Services

We offer in-person, group workshops as well as editorial and developmental mentorship for writers of all levels, both in-person and online

Editorial & Manuscript Review:

Developmental Edit | An in-depth edit of full draft that looks at big picture issues. You'll receive 1-2 pages of written feedback, plus margin comments and a 1-hour meeting to discuss the feedback and next steps

Line-Edit | Examines the work on the sentence level; looking closely at voice, rhythm, syntax, and sentence structure. Ideal for writers who feel confident about their overall draft and ready to submit.

Proofreading | Looking for spelling and grammatical errors. This is a final look before submission.

Assistance w/ Graduate Applications & Portfolios | For writers applying to graduate programs, residencies, and/or retreats.

Coaching Sessions & One-on-One Mentorship | Ongoing relationship to hone your craft and motivate the long-term process of writing and finishing a project.

Pricing starts at $150 | Final quote based on 1/2hr complimentary consultation

Upcoming Workshops:

Revision w/ Loie Rawding: 4 Weeks

Take your writing to the next level in this four-week workshop dedicated to the art of revision. Led by Loie Rawding, this class offers tools and strategies to refine and polish your work. Through peer feedback and targeted exercises, you’ll learn to identify your strengths, fix structural issues, and bring your stories closer to publication. Perfect for writers with a finished draft ready to take a deeper dive into their craft. Max 8 persons

Memoir Writing w/ Brenda Kahn: 6 Weeks

Learn to transform your personal experiences into narratives with universal themes. Through discussions, exercises, and readings, we’ll delve into truth, memory, first-person narration, the balance between showing vs. telling, and finding deeper meaning in your stories.

Writing with Joy w/ Loie Rawding: Sunday, May 18th (single session)

As writers, it can be all too easy to use our grief as fuel and to focus on our trauma as a means of proving our own necessity. But what of our delights? What about the sudden ecstasies that remind us of our humanity and, by extension, our drive to create art in the first place? In this two-hour workshop, we will challenge ourselves to access the wonder of this great, terrible world.

How to Submit Your Writing w/ Loie Rawding: Sunday, May 25th (single session)

Whether querying an agent, submitting to a contest, or applying for a writing residency, this two-hour workshop will provide tips and tricks to get the results you’re looking for. We will discuss the current trends of the publishing industry, look at examples of successful queries, and workshop our own submission materials for immediate and helpful feedback.

Free & Pay What You Can:

Lunch Break Writing Session: Every Wednesday, FREE

Join us in the Dairy Arts Lobby where we will generate new work with the support and accountability of other emerging writers. Sessions will be facilitated by Fireside founders, Brenda Kahn and Loie Rawding. This weekly meet-up is open to all genres and experience levels. Free!

Happy Hour Draft Exchange, First Thursday, Pay What You Can

Less rigorous than a workshop, these exchanges offer the opportunity to share a short piece of writing in real time and receive immediate feedback, as well as guidance on the multitude of paths to publication. Whether you have specific questions or just need a little encouragement, join us for this relaxed gathering facilitated by seasoned writers, Brenda Kahn and/or Loie Rawding.

Optional Add-On: You can now share up to 15 pages with the facilitator of the evening for in-depth, professional feedback. This will include two readings, margin comments, and one page of written feedback returned via email. To take advantage of this opportunity, be prepared to email your manuscript to the facilitator present on the evening of the Exchange. All proceeds go directly back into supporting our Fireside Ink community. This is a $150 value, for only $50.

Cancellation Policy:

If you need to cancel a workshop for any reason, the following refund schedule applies:

More than three weeks before start date: No cancellation fee.
Less than three weeks before start date: 15% cancellation fee applies.
Less than one week before start date: 25% cancellation fee applies.
24 hours or less before class start: No refund is available.

PLEASE NOTE: It is best to register early to help us prepare and ensure the class does not get cancelled. Classes that do not meet a minimum enrollment may be canceled a minimum of 1 business day prior to the first class meeting, with full refunds for all registrants. If, for any reason, Fireside needs to cancel a workshop all registrants will be receive a refund commensurate to the number of classes that have already taken place.

We do everything in our power to ensure that a workshop is an experience in which every writer receives the level of engagement they are hoping for. We prioritize open and honest communication, as well as flexibility, in order to achieve this.

We are unable to consider refunds or credits if the experience was not to your liking, although we appreciate thoughtful critical feedback in an effort to improve and are happy to consider suggestions for future workshops.