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Elements of the Writing Craft

Instructors, Nancy McMillan & Tina Tocco
Wednesdays, October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17
12 Noon - 2 pm

A Six-Week Multi-Media Series on Zoom Independent study: Videos between classes The craft of writing requires study and application. In this six-week workshop, Nancy McMillan and Tina Tocco team up to create a multi-media series, providing a deep dive into six central elements of the writing craft. The weekly workshops include: Setting: More Than Just […]



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Write@Noon

Instructor, Nancy McMillan
Thursday, October 14th & 28th
12 noon - 1 pm

via Zoom Do you have ideas but don’t get them down on paper? Or do you want to write but don’t know where to start? Join this hour-long session where the focus is on generating new material. Many writers are inspired by writing in a group. Prompts will be provided to get you started. Sharing—without […]



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Elements of the Writing Craft

Instructors, Nancy McMillan & Tina Tocco
Fridays, October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19
12 Noon - 2 pm

A Six-Week Multi-Media Series Independent study: Videos between classes The craft of writing requires study and application. In this six-week workshop, Nancy McMillan and Tina Tocco team up to create a multi-media series, providing a deep dive into six central elements of the writing craft. The weekly workshops include: Setting: More Than Just a Backdrop! […]



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Writer’s Forum – Writers for Children and Young Adults

Instructor, Tina Tocco
Wednesday, November 3rd
7 pm - 8:30 pm

Read Out Loud Via Zoom This monthly writers forum is for beginner and seasoned writers who write for children and young adults. If you are interested in sharing your work for gentle critique and feedback, this monthly group may be just for you. This is a great opportunity to share your work with fellow writers […]



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Write@Noon

Instructor, Nancy McMillan
Thursday, November 4th & 18th
12 noon - 1 pm

via Zoom Do you have ideas but don’t get them down on paper? Or do you want to write but don’t know where to start? Join this hour-long session where the focus is on generating new material. Many writers are inspired by writing in a group. Prompts will be provided to get you started. Sharing—without […]



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First Thursday – Open Mic

Host - Nancy McMillan
Thursday, November 4th
7 pm - 9 pm

Via Zoom In the tradition of The Moth, Arts Escape invites writers to share their work in our first monthly open mic. Bring your work-in-progress-either fiction or non-fiction-or something new you’re trying out. It promises to be an evening of fun, support and community! Reservations are required and participants are limited to 20 All participants […]



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Writer’s Forum – Writers for Children and Young Adults

Instructor, Tina Tocco
Wednesday, December 1st
7 pm - 8:30 pm

Read Out Loud Via Zoom This monthly writers forum is for beginner and seasoned writers who write for children and young adults. If you are interested in sharing your work for gentle critique and feedback, this monthly group may be just for you. This is a great opportunity to share your work with fellow writers […]



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Write@Noon

Instructor, Nancy McMillan
Thursday, December 9th, 23rd
12 noon - 1 pm

via Zoom Do you have ideas but don’t get them down on paper? Or do you want to write but don’t know where to start? Join this hour-long session where the focus is on generating new material. Many writers are inspired by writing in a group. Prompts will be provided to get you started. Sharing—without […]



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Jumpstart Series: Writing for Children

Instructor, Tina Tocco
Wednesdays, January 5th - 26th
11:30 am - 1 pm

Via Zoom Want to try writing for kids? Need something to spark your creativity? In this workshop, all you have to bring is your love of words. Each week, you’ll write to in-class exercises and receive positive feedback from a group of students who, like you, want to get their feet wet in children’s writing. […]



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I’m Ready to Submit My Writing to Magazines and Journals – But How?

Instructor, Tina Tocco
Saturday, February 5th
10 am - 12 noon

Via Zoom You’ve got a few pieces you’re proud of, but how do you get started in the world of submissions? What are the mistakes you want to avoid? In this workshop, you’ll learn where to find publications that are looking for work, proper manuscript format, and submission etiquette. You’ll also draft a cover letter […]



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