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Spotlight on the Middle of Your Novel Writing Retreat in June

Posted on January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 by nova

Did you know that the Highlights Foundation is now called Boyds Mills—same magical place, new name? This June, Emily X.R. Pan and I are hosting Spotlight on the Middle of Your Novel: A Generative Retreat there. Sign up now!

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Speculative Novel Workshop with Stanford Continuing Studies

Posted on August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 by nova

I’m delighted to announce that I’m teaching a new class with Stanford Continuing Studies this fall. It’s called Speculative Novel Workshop: The Unreal, the Surreal, the Fantastic, and registration opens Sept. 18!

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Creating Compelling Characters Webinar with the Writing Barn

Posted on July 24, 2025January 18, 2026 by nova

Want to dig deep into character? I’m offering a webinar that features my own personal tips, tricks, and creative exercises to develop the young characters in novels.

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Online YA Novel Class with Fine Arts Work Center

Posted on August 1, 2024August 13, 2024 by nova

I’m bringing back my Crafting the Young Adult Novel class with 24PearlStreet, which is Fine Arts Work Center’s online home for writers. This 4-week course is enrolling right now, and discounts and scholarships are available!

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Character Craft in YA Fiction Seminar with Tin House

Posted on March 14, 2024March 27, 2024 by nova

Working on a YA novel? I have a new online seminar this spring with Tin House and we are now accepting applications! Apply now! Admissions are rolling. The scholarship deadline has been extended to April 12!

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