Classes
Step-by-step instruction for emerging & established writers
In Personal Essay Platform Builder, writers work on building their author platforms by writing a publishable essay, growing a subscriber list, and creating an online portfolio (with or without an author website) as they begin to share content that feels authentic and not cringy. Live classes start July 10th.
Exclusive BONUS for July 2025 section: Access to self-paced course How to Write a Modern Love Essay and an instructor review of an essay up to 2000 words.
Taylor Swift’s ability to make listeners connect with her feelings is both wildly remarkable and rooted in learnable, concrete skills. In Taylor Swift Writing Lessons, you will learn how 6 specific “Taylorisms” can help you write stories so readers can feel your feelings and connect with your lived experience. Unlock immediate access to this on-demand class with lessons, prompts, and playlists!
Come for the prompts, stay for the playlists!
Are you a first-time memoirist wondering how to query literary agents? In this one-hour class, I share the ins and outs of the looking for and landing an agent. Downloadable template for query letters included with registration! The live class has passed, but the recording is available for purchase.
Available on-demand, How to Write a Modern Love Essay teaches everything you need to know about how to write a New York Times Modern Love essay. In this multi-lesson class, I walk you through the process of creating a Modern Love-style essay from idea generating through structuring, revising, polishing, and submitting.
Have you been wanting to write the first chapter of your memoir but can’t quite get started? Do you have a first chapter but worry that it’s not captivating enough? Write (or rewrite!) your memoir’s first chapter with me in this four-week class that provides instruction, accountability, and support. Optional: Sign up for feedback on your opening chapter or first fifty pages at a special discounted rate.
Next section: November 2025
Write your memoir’s book proposal with instruction, accountability and support. Includes access to sample proposals and option to sign up for instructor feedback on each part of your proposal’s business pages. Next section: Fall 2025