Have you always wanted to try fiction writing but haven’t put pen to paper yet? Or maybe you’ve put down your pen for a while and need a creative spark to pick it back up. This low-pressure, generative class is the perfect space to experiment and ignite your imagination. Kindle your creativity with fun prompts—like music, sounds, and images—to get your ideas flowing. If you’d like, you can share your work in a supportive environment and receive encouraging feedback. Each week, you’ll walk away with a new piece of writing—maybe even one you’ll want to build on.

You have writing you’re proud of—now how do you share it with readers? Learn the essentials of getting your work published in magazines and journals, including how to find publications that are looking for new work, understand submission guidelines, format your manuscript, and navigate the publishing process. You’ll also create a cover letter bio, explore tools like Submittable, and discuss how to approach rejections. Leave with the knowledge and materials you need to start sending your work out into the world. For writers submitting short stories, essays, poetry, creative nonfiction, and other genres that do not require a query or pitch letter.