Write. Craft. Connect. Publish.
Memoir, essay, autofiction, speculative, solar punk, novel, short story: Writing is a revolutionary act of self-discovery and cultural transformation. Through curated readings and weekly deadlines, you’ll explore how your personal narrative connects to broader societal stories and how your voice can contribute to essential conversations.
Open to writers at all levels working in all genres—whether you’re completing a book, honing your craft, ready to get more serious with your career, or just wanting to find out what might happen when you commit to a consistent writing practice.
“Ariel Gore’s year-long workshop was the best writing year of my life. Ariel builds her workshops with structure enough to encourage safety, and ample flexibility to support exploration. I finished two book projects that year, which would have been impossible (and much less fun) without that community.”
—Rebecca Kuder, 2023 alum and author of Dear Inner Critic: A Self-Doubt Activity Book
The majority of our work takes place in a text-based online forum and is asynchronous—meaning you log in when you like. Monthly 2-hour Zoom meetings on the first Sunday of each month: Noon Pacific on May 3rd, 1 pm Pacific June 7th, and 1 pm Pacific July 5th. These optional but encouraged sessions will be recorded for those unable to attend. Guest speakers include authors, literary agents, editors, and publishers.
“Ariel Gore knows how to nurture and feed aspiring writers.”
—Patricia Harrelson, 2023 alum
Required reading: On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong, All Friends Are Necessary by Tomas Moniz, I Would Meet You Anywhere by Susan Ito
Recommending reading: Revolutionary Letters by Diane Di Prima
“The year-long course was a transformative, amazing, and inspiring experience.”
—Juliet Waller, 2023 alum
Most of the required reading books are available here: https://bookshop.org/lists/writing-to-publish-year-long-program. You may choose to listen to the other books on audio as well.
Tuition = $1,200 (a $250 deposit saves your spot) Venmo @Ariel-Gore-1 with your email address or email arielfiona at gmail for other ways to pay.
FAQ
Do I need to have a project in mind or know what I want to work on?
Nope! You’re welcome to start fresh—or to have a project you’re already into.
What is the time commitment?
The time spent with the course varies from writer to writer—and often from week to week, depending on how much time you have—but the 2023 cohort averaged about 7-12 hours each week for writing, reading, and giving feedback to a few peer-writers each week.
Will I get feedback from Ariel?
Absolutely. You’ll get feedback every week.
Ariel Gore is a Lambda Award-winning author of 13 lucky books of fiction and nonfiction. Her most recent book is Rehearsals for Dying: Digressions on Love and Cancer.
