Lake Tahoe. For more information, click HERE.

Other Partners

I’m proud to be teaching classes through a variety of partnerships with literary organizations.

I’ve long taught various classes, including a yearlong in fiction, through Hugo House, and will continue to do so.

I’ll also now be offering classes through the Shipman Agency, and classes and webinars through Craft Talks.