A Sneak Peek of the Free Writing Classes I’m Teaching This Month

I’m teaching two free, virtual writing classes this month! I know how signing up for an educational event can feel daunting…or just plain time consuming. Which is why I thought I’d give you all a sneak peek of what’s coming up. That way, you can make a more informed decision on if the content is what you’re looking for to help with your writing goals in 2024! If you attend the programs, you will get a free copy of the slides for your personal use. 

First up is Flipping Tropes on Friday, January 19 at 7 PM EST. It is part of the OCLS Writers Conference, which you can view and register for here. In Flipping Tropes, I’m going to be talking about how to use a trope effectively, how to flip one to freshen up your work, and a list of resources to get more familiar with tropes. I’ll also touch on the differences between archetypes, cliches, and tropes, while steering the conversation toward concrete examples that you can then adapt for your own writing. You do not have to have an Orange County Library card to attend.

On Thursday, January 25 at 6:30 PM CT, I’ll be teaching Starting a Writing Project at The Story Center in a hybrid format. You can attend online or in-person! With lots of fun and engaging writing exercises, I’m going to do a deep dive on creative inspiration and share tricks that will help you avoid writer’s block. I’ll talk about how I approach novel writing by breaking my stories up into parts, including a section where we focus on the importance of strong dialogue. We’ll then set realistic goals so that we can stay on track this year. Resources will be provided. It’s free, and you do not have to have a Mid-Continent Public Library card to attend. More information and registration can be found here. 

Again, you can register for the programs here: Flipping Tropes and Starting a Writing Project. I also encourage you to share them with others! Various classes have helped me fine-tune my writing over the years. It’s a joy to be able to give back from the other side.

If you have any questions, please let me know!

I hope to see you there!

~SAT

P.S. I was recently featured in VoyageKC magazine, as one of Kansas City’s most inspiring stories. You can read the article here. As someone who hasn’t had a novel come out in years, it’s so encouraging when I learn that my community is still so interested and hyped for what’s to come. Thank you, Kansas City!