Crafting Characters with Care with Carrie R. Moore
In this four-week course, students will consider how to be attentive to their characters’ humanity, looking beyond their functions as propellers of plot or thematic symbols.
Mondays, May 5-June 2
Write a Great Beginning with Will Allison
Spend three intensive days learning how to craft a story opening that will make readers eager to turn the page.
May 1-3
Advanced Fiction Workshop with Fatima Kola
A 10-person fiction workshop featuring lectures tailored to the craft concerns of each student’s submission, this class is meant for students who have some experience sharing their writing in a workshop setting.
Wednesdays, June 11-July 16
Twelve Questions: Reading Toni Morrison's Beloved with Francesca Lia Block
Using twelve craft questions on character, setting, structure and theme, this four-week reading group will provide a close analysis of Toni Morrison’s classic.
Mondays, June 9-30
2025 Craft Lecture Series
Hone your craft in 2025 with eight lectures from One Story authors on the craft of fiction. This year’s lecturers are Chelsey Johnson, Lin King, Libby Flores, Daniel Torday, Shannon Sanders, Terese Svoboda, Becky Mandelbaum, and ‘Pemi Aguda.
Next Lecture: April 26
Object Lessons with Libby Flores
Revise with Hannah Tinti
Learn tips and tricks for revision in this self guided class. Get five in-depth revision techniques to help you understand, deepen, and polish your work.
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Building Your Collection with Patrick Ryan
"I can't tell you how much I love One Story's classes! What I love is that they are very focused craft classes that allow me to do a deep dive into a subject, such as setting or story structure. They are professionally done and packed with valuable content. I look forward to each new offering."
