Tell Your Story

Learn how to write your story through reading, writing, and workshop.

Join us as we delve into short stories to illustrate ways to jump into the writing process. Through reading, writing prompts, and workshop, you’ll start to craft your own personal story, whether that be fiction or creative non-fiction.

The short stories we will discuss in November (they will be emailed to you after sign-up):

• Ghosts & Empties, by Lauren Groff

• White Night, by Anne Beattie

• Hellion, by Julia Elliott

• A Love Story, by Samantha Hunt

Classes will cover the foundations of writing: Story-Arc, Setting and World Building, Character Development and Perspective, Dialogue and Finding Voice. Each class will engage with writing prompts, short story analysis, and workshopping of participants manuscripts.

Dates: November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th 10am - Noon - In Person

Online Class available 4 pm - 6pm (Recorded if you need to watch later)

Location: Riverland Terrace - Address emailed after purchase

Expectations for the class:

- Read the short stories before class and be ready to discuss.

-Bring something to write on or an iPad.

-No writing experience needed, just an open heart and mind.

Cost: $500 | Class size limited to ten women.

Please comment in the notes when signing up which time slot you will be attending.

Questions, email Kate@miseenplacepr.com

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Kate Connor started her professional writing career as the first editor-in-chief of the culinary publication, The Local Palate. She recently launched her boutique cookbook publishing company, Mise En Place Publishing, which publishes the female literary journal, REVISIONIST as well as multiple cookbooks. She earned her MFA in creative writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts in 2024, combining her two loves—cooking and storytelling.  Her debut novel, IN LIGHT OF EVERYTHING, comes out March 2027.