Janisse Ray

Writing courses to get you published.

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I help writers gain confidence, get clear, believe in themselves, and get published.

Introductory Writing Courses

You don’t have to be published or have an MFA to benefit from a writing course with me. I work with writers of all levels and abilities. You only need a sincere desire to get your writing down on paper and a commitment to practice the habit of writing. For those seeking to get their work published, I can help with that too. Let’s get going.

Advanced Writing Courses

If you’re a writer with already published work or if you hold an MFA, consider my advanced writing courses. These are rigorous courses focused on structure and craft. Each of them introduces the Kittredge essay schema, one of the most valuable tools I ever applied to writing. Commit yourself to your next work. Let me help you produce it.

One-Day Workshops

My writing workshops are workshops of one to five hours. These workshops cover a theme, concept, or framework in a bite-sized manner. While no single workshop will give you every tool you’ll need, they’re a great way to get some new ideas and refresh your inspiration. If you’re eager to work with me, consider starting with a workshop.

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My students have found greater confidence and clarity in their writer’s voice and in the valises I help them pack. Read their own words below.

You have a gift
You have a gift for explaining “big ideas” in simple, straightforward language.  Thanks for practicing the art of generous living and generous teaching by using that gift to help others.

Kelly

Writer and student

An inspiration
Thank you so much for everything so far. I couldn’t stop writing yesterday—I wrote an editorial AND a letter to the editor, both of which have been on my mind for ten days. Then edited & revised & put another section in my book….You are really an inspiration!

Mara

Writer and student

Heartfelt thanks
Janisse, a heartfelt thanks to you. You are magic and attract the most wonderful people. What was so interesting about this writing course was the layers of my old self I was able to dissolve, all due to thought-provoking discussions and sharing life experiences. I’m a more “me” version now than when I started the class.

Katie

Writer and student

Tremendously helpful
I wanted you to know that the class has been tremendously helpful. Your energy, seriousness, passion, and optimism have rubbed off.

Andy

Writer and student

Needed in times like this
Folks like you are the elders we need in times like these. 

Seth

Writer and student

Deepening my writing
Thank you for a wonderful, soul-deep afternoon. Thank you for the gift of your writing, wisdom, and generosity. I’ve been struggling to find ways to deepen my writing and I am grateful to you for inspiring me deeper down the trail. I cannot wait to read your new book. With the deepest gratitude,

Kim

Writer and student

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