Stonecoast Alumni Enrichment Classes
From the Stonecoast community: alumni-led classes open to all writers
27 days to the eventTue, Feb 10ZoomThis talk explores three useful approaches to worldbuilding—bottom-up, top-down, and goal-oriented—and how each can help you build a setting with the right depth, tone, and focus. We’ll look at how these methods support different kinds of stories and how mixing them can open up new possibilities.
55 days to the eventTue, Mar 10ZoomYou’ll dive into your personal story archive through body-focused prompts that extend beyond our session. Learn new ways to access memory by collaborating with your eyes, belly, hips, feet, and more, and discover how the body can transform forgotten moments into vivid, visceral scenes.
90 days to the eventTue, Apr 14ZoomWant to level up your storytelling repertoire? Take your dialogue skills a step further? Or maybe you're just missing that oh-so-elusive core of your writing practice: fun! (There's a reason the form is called "play," after all.)
Tue, Dec 09ZoomA conversation with Elisabeth Tova Bailey about the real lives of writers: the rituals, the resistance, the joy, and the strange little habits we rely on. We will explore what helps us face the page and what pulls us away, with small moments set aside for micro notes.
Tue, Nov 11ZoomWe will tackle the question plaguing every author upon finishing a piece: what next? From revision to research and beyond, we will chart the road to publication, considering cover letters, pitches, pay rates, synopses, and the daunting task of finding the perfect home for your work.
Tue, Oct 14ZoomThe Completely Serious Art of Writing Funny People. Do you feel doomed to solemnity? Do you wish your characters would crack a smile, or at least a one-liner? Then join me for an evening dedicated to proving that humor, like any other writing skill, can be learned.
Tue, Sep 09ZoomFlash fiction can hold a whole world in a very small space. In this seminar, we will explore the wide range of what flash can be, look at what editors are hoping to find, study a few potent examples, and generate new work of our own. A practical and creative look at a form that rewards bold choices
Tue, Aug 12ZoomTropes are not shortcuts. They are tools. In this seminar, we will explore how to work with tropes deliberately and creatively, using them to fuel originality, deepen world-building, and expand thematic range. Expect clear guidance, short readings, and practical strategies.
Interested in Teaching?
This exciting initiative is designed to connect Stonecoast alumni and students through engaging, craft-focused learning experiences. By sharing your expertise and unique perspective, you’ll help foster growth, inspiration, and a deeper sense of community within the Stonecoast network.
Please take a few moments to fill out this form to express your interest, highlight your areas of expertise, and let us know how you’d like to contribute to the series. Your insights and experience are invaluable, and we’re eager to collaborate with you to create impactful seminars that resonate with participants.
Once we’ve reviewed your submission, we’ll follow up with additional details about the program, next steps, and how we can work together to bring these enriching sessions to life.