Feeling held back by fear of others' reactions to your story? Join acclaimed author Elissa Altman for a transformative three-hour seminar designed to help you break free from those limitations. This workshop will empower you to overcome creative paralysis and embrace your right to tell your story with confidence and clarity.

Sign up for this workshop today, running on Saturday, April 26, 2025!

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Altman is the author of the recently released memoir Permission: The New Memoirist and the Courage to Create, as well as Motherland, Treyf, and Poor Man's Feast. An award-winning writer, her work has appeared in The Washington Post and LitHub, among others. She teaches writing at various prestigious institutions.

Writing Tips from Our Faculty

" Writing comes from wanting to make sense of the world around us. It's the small moments that catch your attention; it's the way light falls through leaves, an overheard conversation on the subway, a memory that won't let go. Personal obsessions play a significant role, too—those themes or questions you find yourself returning to again and again. Maybe you're drawn to stories about siblings, or you can't stop thinking about how people rebuild after loss. Good writing often comes from these preoccupations, these things that won't let you go."

- Ruben Quesada, Poet, Translator, and Editor

Upcoming Community Events

Our writing community goes beyond the workshop. Join fellow writers for our virtual gatherings, where we share and celebrate our work while forging lasting creative connections. The freedom to explore within a supportive community is at the core of what we do.

The Path to Publication with Zibby Owens, Nanda Reddy, and Sarah Sawyer

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6 pm Eastern

Zibby Owens, bestselling author of Blank: A Novel, Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature will interview debut novelists Nanda Reddy and Sarah Sawyer.

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Special Access for Students & Educators

We believe in making creative development accessible to everyone. Students and educators receive a 20% discount on all 24PearlStreet workshops. Flexible payment plans are also available, enabling you to spread the investment in your writing practice over time. Simply choose your preferred option on the workshop registration form to embark on your creative journey with us.