I’ve Always Wanted To: How to Start Writing Fiction with Rich Mirabella (Via Zoom)

I hear from people all the time who want to start writing fiction, but find it too difficult, too intimidating to begin. My two-hour craft class will give new writers tools to ignore the critic inside, keeping them from starting. In this master class, we will discuss why we want to write; we will play a game to generate ideas, and we will begin to write a short work of fiction. I hope students will leave with the understanding that fiction comes from a place of playfulness and imperfection, that it is supposed to be challenging, but also fun. The purpose of the class is to help new writers find a process that will fit into their lives, and encourage them to write the stories they always wanted to.

NB: This class will be taught on Zoom and will be capped at 15 students. Registrants will receive the Zoom link to the email address they use to register. It will arrive immediately after registration so please check your spam folder if you do not receive it. It will also be sent the day before class as a reminder. Please review the course policies page before registering for any classes. Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Richard Mirabella is a writer and civil servant living in upstate New York. His first novel, Brother & Sister Enter the Forest, was a New York Times Editors’ Choice and a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for Gay Fiction. His stories and essays have been published widely. Find him at richardmirabellawriter.com