I occasionally teach writing workshops online. Most of my classes are offered through Writespace, based in Houston; The Muse Writers Center, based in Hampton Roads, VA; and the Susan M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, based in Houston.
If you are interested in hiring me to teach a class or workshop, please fill out the form below.
Romance stories and steamy scenes have always gone hand in hand, but spicy reads have exploded in popularity over the last few years. So, how do you get down and dirty without sacrificing story and character?
This workshop will explore the craft considerations of incorporating smut into your love stories. We’ll look at the commonalities between literary sex scenes and their less salacious cousin, action scenes, and examine the role of explicit sex in developing your characters and their relationships. We’ll also share tips and tricks for the best ways to build steam and get spicy. With sample texts, lively discussion, and plenty of exercises, participants will discover that sex scenes can play an integral role in crafting great romance. Interested? Register here!
Do you struggle to keep your stories under 6000 words? Have you ever received feedback in short story workshops like, “I want more!” or “This feels like the start of something bigger”? Have you reached the point where you feel ready to immerse yourself in a piece of writing, rather than dole your stories out in bite-sized chunks, but you’re not quite sure how to venture into a longer form?
If so, then this is the workshop for you. We will focus exclusively on writing the novel, studying the particular challenges and expectations that arise when writing long-form fiction. We’ll talk about building structure and juggling subplots. We’ll look at ways to avoid the dreaded “sagging middle.” And we’ll attempt to answer that age-old question: Should I outline or not? In addition, writers will have the opportunity to see either their completed manuscript or an excerpt critiqued, depending on where they are in the process. Writers with no completed novels are welcome, as are writers of all genres.
This workshop will include set class time via Zoom and asynchronous assignments in Wet Ink, an online writing classroom. Interested? Register here!
Hire Me to Teach Your Writing Workshop!
I have over a decade's worth of experience teaching classes and workshops related to literature and writing (both creative and academic) and have worked with students of all ages. In addition to my work with Writespace and the Muse, I have taught writing and composition at Houston Community College and Lonestar College and led library workshops for junior high students and high school students.
As an educator, I believe students should be the focus of a classroom, not the teacher. I strive to ensure my students, regardless of their age and experience, are as involved as possible in the learning process.
If you are interested in working with me to offer a workshop, class, or talk, please contact me via the form below: