Taylor Larsen

TWO WEEKS, SUNDAYS SEPT 7th and 21st

5-8pm

In this two-week workshop we’ll explore the craft of short story writing with a focus on point of view, character, and scene—key elements that shape powerful, memorable fiction.

Each student will have the opportunity to workshop a story or an excerpt in a supportive, engaged environment. Writers of all levels are welcome. This class encourages creative risk-taking and experimentation, while also offering clear, honest feedback and strategies for revision.

We’ll read and discuss work by authors including Elizabeth Strout, Jamel Brinkley, Stuart Dybek, Andre Dubus, and Haruki Murakami—looking closely at what makes their stories work (and where they fall short) to help sharpen our own storytelling.

Whether you're polishing a draft or starting from scratch, this course is designed to deepen your skills, expand your toolkit, and help you move your fiction forward.

$250 for Both Classes

Workshop is held at O+ 334 Wall Street, Kingston NY. A portion of all workshop proceeds go to O Positive, a nonprofit organization.

Coffee and Tea provided. Students are encouraged to bring snacks to share.

Space is limited; register early.

Cynthia Weiner

Sunday September 7th

11-4pm (lunch break at noon)

Join a powerful seminar led by Cynthia Weiner, Assistant Director of The Writers Studio in NYC and author of the upcoming novel A Gorgeous Excitement (Crown, 2025).

Felony & Fiction: A one-day presentation and workshop led by Cynthia Weiner, Assistant Director of The Writers Studio, NYC, and author of the novel A Gorgeous Excitement (Crown, 2025). Weiner will explain how she crafted her novel around the infamous "Preppy Murder" of 1986. She'll discuss fictionalizing true crimes and guide a writing-intensive where participants create their own stories incorporating true crime case elements. Choose from a selection of cases in the handout (or bring your own) and begin to craft your original, fictional piece. 

$150

Held at O+ 334 Wall Street, Kingston NY. A portion of all workshop proceeds goes to O Positive, a nonprofit organization.

Coffee and Tea provided.

A writing workshop for the 11-14 set.

Sunday September 21st 11-4pm.

Students will play writing games and follow prompts. They will do some short assigned reading for discussion to learn basic workshop etiquette. Students will learn how to give constructive criticism, and then have time to work on a story of their own. They will have the option to share their work with their peers. We’ll take some writing-related crafting breaks, have lunch and spend the day off-line and on topic.

Held at O+ in Kingston NY. Lead by Columbia MFA grad, and mom, Mesha Fogel. Co-hosted/planned by her tween.

$100

Teas and Lunch provided, BYO snacks and drinks.