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Writing Chicago with Jeffrey Wolf
$65.00 · November 16What does it look like to write about Chicago? How do we capture not only an authentic sense of place, but the indelible quality that makes a place jump off the page and become a character in its own right?
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Write a Hallmark Holiday Movie (Really!) with Zac Hug
$65.00 · December 1We’ll explore how to shape romance for the screen, and how to create holiday joy in the form of a movie—the kind that rivals an audience's fondest childhood memories.
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A Master Class: Nonfiction and The Perfect Paradox of Pacing with Rachel Louise Snyder
$75.00 · December 2Through discussion and scene-length readings, participants will explore craft decisions that determine how to address time and pacing in memoir.
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2026 CHIRBys Donation
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2026 CHIRBy Ticket
$0.00Tickets are free but a donation of $10 is suggested. All donations from the evening will go to support the Chicago Review of Books. You can donate by visiting our 2026 CHIRBys Donation page!
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A Master Class on Supernatural Strategies for Making a Book with Michelle Tea
$75.00 · December 7In this in-person generative workshop, we will engage in a variety of mystical strategies in our writing and writing practice, from meditation to chosen ancestors to tarot, and more.
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Using Multiple Points of View in Your Fiction with Amelia Brunskill
$65.00 · December 9Including multiple points of view can open up storytelling possibilities for your fiction. The class will include some short writing exercises, and we'll discuss downsides to moving away from a single narrator, and some common pitfalls when using multiple points of view.
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Family Stories Write-In with Annette Gendler
$65.00 · December 15This write-in gives you the dedicated time, space, and company to write the family story you've got in your back pocket. You’ll come away with a draft, feedback, and ideas for next steps. All you need is a family member or event in mind that you want to write about.
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