Live & Recorded Classes
Find community and grow your craft in our online workshops. We host both synchronous and asynchronous courses using Zoom and Canvas, an easily accessible, private online platform. Whether you’re a new writer or a well-published pro, you’ll find motivation, structure, constructive criticism, and a dedicated cohort.
Instructor: Andrea Caswell
Date: Sunday, October 27th, 2024, 2-4 pm ET on Zoom
Can’t make it on October 27th? No problem. A recording will be sent to all registrants.
Cost: $60 (Personalized Feedback option adds $50)
Open to: All fiction and nonfiction writers
This two-hour master class reframes revision as a dynamic collaboration between writer and text, rather than a combat sport. How can we embrace revision as a creative partnership that helps us transform our work into its next iteration? In what ways might we nurture both the work and ourselves during these transformational stages? Writers will leave the session with a set of actions they can take to begin or continue the process of revision on a short story, essay, or longer work. The first twenty students to register will have the opportunity to submit a piece (up to 800 words) to the instructor for personalized feedback for an extra fee of $50.
Learn more about Andrea Caswell here.
90-Minute Sessions, hosted by Cleaver, on Zoom.
- SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2024 from 2-3:30 pm ET
- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2024 from 2-3:30 pm ET
- SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2025 from 2-3:30 pm ET
- SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2025 from 2-3:30 pm ET
Cost: $5
Open to: All Writers
Are you struggling to find writing time? Showing up for your writing practice is the hardest part—life knocks you off track.
Cleaver Magazine to the rescue! You don’t have to go it alone. Join us for our monthly Ass in Chair Sessions, a once-a-month, 90-minute commitment to your writing practice. With the communal energy that comes from writing together, you will make progress towards your writing goals, one word, one paragraph, one page at a time—by getting your Ass in Chair time. We’ll offer an optional prompt at the beginning—who knows where it will take you?
Each session costs $5 (because you’re more likely to show up for yourself if you have some skin in the game), and happens on the second Sunday of every month. Make the commitment to yourself. Register here.
Instructor: Kathryn Kulpa
Fall Sessions:
- October 5-27, 2024 SOLD OUT
- November 2-22 SOLD OUT
Look for more sessions in the new year.
Class Limit: 6
Cost: $300
Kathryn Kulpa returns with all-new weekly prompts and deadlines, with supportive critiques. We will have optional weekly Zooms, times to be arranged to accommodate members of this small group. After the final week you may schedule an optional one-on-one manuscript consult with Kathryn (no extra charge.)
Learn more about Kathryn Kulpa here.
Instructor: Morgan LaRocca, Publicist, Milkweed Editions
Date: Sunday, November 24th, 2024, 2-4 pm ET on Zoom
Can’t make it on November 24th? No problem. A recording will be sent to all registrants.
Cost: $60
Open to: All writers, all genres
Learn more about Morgan Larocca here.
Instructor: Kathryn Kulpa
Date: December 8, 2024 8 am to 10 pm ET
Class Limit: 10
Cost: $150
Do you sometimes worry that your story isn’t “enough” because you don’t have any major drama? No body count, no explosions, no life-changing cataclysm, no shocking last-minute twist that will make everyone say “Wow!” But there is power in a quiet story, in a story that captures an ordinary moment and captures it well.
In part one of this one-day asynchronous workshop, we will read and discuss some examples of quiet stories. I will share one of my own and talk about my process and the choices I made to stay with one simple moment. I’ll share some writing prompts, and writers will be asked to complete them in a given time and post them on our shared site. In part two, after a break, we will read and discuss our first stories, then do a second round of prompts so writers can share either new stories or revisions. Everyone should leave with at least one completed story and strategies for making quiet stories shine.
Learn more about Kathryn Kulpa here.
Instructor: Sarah Freligh
Date: Sunday, December 15th, 2024, 2-4 pm ET on Zoom
Can’t make it on December 15th? No problem. A recording will be sent to all registrants.
Cost: $60
Open to writers of: All Genres
This class will focus on how writers create unique and believable characters in very short stories. Our in-class discussion will revolve around published work with an eye toward how each author employs aspects of craft – including dialogue, action, thought and physical description — to build effective, unforgettable characters. xOur discussion will also include dynamic versus static characters, the inextricable union of character development and story arc, and guided exercises –in-class and take-home – designed to inspire new characters as well as revise/revive tired old characters from drafts. Students will leave the session with an understanding of character development and the aspects of craft involved in creating characters on a very small canvas.
Instructor: Jackson Tatge
Date: Sunday, January 26th, 2025, 2-4 pm ET on Zoom
Can’t make it on January 26th? No problem. A recording will be sent to all registrants.
Cost: $60
Open to writers of: All Genres
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create a professional website tailored to your unique voice and brand as a writer. You’ll be guided through each step of website development. We’ll cover essential elements such as choosing the right platform, designing an engaging layout, and integrating features that showcase your work effectively and engage your audience. You’ll also delve into optimizing your site for search engines and ensuring it’s mobile-friendly. By the end of the course, you’ll have a fully functional, personalized website that serves as a powerful tool for building your online presence. Whether you’re an emerging author or a seasoned writer, this class will provide you with the skills and confidence to create a professional digital space that highlights your work and attracts potential readers. Join us to transform your ideas into a dynamic online platform and enhance your visibility in the literary world.
Learn more about Jackson Tatge here.
Recorded Classes
Missed it? No problem. Buy the recording.
CLEAVER CLINICS
One-on-one editorial feedback for works-in-progress.
Nonfiction Clinic
One-on-one feedback and guidance for creative nonfiction writers
Short Story Clinic
One-on-one feedback and guidance for fiction writers
CLEAVER WORKSHOP FACULTY
