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. 

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Workshops (All times listed are EST)

6-Week Workshops ONLINE
Tuesdays, July 2 – August 20, 10 – 11:30 a.m. (Skipping July 23 and 30) 
Tuesdays,  August 6 – September 10, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Mondays, August 19 – September 30 (skipping Labor Day, Sept. 2), 10 – 11:30 a.m. OR 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Wednesdays, September 4 – October 9, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Joni Cole
$230 NOTE: STARTING 9.1.2024 ALL SIX-WEEK WORKSHOPS WILL BE $250 PER PARTICIPANT
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 supportive community. Share at the first meeting (and every meeting)  2-4ish pages of something brand new or revised 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 the online workshops, we will be using Zoom videoconferencing.)

FREE PROMPT WORKSHOP IN PERSON
Friday, September 27, 7 p.m.
Norwich Bookstore, Main St., Norwich, VT 
Join us for this fun “prompt” workshop where you’ll be invited to tap into your own stories, humor, meaningful material, voice, or whatever lands on the page. All welcome. All positive. Bring your own materials to write on/with!

Good Naked Weekend Write-Away IN PERSON
Friday, October 25 – Sunday, October 27
(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 before September 8, 2024 will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations between September 8 – October 8, 2024 will incur a 30% fee. Cancellations after October 8, 2024 are non-refundable. When you register for the Good Naked Weekend Write-Away, you agree to these terms. 

How to Write More, Write Better, and Be Happier: Host a Full-Day Retreat IN PERSON
9 am – 4:30ish pm
$185/per attendee 
Location: You pick! (Mileage negotiable)
Have workshop will travel! Groups who want to participate in a full-day retreat can simply provide a comfy, private space and I will tailor the day to your needs. Typically, the schedule involves workshopping pages, prompts, lessons on craft and the creative process, publishing tips, and other forms of inspiration and camaraderie. As part of the retreat, everyone is encouraged to bring 3-4 pages of writing to share for appreciation and quality critique, plus a brown-bag lunch. This one-day event is a great way to super-charge your writing and motivation. Minimum participation 5. Max 8. For further information, email jonibethcole@gmail.com

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Query Critiques ONLINE
White River Junction, VT
$45 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.