A Full-Service Writers’ Center

At One Lit Place, you’ll find everything you need to reach your writing goals — online writing courses & seminars; writing, coaching, and editing services; and a secure online Writers Lounge — all under one roof.

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Upcoming Writing Courses

Online Writing Courses & Workshops

Ongoing

The Blogshop: A Self-Guided Course for Small Business Owners & Writers (from beginner to blogger in 6 lessons- delivered to your inbox!)

Fall 2019 Session

Advanced Manuscript Workshop

September 2019 – May 2020
Wrangling and Writing a Book Proposal

Sept. 30, 2019 – November 24, 2019
The Everything You Need to Know About Screenwriting Seminar Series

9 weeks: October 2 – November 27, 2019
Getting Visual (Screenwriting 101) 3-Part Seminar

October 2, 9, & 16 @ 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. EST
Screenplay Story Structure Seminar

October 23, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST
Journey to the Page: Writing Your Life Stories

Oct. 7, 2019 – Dec. 1, 2019
Tell It Slant: Using Poetry to Tell Your Stories

Fall 2019 (Dates Coming Soon!)

Winter 2020 Session

Intermediate Fiction & Nonfiction Workshop

Winter 2020 (TBA)
Getting Started: Craft, Creativity & Process for the Beginning Writer

Winter 2020 (TBA)
The End: How to (Finally) Finish Your Book

Winter 2020 (TBA)
Journey to the Page: Writing Your Life Stories

Winter 2020 (TBA)
Wrangling and Writing a Book Proposal

Winter 2020 (TBA)
Tell It Slant: Using Poetry to Tell Your Stories

Winter 2020 (TBA)
Scene-by-Scene: An Introduction to Screenwriting

Winter 2020 (TBA)

Online Writing Seminars & Master Classes

Get Some Backbone: Plotting Essentials- A Master Class in Writing Craft

November 25, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m. EST
What a Character! A Master Class in Writing Craft

October 28, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m. EST
Hook ‘Em: Strong Story Beginnings- A Master Class in Writing Craft

Next session: TBA
Say What? The Art of Dialogue- A Master Class in Writing Craft

Next session: TBA

Latest in “Ideas“

Need to Blog? Help is Here with The Blogshop Self-Guided Course

Latest Instructor Publications

Journalist, nonfiction writer, and instructor Kenneth R. Rosen’s exciting Newsweek cover story, “For Syria’s Kurds, the Real Battle Is Just Beginning” hits newsstands this April.
Congratulations to One Lit Place writing instructor Marcia Walker for her personal essay, “What Is It About the Word ‘Wife’?” in The New York Times.
What’s the craziest place you’ve given birth? Read Writing Through Motherhood Instructor Keri Bertino’s beautiful essay, “Pull Over, I’m Having a Baby” in Topic Magazine.

Writing, Coaching & Editing Services

Whether you’re ready to develop that project you’ve had in mind for years, need a smart second pair of eyes on your work before submitting it to the boss or for publication, or need website copy or marketing materials written for you, we’ve got you covered.

Our Writing & Editorial Team are professional writers and editors who work with small business professionals and writers of all levels and genres to help you bring your words- and your work- to life.

- Ongoing or project-based coaching
- Copywriting
- Developmental Feedback
- Editing
- Proofreading
- Creative, Grammar, Business Writing instruction (for groups or private)

Writing, Coaching & Editing Services

Our Community & Writers Lounge

The more writers surround themselves with other writers, the more we thrive.

In our Community, access resources, educational materials, and writing prompts. In the FREE secure online Writers Lounge, enjoy unlimited live conversation, private messaging, and virtual real-time connection with working and emerging writers from around the globe.

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