A Full-Service Writers’ Center

Everything you need to reach your writing goals– online writing courses & seminars; writing, coaching, and editing services; and a secure online Writers Lounge where you can connect with other writers — all under one roof.

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Upcoming Writing Courses

Online Writing Courses & Workshops

Scene-by-Scene: An Introduction to Screenwriting- SOLD OUT

February 18, 2019 – April 14, 2019
Journey to the Page: Writing Your Life Stories

March 5, 2019 – April 28, 2019
The End: How to (Finally) Finish Your Book

April 8, 2019 – June 2, 2019
Tell It Slant: Using Poetry to Tell Your Stories

April 8, 2019 – June 2, 2019

Getting Started: Craft, Creativity & Process for the Beginning Writer

April 8, 2019 – June 2, 2019
Intermediate Fiction & Nonfiction Workshop

April 15, 2019 – June 9, 2019
Writing Through Motherhood

April 15, 2019 – June 9, 2019
(New!) Place as Character: A Writing Workshop to Capture Your Surroundings (and Readers)

April 29, 2019 – June 23, 2019
(New!) Wrangling and Writing a Book Proposal

April 29, 2019 – June 23, 2019
Advanced Manuscript Workshop

September 2019 – May 2020

Online Writing Seminars & Master Classes

What a Character! A Master Class in Writing Craft

February 12, 2019 @ 7 p.m. EST
The Blogshop Online

February 22, 2019 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST
Hook ‘Em: Strong Story Beginnings- A Master Class in Writing Craft

February 25, 2019 7 p.m. EST
Get Some Backbone: Plotting Essentials- A Master Class in Writing Craft

March 5, 2019 @ 7 p.m. EST

Latest in “Ideas“

The Art of Not Thinking: A Counter-Intuitive Approach to Writing a First Draft

Latest OLP Publications

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.

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 would like 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)

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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