Register for the full fall semester of Novel Craft Classes and save $10! Your registration includes all four interactive, 90-minute online classes covering point of view, flash fiction, scene-level writing, and organizing your writing life.

Please note: If a class has already passed, you will receive the recording and slide deck, full of contemporary examples, exercises, and resources.

Explore the many point of view options available to novelists and learn how each one shapes the way readers experience a story. We’ll look at examples and practice techniques for choosing and writing the point of view that best serves your story.

Tuesday, September 22 | 6:30–8 p.m. ET

Most novelists think of flash fiction as a separate genre, but it can also be a powerful tool for strengthening your novel. You’ll learn how writing very short stories can help you tighten your prose, deepen your characters, sustain momentum during a long project, and even build publishing credits along the way.

Monday, October 19 | 6:30–8 p.m. ET

A scene is the smallest unit of a novel, but each one needs to move your story forward and keep readers turning the page. You’ll learn the essential elements of a strong scene through examples, writing exercises, and time to practice what you’ve learned.

Wednesday, November 18 | 6:30–8 p.m. ET

Writing a novel is a big project, and staying organized can help you make consistent progress without letting your writing get lost in the demands of everyday life. I’ll share how I organize both my writing time and my Google Drive so I can keep track of my work and make writing a regular part of my life.

Monday, December 14 | 6:30–8 p.m. ET