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Aube Rey Lescure Aube Rey Lescure is the author of RIVER EAST, RIVER WEST and the instructor for the all-new Autofiction Immersive program.
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Deadline Extended
Fall In-Person Essay Incubator | Writing to Heal Immersive
There is still time to apply to the Fall In-Person Essay Incubator and the Writing to Heal Immersive! The deadline has been extended to Wednesday, August 5th by 11:59pm (EST) - Apply today!
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August 3–9
A Conversation with Colson Whitehead
Save the date for a special conversation on 10/1 with two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead. Registration opens soon.
GrubStreet's Fall 2026 Open Houses
Curious about what's ahead this fall? Join us at either our In-Person Open House on August 19 or our Virtual Open House on August 24.
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This Month's Featured Online & In-Person Classes
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Online: Zoom | workshop
Introduction to Writing for Young People
- Sep 08 – Sep 29, 2026
4 Tuesdays, from 6:00pm-9:00pm (ET)
Have you ever considered writing a picture book, or a novel for readers anywhere from ages 8-18? In this four week course, we’ll talk about what it… ...more
Online: Zoom | workshop
Novel in Progress
- Sep 08 – Nov 17, 2026
10 Tuesdays, from 6:00pm-9:00pm (ET)
First drafts of novels can be messy, amorphous, and daunting. Too much critical feedback too early can stall progress, but working without structure… ...more
Online: Zoom | workshop
The Monster is Real: Writing Nonfiction Horror Stories
- Sep 14 – Oct 5, 2026
4 Mondays, from 6:00pm-9:00pm (EST)
What makes a true story frightening? Why do some real events linger in our minds long after we've heard them, while others fade away? How do we build… ...more
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