Workshops & Events

PAYMENT POLICIES
* Payment in full is due prior to the start of a class.
* If you have registered for a class but withdraw with less than 72 hours notice before the first meeting, please note you will be charged a $50 cancellation fee. 
* There are no refunds once a workshop begins, and past payment will not be transferred to a future workshop. 
* Workshops are not pro-rated for missed sessions. 

Workshops

6-Week Workshops (online)
Wednesdays, June 21 – July 26, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Tuesdays, July 18 – August 22, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. OR 6:30 – 8:00 p.m
Thursdays, August 3 – September 7,  6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Instructor: Joni Cole
$230
These small-group workshops are open to writers of creative nonfiction and fiction of all levels. Each group offers participants motivation, personalized instruction on craft, and a small supp ortive community (6 participants max). Come to the first meeting (and every meeting) with 2-4 pages of something brand new or revised to share for verbal feedback. Our goal is to meet every draft where it is at, and help you write forward productively and with confidence. Pre-registration is required. Contact the instructor at: jonibethcole@gmail.com (Note: For these online workshops, we will be using Zoom videoconferencing.)

Query Critiques (in person)
Friday, June 2 
5:00 – 6:30 pm.. 
White River Junction, VT
$36 per session
The query letter has one job to do and it isn’t an easy one: to convince the agent or editor to request your manuscript or proposal. Come to this session to learn all about the do’s and don’t do’s when it comes to crafting a query letter. Plus, make sure to bring a draft of your own query (in any genre) for a personalized critique. If you’re done with your manuscript or proposal, or only months away from completing your work, now is the time to start crafting that query. So why not make it more fun and fruitful! (Oh, and nachos are part of the deal!) To register (required) email jonibethcole@gmail.com.

Query Critiques (online)
Wednesday, June 14
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. 
White River Junction, VT
$36 per session
The query letter has one job to do and it isn’t an easy one: to convince the agent or editor to request your manuscript or proposal. Come to this session to learn all about the do’s and don’t do’s when it comes to crafting a query letter. Plus, make sure to bring a draft of your own query (in any genre) for a personalized critique. If you’re done with your manuscript or proposal, or only months away from completing your work, now is the time to start crafting that query. So why not make it more fun and fruitful! To register (required) email jonibethcole@gmail.com.

6-Week Workshop (in person)
Mondays, July 17 – August 21 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 
White River Junction, VT
Instructor: Joni Cole
$230
Open to writers of creative nonfiction and fiction who want to experience two months of solid momentum, inspiration, feedback, and support. (5-8 participants max). Each week you’ll get a deadline, either to email 2-4ish pages of something brand new or revised to the group for review ahead of each meeting… or to read aloud up to 500 words during the meeting. All feedback is verbal. Our goal is to meet every draft where it is at, and to help you write forward productively. Pre-registration is required. Contact the instructor at: jonibethcole@gmail.com

Sunday Salons (in person)

September 24, October 8 (register for one or both!)
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
White River Junction, VT
$36 per session
The Sunday Salon is a chance to enjoy the company of other writers, get some feedback, and talk about narrative craft and the creative process. You’re invited to bring in and share aloud 500 words for appreciation and insights. (Your 500 words can be a new idea, a revision, an excerpt…) This gathering is limited to eight participants. Given space limitations, pre-registration and payment in advance are required. Contact the instructor at: jonibethcole@gmail.com

Good Naked Weekend Write-Away (in person)

November 3 – 5
(Friday at 3:00 p.m. – Sunday at 2-ish p.m.)
Hotel Coolidge in White River Junction, VT
Facilitator: Joni Cole 
$395 (includes dinner Friday evening; breakfast, lunch and dinner Saturday; Sunday light breakfast; plus snacks throughout the weekend)
One of the most productive things we can do as writers is shed our fears and share our efforts. To that end, this gathering of about 25 writers offers a weekend of interactive workshops, quality instruction, and lots of motivation and inspiration. Our prompt sessions provide a crash course on narrative craft. Plus, our workshop on revision, our feedback “salons” and other events offer tips on craft and the creative process that will serve you every draft of the way. Especially fun, our “Open Mic Openings” event gives you the opportunity to read aloud for appreciation and insights. Come. Write. And learn from our collective wisdom. Newbies and seasoned authors welcome. Please leave all self doubts at the door. To confirm your participation or request more info: email jonibethcole@gmail.com
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations by September 1, 2023 will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations between September 2 – October 16 will incur a 30% fee. Cancellations after October 16, 2023 are non-refundable. When you register for the Good Naked Write-Away, you agree to these terms.