In-Person Workshops
Writing Workshops
Would you like to hold a private creative writing workshop for your club, school, or friends? Contact me to get started!
Hosting a short workshop or a day-long writing retreat is a great way to stay motivated and inspired.
Plus, writing with others is fun!
Online Classes
Intro to Fiction
Writing Effective Scenes
Writing Effective Scenes
Through weekly lessons and writing exercises, you will learn how to move from thinking about writing, to actually writing! Lessons build upon each other and will give you the tools necessary to write with confidence. You’ll receive feedback on your assignments from the instructor and classmates. This personalized approach will give you
Through weekly lessons and writing exercises, you will learn how to move from thinking about writing, to actually writing! Lessons build upon each other and will give you the tools necessary to write with confidence. You’ll receive feedback on your assignments from the instructor and classmates. This personalized approach will give you the guidance and support you need to boost your writing practice.
Writing Effective Scenes
Writing Effective Scenes
Writing Effective Scenes
Scenes are the building blocks of fiction. This 4-hour, one day class will walk you through what it takes to write effective scenes that will keep your reader engaged. Learn the essential elements of writing a scene and also when to switch to summary. We will review scenes from published works and learn how to revise scenes from our own work.
Fiction Intensive
Writing Effective Scenes
Fiction Intensive
Get detailed and supportive feedback in this 4-day course. Each 3 hour session includes a mini lesson on craft, followed by workshopping of our stories. Students are required to read and offer feedback on everyone's pages on the assigned day. Desiree also provides written and detailed feedback.
This course is perfect for writers needed mo
Get detailed and supportive feedback in this 4-day course. Each 3 hour session includes a mini lesson on craft, followed by workshopping of our stories. Students are required to read and offer feedback on everyone's pages on the assigned day. Desiree also provides written and detailed feedback.
This course is perfect for writers needed more support and guidance with their stories. Each wrier will leave with detailed notes and a deeper knowledge of story telling.
This class meets at a specific day and time, Monday - Thursday.
Limited to 8 students.