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We partner with writers, designers, photographers and creatives to offer virtual workshops Monday through Saturday. We also host virtual book launches and talks with authors nationwide. Check below to see what’s coming up next.
Upcoming Events
April
Creative Nonfiction in Flash: Distilling a Moment in Time
Thursday, April 10, 2025
7-8:30 p.m. EST
Virtual
Life is made up of small moments. So is flash nonfiction. Join Diane Gottlieb, award-winning author and editor of flash nonfiction for an evening of reading, writing, craft talk and discovery. Flash nonfiction is nonfiction writing in short — generally under 1,000 words.The challenge is to tell a small but mighty true story that grabs, builds and keeps hold of a reader throughout. Attendees will read two to three flash nonfiction pieces for inspiration. They'll then come away with the bones of a short essay. Together we'll distill moments in time. General admission is $50.
Pitch Perfect: How to Get Your Brand or Story Noticed by National Media
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. EST
Virtual
What subject lines stand out? What story ideas resonate? How long, short, detailed or vague should your pitch be? How much do connections matter? Can you really make a living as a freelance journalist? Learn it all from New York Writing Room coach Anna Medaris, a journalist with 15 years of experience writing and editing for publications including the Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report, Women's Health, Cosmopolitan, Everyday Health and others.
Anna currently freelances for publications nationwide, coaches writers through the New York Writing Room, and moderates professional panels. She's appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America and dozens of local TV and radio stations. Throughout it all, she's vetted countless pitches from PR professionals, entrepreneurs, writers, family members and friends to truly understand what works, and what doesn't. Join this virtual workshop on to get a look behind the scenes of what writers and editors' daily life (and inbox) actually looks like, candid advice on how to sell yourself and your idea or to simply introduce yourself because one thing she thinks has never changed is the power of human connections.
Attendees have an opportunity to submit a pitch for Anna to review and provide feedback. Early bird tickets are $45 until March 16. Sign up with a colleague or friend and get $10 off!
SEPTEMBER
How to Protect Your Intellect
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2025
6 - 8 p.m. EST
Virtual
Join us for an engaging and informative Intellectual Property Workshop focused on the essentials of trademarks and copyrights! Whether you're a creative, entrepreneur or small business owner, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge you need to protect your brand, your content and your vision. The virtual workshop is led by attorney April McKie. April is currently the managing attorney at ALM Legacy Legal, PLLC, and she works Of Counsel to Great Lakes Legal Group, PLLC, where she helps small businesses and startups with customized legal business solutions. She has successfully negotiated the rights of her clients to use their registered U.S. Trademark against multibillion dollar companies. Come learn how to legally safeguard what you’ve built – before someone else tries to claim it. Early bird tickets are $75 until Aug. 18.