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      • The Novelist’s Toolkit: Six Lessons on Craft, Structure, and Tenacity with Rebecca Makkai

        $250.00 · November 14

        Novelist Rebecca Makkai presents six online lectures on aspects of the novel, addressing the writer's work plan, novel structure and outlining, backstage decisions, pacing, character, and editing.

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      • Memoir Foundations with Suzanne Scanlon

        $330.00 · January 16

        This class is open to writers of all levels. Whether you have a story you want to tell but don’t know where to start, or a book in progress, this class will get you writing, rewriting, and finding (new) ways in.

        Add to cart
      • Short Story Intensive with Steve Trumpeter

        $550.00 · January 25

        In this eight-week class, we’ll undergo an in-depth study of some of the masters of the practice and see how we can apply that to our own work.

        Add to cart

      SINGLE SESSION

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        Becoming Your Own Best Reader with Hajrije Kolimja

        $65.00 · February 5

        In this class, we’ll be going over ways of studying and revising short and long fiction, specifically using frameworks of care and conflict to write a revision plan and letter for ourselves and the stories that compel us.

        Add to cart
      • Writing Sex with Sarah Terez Rosenblum

        $65.00 · February 13

        Pssst—your characters have sex. In this one-night workshop on writing sex, you will get tips for creating well-paced sex scenes; making efficient language choices; and techniques for shedding writing inhibitions.

        Add to cart
      • Manuscript CPR: Reviving Dead Work with Kat Falls

        $65.00 · March 5

        In this interactive session, we’ll go over how to see your manuscript with fresh eyes, get to the heart of what’s not working, and come up with strategies to fix it. This workshop is for anyone struggling with a messy draft or looking to revive an abandoned project.

        Add to cart

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      • PJ Seminar: In the Beginning – A Master Class on Opening Scenes with Jamie Ford

        $70.00 · December 4

        In this fiction PJ Seminar, we’ll look at the intimidating statistical realities of the publishing world, then we’ll focus on ways to improve our openings scenes to tilt the odds in our favor.

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      • PJ Seminar: Telling the Difference and Telling it Well: A Master Class on Story, Plot, Structure with Jimin Han

        $70.00 · February 6

        Story, plot, and structure are three interrelated elements of fiction and nonfiction. Are you making the best choices with them in your writing?

        Add to cart
      • PJ Seminar: A Master Class on Writing Suspense with Patricia Dunn

        $70.00 · March 4

        Suspense isn’t just for thriller and mystery writers. In any genre, in all stories, suspense is key to engaging our readers and forcing their hands to turn those pages.

        Add to cart

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    • MULTI-WEEK

      • The Novelist’s Toolkit: Six Lessons on Craft, Structure, and Tenacity with Rebecca Makkai

        $250.00 · November 14

        Novelist Rebecca Makkai presents six online lectures on aspects of the novel, addressing the writer's work plan, novel structure and outlining, backstage decisions, pacing, character, and editing.

        Add to cart
      • Memoir Foundations with Suzanne Scanlon

        $330.00 · January 16

        This class is open to writers of all levels. Whether you have a story you want to tell but don’t know where to start, or a book in progress, this class will get you writing, rewriting, and finding (new) ways in.

        Add to cart
      • Short Story Intensive with Steve Trumpeter

        $550.00 · January 25

        In this eight-week class, we’ll undergo an in-depth study of some of the masters of the practice and see how we can apply that to our own work.

        Add to cart

      SINGLE SESSION

      • self care for writers

        Becoming Your Own Best Reader with Hajrije Kolimja

        $65.00 · February 5

        In this class, we’ll be going over ways of studying and revising short and long fiction, specifically using frameworks of care and conflict to write a revision plan and letter for ourselves and the stories that compel us.

        Add to cart
      • Writing Sex with Sarah Terez Rosenblum

        $65.00 · February 13

        Pssst—your characters have sex. In this one-night workshop on writing sex, you will get tips for creating well-paced sex scenes; making efficient language choices; and techniques for shedding writing inhibitions.

        Add to cart
      • Manuscript CPR: Reviving Dead Work with Kat Falls

        $65.00 · March 5

        In this interactive session, we’ll go over how to see your manuscript with fresh eyes, get to the heart of what’s not working, and come up with strategies to fix it. This workshop is for anyone struggling with a messy draft or looking to revive an abandoned project.

        Add to cart

      MASTER CLASSES

      • PJ Seminar: In the Beginning – A Master Class on Opening Scenes with Jamie Ford

        $70.00 · December 4

        In this fiction PJ Seminar, we’ll look at the intimidating statistical realities of the publishing world, then we’ll focus on ways to improve our openings scenes to tilt the odds in our favor.

        Add to cart
      • PJ Seminar: Telling the Difference and Telling it Well: A Master Class on Story, Plot, Structure with Jimin Han

        $70.00 · February 6

        Story, plot, and structure are three interrelated elements of fiction and nonfiction. Are you making the best choices with them in your writing?

        Add to cart
      • PJ Seminar: A Master Class on Writing Suspense with Patricia Dunn

        $70.00 · March 4

        Suspense isn’t just for thriller and mystery writers. In any genre, in all stories, suspense is key to engaging our readers and forcing their hands to turn those pages.

        Add to cart

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    • Single Session
    • Master Classes
  • Programs
    • Youth Programs
    • Youth Summer Camps
    • In-A-Year Book Programs
    • Author Spotlight Series
    • Retreats
    • StoryBoard
    • Manuscript Consultations
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    • Staff + Board
    • Code of Conduct
    • Stories Matter Foundation Statements on Social Justice
    • Get Involved
    • FAQs
    • Gift Cards
    • Registration & Refunds
    • Contact Us
  • 20th Anniversary
    • 20 Stories
  • Events
    • Pub Crawl
    • CHIRBy Awards
    • StoryBall Fundraiser
    • Writers Festival
    • Stories Matter Foundation Masters Award
  • Chicago Stories Project
    • Scholarships & Partnerships
  • Community
    • Open House at StoryStudio
    • Write-Ins with StoryStudio
    • AWP Conference
    • The Geek-Out Book Club
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    • StoryStudio Readings
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  • PJ Seminar: In the Beginning – A Master Class on Opening Scenes with Jamie Ford

    $70.00 · December 4

    In this fiction PJ Seminar, we’ll look at the intimidating statistical realities of the publishing world, then we’ll focus on ways to improve our openings scenes to tilt the odds in our favor.

    Add to cart

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