First Thoughts with Lena Valencia
This online generative fiction class will harness that energy through a series of guided exercises, craft lectures, and readings designed to help you create first drafts and build out works in progress.
January 30-March 6
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.
Lectures Start February 15
One Story Writers' Conference
Over the course of five days, writers will participate in workshops, attend craft lectures and panel discussions, give readings, and build community with one another.
July 28-August 1
Thomas Tryon’s The Other with Dan Chaon
Join Dan Chaon to read and discuss Thomas Tryon’s The Other, a forgotten bestseller that ushered in the horror craze of the 1970s.
Tuesdays, March 4-25
Time in Fiction: Subject, Object, Function, Principle with Rachel Lyon
In this four-week craft course, students will discuss short stories that toy with time and experiment with temporal manipulation in their own fictional narratives.
Wednesdays, March 5-26
Beginner Fiction Workshop with Rita Chang-Eppig
Designed for writers who are new to workshopping their writing, each participant will share and receive feedback on a short story or novel excerpt from the instructor and their fellow students.
Thursdays, April 3-May 15
Self-Guided Classes
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Revise with Hannah Tinti
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."
