Begin Where It Burns—Starting Your Book with Jenny Bitner

Jenny Bitner

WEDNESDAY, July 23rd - Aug. 27th |Maybe you have an idea you have had for years or a vague story starting to form. You keep thinking you want to start a novel, memoir or creative non-fiction book, but something stops you; still, there is a little flame of something that wants to come alive, something inside you that wants to be written. In this workshop, we will help you fan the flames of your little ember. You will start by developing your story idea and then write an outline. A messy outline, probably one that will change, but a starting point! And then write a very messy first chapter and get feedback in a supportive group. Come with your idea and an urge to go deep. Lean into your obsessions, your weirdness, and your passions.

Asynchronous learning materials for this class will be available online (via the Wet Ink platform). Scheduled class sessions will take place via Zoom. Registered students, please contact the instructor directly for Zoom details. Instructor contact details can be found in the order confirmation email.

Jenny Bitner is a writer, teacher, and hypnotherapist with a passion for helping others bring their wildest, truest stories to life. She is the author of Here Is A Game We Can Play, a surreal and gripping debut novel (Acre Books), and her fiction, memoir, and essays have appeared in The Sun, Men’s Health, Best American Nonrequired Reading, and other publications. A graduate of the MFA program at the University of Virginia, Jenny has led writing workshops for over a decade, blending craft, intuition, and deep curiosity. She believes every writer has a unique voice waiting to be unleashed—and she’s here to help you find yours.