Connect with a supportive community of writers in this five-week online workshop.
Online WORKSHOP
Thursday, February 15 – Thursday, March 14, 2024
Each Thursday, 5:00-7:00pm EST/EDT
Led by Lyzette Wanzer
Limited to 12 participants
Wave goodbye to pitfalls that will get your best work tossed onto the “no” pile before editors have even read it. In this five-week online workshop, writers of all genres are invited to set excuses aside and learn proper submission etiquette and protocol. In a supportive environment, you’ll write cover letters and an author bio, create a submission strategy and research markets for publication, funding and conferences to identify which options best fit your work. You’ll have the opportunity to submit your writing to several markets as your workshop mates cheer you on. Bring a completed short story, a group of 3 to 5 poems, a novel excerpt, an essay or creative nonfiction piece that’s polished and ready to submit.
“I enjoyed having time to focus on my writing without thinking about anything else.”
~ Pat, Howell, NJ
FACULTY
Workshop Leader
Lyzette Wanzer’s work appears in over thirty literary journals, books, and magazines. Library Journal named her book, TRAUMA, TRESSES, & TRUTH: Untangling Our Hair Through Personal Narratives (ChicagoReview Press 2022), a Top 10 Best Social Sciences Book. Publishers Weekly featured the book in Fall 2022. Lyzette is a contributor to Lyric Essay as Resistance: Truth From the Margins (Wayne State University Press 2023), Civil Liberties United: Diverse Voices from the San Francisco Bay Area (Pease Press 2019) and the multi-award-winning The Chalk Circle: Intercultural Prizewinning Essays (Wyatt-MacKenzie 2012). A National Writers’ Union and Authors Guild member, Lyzette’s work has been supported with grants from Center for Cultural Innovation, San Francisco Arts Commission, California Arts Council, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Black Artist Foundry, The Awesome Foundation and California Humanities, a National Endowment for the Humanities partner. She has been awarded writing residencies at Blue Mountain Center (NY), Kimmel Harding Center for the Arts (NE), Playa Summer Lake (OR), Horned Dorset Colony (NY), Virginia Center for Creative Arts, Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow (AR), Headlands Center for the Arts (CA), The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Canada, PlySpace (IN) and The Anderson Center (MN). Visit Lyzette’s website.
“Murphy Writing courses are instructive, motivating and fun! I enjoy each course more and more and look forward to joining others. Thanks for a memorable and productive experience.”
~ Rosalind, North Port, FL
How It Works
The organization and emphasis of your sessions together is dependent on the workshop leader’s vision. Their goal is to get you inspired!
Schedule
The course will be held over Zoom for five Thursdays, 5:00-7:00pm EST/EDT:
- Thursday, February 15
- Thursday, February 22
- Thursday, February 29
- Thursday, March 7
- Thursday, March 14
You will receive further details about each deadline and assignment once you enroll in the course.
technical requirements
Materials for the course will be shared using a free online platform called Canvas. You will need a computer or tablet and internet access in order to use Canvas. You will also need access to word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word).
To fully participate in the weekly Zoom sessions, you will need access to a webcam and microphone. Those built in to a laptop, tablet or smart phone will do.
Pricing + Registration
Tuition — SLIDING SCALE: $350-$450
Tuition for this program is based on a sliding scale between $350 and $450. If you are able to pay at the higher end of the scale, you will help Murphy Writing offer affordable programming and scholarships for writers.
Tuition INCLUDEs
- A curated selection of materials to inspire you each week
- Access to a private space for sharing your writing with your workshop leader and fellow participants
- Five 2-hour Zoom calls with your workshop leader and fellow participants
If you have trouble registering online, or if you don’t receive an email confirming your online registration within 24 hours, email us at murphywriting@stockton.edu.
The Fine Print
- By registering for this program, you are agreeing to uphold our Code of Conduct
- Full fee due upon registration
Cancellation Policy
- By February 1 — 50% credit on file toward one of our upcoming programs
- After February 1 — No credit or refund
“You created a positive and supportive environment with opportunities to analyze, discuss, create and connect. I enjoyed meeting fellow writers and giving and receiving feedback.”
~ Andrea, Tenafly, NJ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I’m new to writing workshops. Will I fit in?
Absolutely! Our experienced workshop leaders plan their courses to benefit both beginning and experienced writers. We pride ourselves on building an encouraging community of writers where all feel welcome.
I’ve never taken an online workshop before. Do I need special equipment?
No. If you’re reading this website, you probably have everything you need to take this course. You can participate using a laptop or desktop computer, or even a tablet or smart phone.
meet our community
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Questions?
Call 609-626-3594 or email info@murphywriting.com.
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