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This summer, set your creative spirit ablaze with IGNITE!, our inaugural Writing Camp for Adults, to take place in the evenings on the week of July 28. You're welcome to attend all five sessions (at a discounted price!) or opt for individual drop-in sessions as you prefer.
Whether you’re tangled in the web of writer’s block, seeking to establish a steady writing practice, or simply in search of a creative community, IGNITE! is your beacon. Each evening, Monday through Friday, immerse yourself in transformative sessions led by a diverse lineup of instructors, each bringing their own innovative and possibly intersecting approaches to the craft of writing. Our camp caters to enthusiasts of all genres, aiming to motivate, inspire, and perhaps most importantly, to move you from inertia to action.
The grand finale? A celebratory open mic night in our cozy backyard setting, where participants, instructors, and community members alike gather to share and revel in the week's harvest of words over refreshing drinks.
Monday, July 28, 6-8pm: Jumpstart Your Writing Practice with Lisa Bubert
Tuesday, July 29, 6-8pm: Brainstorm Together with Meredith Lyons
Wednesday, July 30, 6-8pm: The Art of Inspiration—Taking Your Ideas to the Page with Lauren Nossett
Thursday, July 31, 6-8pm: Recovering a Sense of Play in Your Writing with Frank Ewert
Friday, August 1, 6-8pm: Beyond the Draft: A Writer’s Guide to What’s Next with Lauren Thoman
IGNITE! Open Mic Night: Friday, August 1, 8pm onwards
Wrap up IGNITE! Writing Camp with our Open Mic Night, a free event open to all writers. This celebration under the stars in The Porch’s backyard features a mix of stories, poems, and more, shared by a diverse group of voices. IGNITE! participants get priority sign-up, but all levels and genres are welcome. We’ll allot approximately five minutes per reader to ensure everyone has a chance to share their work. Enjoy drinks, refreshments, and the camaraderie of fellow writers. Whether you’re sharing or cheering on others, join us for an evening of community and creativity. Register here.
Lauren Nossett is a professor turned novelist and the award-winning author of the thrillers The Resemblance and The Professor. Her books have been Amazon Editors picks and featured in The New York Times, Buzzfeed, E! News, and Paste Magazine. The Resemblance won the ITW Thriller Award for Best First Novel and was chosen as a Book All Georgians Should Read. Lauren currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her spunky Pomeranian, Bowie.
"Lauren gave me clear, actionable, supportive feedback every step of the way. She was generous in sharing her experience as a professional novelist. I emerged from this workshop with a much clearer vision of how I could improve my manuscript in a major way."
"I’d finished the first few drafts of my novel and then thought 'now what?' This course on revision was so helpful in improving my story, and the last class about finding an agent was so helpful. Loved Lauren and this class!"
"This class opened up a completely new way of thinking and writing for me. I would highly recommend this class and Lauren to anyone working on revision."
