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K.W. Onley K.W. Onley is a speculative fiction author and the instructor for our Winter Short Story Collection Builder Class.
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It's Time to Write
Winter 2026 Draft Builder Workshops - Apply today!
Deadline - December 10th
GrubStreet’s Draft Builder Workshops are five-month courses designed to help you turn a book idea into pages with structure, accountability, and a clear plan to keep going.
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December 8–14
Winter 2026 In-Person Open House
You're invited to the Winter In-Person Open House on December 11th at 6:00pm for an info session about upcoming Winter 2026 classes, membership, and more!
Contemporary Craft Series with Melissa Febos
Join us on January 27th from 6-7:30pm — for our next Contemporary Craft Seminar — "How Not to Be Boring" with Melissa Febos, the author of "The Dry Season".
Winter 2026 Advanced Workshops
Ready to take your writing to the next level? Apply to an Advanced Workshop before the Monday, January 5th, 2026 deadline.
2025 Lit Up Celebration Recap
GrubStreet’s Lit Up 2025 was filled with so many powerful and joyful moments! We hope you enjoy these highlights from the event, including Jodi Picoult’s full award speech.
This Month's Featured Classes, Events, and Programs
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Online: Zoom | workshop
Writing to Heal Workshop
- Jan 08 – Feb 12, 2026
6 Thursdays, from 6:00pm-9:00pm (EST)
In this class, we will examine how the writing process can serve as a healing tool for adversity and trauma. We will analyze poems, essays, articles… ...more
Online: Zoom | workshop
Jumpstart Your Writing in 2026
- Jan 13 – Feb 17, 2026
6 Tuesdays, from 10:30am-1:30pm (EST)
Whether you’ve never written creatively before or you’re a more experienced writer looking for a recharge, your mission in this course is simple:… ...more
Online: Zoom | workshop
6 Weeks, 6 Essays
- Jan 13 – Feb 17, 2026
6 Tuesdays, from 10:30am-1:30pm (EST)
Sometimes the smallest moment — or the shortest essay — holds the greatest revelation. In this generative class, you’ll write six personal essays… ...more
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