OWFI welcomes writers of all ages to our digital Monthly Writing Workshops! These free online courses present introductory sessions at 1 PM on the 3rd Saturday of (most) every month. Stay tuned for details on upcoming topics and presenters.

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February 21, 2026

Starting a Writing Career with Christine Jarmola

Ready to turn your love of writing into something more? In this workshop, we’ll explore practical, realistic first steps toward building a writing career. Instead of leaping straight to the bestseller list, we’ll focus on smart starting points — entering contests, submitting short stories, building a writing habit, learning the basics of publishing, and gaining early credentials. Attendees will leave with encouragement, clarity, and a manageable roadmap to move from “I want to be a writer” to “I know what to do next.”

March 21 ,2026

The Building Blocks of Stories: Part 1, Stimulus/Response Units with Dani Glidewell

Dive into this hands-on workshop that will help you develop your craft. In this week’s workshop, we will practice writing the basic unit of scene structure, the stimulus/response unit. Learn how to move your characters through a scene and keep your story going!

April 18, 2026

The Building Blocks of Stories: Part 2, Scene/Sequel Structure with Dani Glidewell

This week we will learn how to organize our stories into scenes and sequels. This structure will let our characters clearly communicate their goals to the reader and express their emotions in ways that move the story forward and keep the stakes clear.

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