Workshops
Let’s Talk Publishing Seminar 1 of 4 — Hybrid Publishing: Control, Cost, and Credibility
If you’re a working writer in 2026, the good news is that there are more ways than ever to get your work into the hands of readers.
Get Unstuck
Meets: 6-8pm, Thursdays, Feb 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, 2026.
Instructor: Michelle Wildgen
Location: Zoom or Eastside of Madison
Cost: $395
Enrollment: 6 openings
Visions & Revisions 2026
Meets: Feb-Sept, fourth Tuesdays, 530-8p CT // 730-9p ET
Instructors: Michelle Wildgen & Susanna Daniel
Location: live on Zoom
Cost: $1295
Enrollment: 2 openings
Let’s Talk Publishing Seminar 2 of 4 — Self-Publishing: Ownership, Effort, and Earning Potential
If you’re a working writer in 2026, the good news is that there are more ways than ever to get your work into the hands of readers.
Writing from Life + Girlfriending Pre-order
Pre-orders of Girlfriending through Third Rail include a signed copy of the book, fun girlfriend-y things, and an exclusive 3-hour virtual workshop called Writing From Life taught by Susanna herself on February 28th, 9am-12pm CT (recording available).
Let’s Talk Publishing Seminar 3 of 4 — Small v Big Presses: Benefits, Risks, and Realities
If you’re a working writer in 2026, the good news is that there are more ways than ever to get your work into the hands of readers.
Let’s Talk Publishing Seminar 4 of 4 — Working with a Literary Agent
If you’re a working writer in 2026, the good news is that there are more ways than ever to get your work into the hands of readers.
Begin Your Book
One session: January 10, 2026, 9a-12p CST / 10-1p EST
Instructor: Susanna Daniel
Location: Zoom
Cost: $125
Enrollment: 4 openings
Write Your Novel
WYN is a fully supported, self-paced course you can start anytime. After starting, you’ll have up to one year to finish your novel draft. $375 for one year of access.
Spring Writing Collective
Meets: Jan 13-March 26, 2026
Tuesdays and Thursday mornings, 8-9a CT // 9-10a ET
Location: Zoom
Cost: $165
Revise Your Book
Meets: Once a month, 2nd Saturday, Oct. 11-March 14, 2025, 9a-12p CST.
Instructor: Michelle Wildgen
Location: Zoom or Eastside of Madison
Cost: $1195
Enrollment: 3 openings
Writing with Consistency and Courage
Meets: November 8, 2025, 9a-12p CST
Instructor: Tamara Dean
Location: In person, west side
Cost: $95
Enrollment: 10 openings
Begin Your Book I
Session I: Nov 1, 2025, 9a-12p CST / 10-1p EST
Session II: Nov 8, 2025, 9a-12p CST / 10-1p EST
Instructor: Susanna Daniel
Location: Attend in person or via Zoom
Cost: $95 per session (attend Session I or both sessions)
Enrollment: 4 openings
Life Story Writing Workshop
Meets: August 2, 2025 from 1-4p
Instructor: Sara Roahen
Location:A Place to Be
Cost: $95 includes Sara’s book, pen and notebook, and refreshments
Enrollment: wait list
Fourth Lake Writing Weekend
June 20-22, 2025
Instructors: Deshawn McKinney, Christopher Chambers, Susanna Daniel, and Michelle Wildgen
Location: Madison Concourse Hotel
Tuition: $595
Enrollment: Space is limited. Join us.
Healing through Storytelling
Meets: Sunday, April 6, 2025, 2-4p CT
Instructor: Sara Alvarado
Location: A Place to Be, 911 Williamson St., Madison
Cost: $65
Enrollment: 12 openings
Writers' Salon / in person
Rolling admission. Fourth Saturdays, 9-11a CST, in person.
At our salons, which are part workshop and part support group, writers of all levels of skill and experience share their work, recharge their creative energy, and connect with other writers in a supportive, intimate setting.
Writing for the Fun of It: A Short Class to Inspire Creativity
Meets: Weekly for 4 weeks
Instructor: Michelle Wildgen
Location: East side
Cost: $225
Enrollment: wait list
Creative Writing for Teens
Meets: Weekly for 4 weeks
Instructor: Susanna Daniel
Location: West Side
Cost: $160
Enrollment: 2 openings