TWO PARIS CLASSES IN 2023
JULY 10 - 14
PARIS AS CLASSROOM (WITH LAURIE FRANKEL)
JULY 17 - 21
AFTER THE NOVEL (WITH ANN GARVIN)
PARIS AS CLASSROOM
WITH LAURIE FRANKEL
JULY 10 - 14
Do you love to write? Love Paris - or have always wanted to see it for the first time? Harbor journals packed with notes, manuscripts that got stuck along the way, outlines that work in your head but not on the page, or drafts that won’t whip into shape? This workshop is for you.
Join Lauren and Laurie for five days of invigorating, intensive, interactive writing with Paris as your classroom, featuring individualized attention from expert instructors and an immersive experience in the city of light.
GUEST TEACHER LAURIE FRANKEL is the New York Times bestselling author of four novels, including This is How it Always Is and One, Two, Three. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, Publisher’s Weekly, People Magazine, Lit Hub, The Sydney Morning Herald, and other publications, and her novels have been translated into more than twenty-five languages and been optioned for film and TV.
AFTER THE NOVEL
WITH ANN GARVIN
JULY 17 - 21
Have you written a novel and aren't sure what to do with it? Do you find the whole publishing process overwhelming? Need a week to focus on getting your book out into the world, among experts and peers, in one of the most beautiful cities in the world? This workshop is for you.
Ann and Lauren will guide you through finding an agent, the differences between major publishers and independents, and the various ways you can market your work. We'll have Zoom visits with editors, agents, and best-selling novelists, and we'll workshop your novel plots and outlines.
GUEST TEACHER ANN GARVIN is the is the USA Today Bestselling author of I Thought You Said This Would Work, I Like You Just Fine When You’re Not Around, The Dog Year, and On Maggie’s Watch. Ann is the founder of the multiple award-winning Tall Poppy Writers, a collective committed to helping emerging writers succeed. She teaches at the Drexel MFA program in creative writing.
I came away feeling like I knew more about being a writer and seeing a path toward to publishing than in all my years in my MFA program - Jayne Sosland, New York
Lauren's experience as a professor as well as best-selling author makes her the ideal instructor for this look inside the world of writing and publishing. She is approachable and funny, with real world experience and credibility.
- Christine Gallen, New York
FAQ
Can I take both classes?
Of course! Tuition is discounted for students who opt for two weeks.
How much does it cost?
Before 4/15/23: $1250 per class/ $2000 for both
After 4/15/23: $1500 per class/ $2500 for both
What's included?
Tuition covers classes, consultations, and farewell dinner.
Class size?
Limited to 15 participants.
Where will classes be located?
In a workshop space in the 11th arrondissement.
How do I apply?
Fill out this form!
Other questions?
Please contact laurengrodstein@gmail.com