Discovery Through Journaling
(5-week workshop)
Journaling is where your creative work begins. The ideas, the thoughts, the dreams and the emotions that swim inside of you find peace on the blank page and open up room for your creative expression. In this course we will introduce you to ways in which you can delve into your own self - ways in which you can release creative energy and make room for creative expression while learning to deal with emotions and issues that hold you back.

E-Books - breaking into publishing
(4-week workshop)
Ready to join the virtual revolution? Discover the secrets to writing and publishing your own profitable e-book in less than a month. Learn how to take advantage of what you know, how to avoid the #1 mistake authors make, and the secrets to creating an e-book that sells on "autopilot" 24 hours a day.

From Leaves to Forests
(4-week workshop)
Internationally published Victoria Grossack gives you insight into your writing, by teaching you how to focus on the different levels of structure that impact your fiction - from the words that make up your sentences and paragraphs, to the scenes and chapters and even the structure of your book.

Gothics The Hot New Genre Publishers (and Readers) Can’t Get Enough Of
(4-week workshop)
Gothics and Gothic elements are hot right now. Publishers have created special lines for them, and these books are flying off the shelves. But what exactly are Gothics? What are Gothic elements? And what publishers are we talking about here? In this interactive course taught by multi-published Gothic writer Ayn Hunt learn how to write Gothics, what Gothic elements are, how to use them in other genres to make your book stand out, and which publishers are seeking them now.

How to Quit Your Day Job: Making a Living as a Full-time Freelance Writer (4-week workshop)
Not only can you make money writing, but with the right tools, you can earn enough to make a full-time living at it. Learn to develop, research, and write pieces suitable for publication in a number of venues. This course is not only full of tips and strategies, but also of checklists, tables, and handouts you will be able to use long after the course is over. This is an intense, hands-on program, so you should be prepared to work hard. By the end of the course, you will have at least two pieces (and their respective query letters) ready to be submitted.

Passionate Poets at Work
(4-week workshop)
Do you love to write poetry? Have you filled up notebooks with your words but aren’t sure how to shape them into great poems? In this course, you will find a supportive place to experiment in the four major elements of writing a memorable poem.

Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 1
Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 2
Each is a 4-week workshop
From concept to contract, the best proposals not only sell your book, they also help shape your work. Whether your book is still in the idea stage or you’ve written your first draft, this two-part course will help you clearly communicate why your baby deserves to be a book.

Visual Art and Creative Writing
(5-week workshop)
Please join us as we explore the world of visual art: a reliable source of infinite inspiration for writers. During this five-week workshop, students will complete several exercises that utilize the rich and bottomless muse of visual art to inspire creative writing, along with corresponding assignments in the areas of poetry, fiction, and memoir. Although many of you may be accustomed to writing in one distinct genre, you can leave any trepidation behind and jump in with both feet, as the assignments are not only fun but also beneficial to the creative process in general, providing new angles from which to approach your work. So, if you're a new writer who could use some creative exercises to help get you started, a poet who writes an occasional essay, a novelist looking to rejuvenate your muse -- or anyone in between -- this workshop is for you!

Writing & Marketing Personal Experiences
(4-week workshop)
Whether you have a story worthy of  a "Drama in Real Life" or a humorous look at cleaning the hall closet, your average and not-so-average experiences can find homes in print.

Writing for Children
(4-week workshop)
Writing for Children isn't a childish endeavor. It takes knowledge of children and their hopes and dreams and fears, preparation, skill, and an understanding of the modern market. Writer's for children have a desire to challenge, encourage, inspire, entertain, teach (without it being too obvious) and educate their young readers. Whether writing for children's magazines or books, for those who are read to or those who read to themselves, there is a great deal of hard work and excitement in this market.

Writing for Magazines
(4-week workshop)
Want to break into the print magazine and e-zine markets? Then you need to understand magazines, including the different types of articles they accept, how to study them for ideas, and how to put together a winning query letter.

Writing Historical Fiction
(4-week workshop)
Ever wonder what it takes to write good historical fiction? In this course we’ll cover how to make the past come to life without losing the reader.

Writing the Short Story
(4-week workshop)
Developed for both beginner and experienced writers alike, the course will help you discover how to bring a story to life, from the development of a plot to creating believable tension that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. At the end of the course, you will have a complete short story ready to be submitted, plus all the tools to help you sell it.

With Coffeehouse for Writers Online Workshops, all you need to improve your writing is an email address, a little time to do your homework, and a lot of enthusiasm.  Read our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more, or check out some testimonials from our workshop students.

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