Webinars hosted by CNF
Webinars are a convenient and affordable way to learn practical writing, revision, and publishing skills. Our professional instructors offer inspiration, suggestions for further reading, and concrete, actionable tips that can help you tackle new projects or revisit works-in-progress with a fresh eye. Programs range from the basics to the book proposal, offering choices for writers at all levels of experience.
Join a webinar in real-time and take part in the conversation. Afterward, the recording will be shared as a resource you can return to again and again.
Upcoming Webinars
Webinars are open to writers at all levels. New webinars are announced regularly, so check back often or sign up for our newsletter.
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Webinars run Wednesday at 2 pm eastern time
Balancing the Exterior and Interior in Memoir | Jan 27th
How to Write Your Life Story
Webinar presentation with Ira Sukrungruang
Facing Down Our Fears | Feb 3rd
Writing What Haunts Us
Webinar presentation with Mylène Dressler
Weaving a Stronger Web | Feb 19th*
Expanding the Impact of Your Personal Story with Research
Webinar presentation with Heather Lanier
Heartbeats | Feb 24th
Using a Scene's Emotional Rhythm to Build Momentum and Captivate Readers and Agents
Webinar presentation with Lisa Ellison
Past Webinars
Time Traveling
The Magical Powers of the Memoir Narrator
Webinar presentation with Judith Barrington
Sharing the Spotlight
How to Write Someone Else's Story
Webinar presentation with Joe Oestreich
52 Snapshots
A Memoir Starter Kit for the New Year
Webinar presentation with Sonja Livingston
How to Navigate the Lit Mag Landscape
And Find the Right Home for Your Work
Webinar presentation with Hattie Fletcher
They Walk! They Talk!
Secrets to Writing Engaging Characters and Vivid Dialogue
Webinar presentation with Dinty W. Moore
Writing About Childhood
Making Your Experiences Compelling to Adult Readers
Webinar presentation with Julie Marie Wade
Embodying Memory
The Six Senses of Creative Nonfiction
Webinar presentation with Brenda Miller
How to Write What Scares You
Without Scaring Away Readers
Webinar presentation with Heather Sellers
How to Write About Your Sex Life
Without Making Your Reader Cringe and/or Horrifying Friends and Family
Webinar presentation with Steph Auteri
No, You Don't Need To Be On Twitter
And Other Uncommon Advice fro Connecting with Readers
Webinar presentation with Stephen Knezovich
The Science of Scene
Time Perception, Neuroscience, and Story
Webinar presentation with Sean Prentiss
Not Just Cliffhangers
Ways to Build Suspense in Creative Nonfiction
Webinar presentation with Sharon Harrigan
First, Do No Harm
Writing About Journeys Other Than Your Own
Webinar presentation with Deesha Philyaw
Cosmic Zoom
Finding the Bigger Story
Webinar presentation with Adriana Ramirez
Writing Through the Lens
Thinking like a Photographer to Craft More Compelling Scenes
Webinar presentation with Grace Hwang Lynch
Writing Through Challenging Times
How to Maintain your Creativity in an Uncertain World
Webinar presentation with Lisa Ellison
Beyond the ME in Memoir
How to Write, Revise, and Publish Your Personal Essays and Memoirs
Webinar presentation with Lise Funderburg
Writing About Family
Hidden Pitfalls and Proven Strategies
Webinar presentation with Mieke Eerkens
Sharing Culture through Food Writing
How to Use Food to Examine History and Community
Webinar presentation with Jessica Kehinde Ngo
The Key to Freelance Success? Focus!
The Three P’s: Positioning, Packaging, and Pricing
Webinar presentation with Jane Friedman
Borrowing Forms to Jump-Start Creativity
Reestablish the Joy of Playing with Language
Webinar presentation with Patrick Madden
How to Better Reach Your Audience Online
Increasing your visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Webinar presentation with Dorit Sasson
When Is It Okay to Laugh?
How to use humor in creative nonfiction
Webinar presentation with Shannon Reed
The Power of Story
Finding the river of meaning in your memoir or essay
Webinar presentation with Dinty W. Moore
Making the Most of the First Page
Establish voice, create trust, and show what is at stake in the memoir
Webinar presentation with Kase Johnstun
The Personal Political
Write about social and political issues without sounding like a pundit
Webinar presentation with Jaswinder Bolina
Revision Made Simple(r)
Sometimes, revision can be tougher than facing a blank page
Webinar presentation with Marty Levine
Your Life in 70 Words (or Less)
Where to start, what to include & what to leave out
Webinar presentation with Paula Carter
Professional Development During the Pause
A structured clean up of your professional & promotional development tool kit
Webinar presentation with Chelsea Biondolillo
Byline Boot Camp
Everything you need to know to get your short nonfiction published
Webinar presentation with Melissa Petro
Crash Course in Creative Nonfiction
Everything you need to know to start writing your true story
Webinar presentation with Jenna McGuiggan
Opening Boxes
Stories in Everyday Objects
Webinar presentation with Yvette Benavides
Strategies for Writing about Death, Loss & Grief
Telling a universal story that will resonate with readers
Webinar presentation with Eleanor Vincent
Write Your Nonfiction Book Proposal
Step by step with Jane Friedman
Personal Essay Crash Course
Everything you need to know to start writing your true story
Webinar presentation with Jenna McGuiggan
Object as Subject
Writing inspired by what you hold
Webinar presentation with Megan Volpert
Tame the Beast
How to focus and frame your unwieldy story
Webinar presentation with Aaron Shulman
The Magical Marketing Trifecta
Perfecting your author website, email newsletter & social network
Webinar presentation with Jane Friedman
Writing the Tough Stuff
A free, online session, open to anyone, on writing about grief, loss, & trauma
Webinar presentation with Jessica Handler
Refund and cancellation policies
By 5pm ET one week prior to start date:
- Students may request a full refund or a transfer credit. Transfer credits must be applied within two years from your cancellation date.
- No refunds or transfers will be offered after this deadline.
Questions? Please contact our director of education, Sharla Yates, at yates[AT]creativenonfiction.org.
