Webinars hosted by CNF
Webinars are a convenient and affordable way to learn practical writing, revision, and publishing skills. Our experienced instructors and professionals can help you gain the skills you need to succeed on a variety of topics from the basics to the book proposal.
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.
Webinars are open to writers at all levels. New webinars are announced regularly, so check back often or sign up for our newsletter.
Now Enrolling
Webinars run Wednesday at 2 pm eastern time
How to Write About Your Sex Life | November 11th
Without Making Your Reader Cringe and/or Horrifying Friends and Family
Webinar presentation with Steph Auteri
How to Write What Scares You | November 18th
Without Scaring Away Readers
Webinar presentation with Heather Sellers
Embodying Memory | November 25th
The Six Senses of Creative Nonfiction
Webinar presentation with Brenda Miller
Writing About Childhood | Dec 2nd
Making Your Experiences Compelling to Adult Readers
Webinar presentation with Julie Marie Wade
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.
Past Webinars
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 EST 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.
