Upcoming In-person Workshops
In-person Generative Flash Workshop With Tommy Dean Harpers Ferry, WV - Lodging Not Included
Tuesday May 13th – Thursday May 15th 2025
This in-person workshop will be capped at 12 writers.
The workshop is generative and the goal is to help you start as many stories as possible.
The workshop space is in the outskirts of Harpers Ferry, WV. There is ample free parking onsite. (This is about an hour from Northern Va and about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Washington, DC.)
Lodging is Not included
A residential Flash workshop with Kathy Fish - Charles Town, WV - Lodging Included
Monday October 20th – Friday October 24th 2025
Residential Generative Flash Workshop with Kathy Fish
Join us for an unforgettable week of writing, learning, and creative connection at the 2025 Kathy Fish Residential Workshop in beautiful West Virginia.
The registration fee includes lodging, all meals and snacks, workshop materials, and parking. You’ll enjoy a private room (with either a shared or private bath), cozy amenities, and access to peaceful writing spaces—perfect for sparking new stories.
(travel is not included)
Build Your Author Brand and Get Ready to Launch Your Writing Career with Industry Experts
Monday January 12 – Thursday January 15, 2026 – Harpers Ferry, WV
- A query letter critique and workshop
- A first chapter critique and workshop
- A synopsis review and workshop
- An elevator pitch review and workshop
- A Professional Headshot
- A Bio critique and workshop
- A Website evaluation
- Classes on the publishing journey
- Tips for building a committee
- And much more
(travel is not included)
More details are coming soon. Reach out to Ellen for more information.
Past Workshops
Residential Short Story Workshop With Richard Bausch and Lisa Cupolo
Charles Town, WV - Lodging Included
Wednesday April 9th through Sunday April 13th
The workshop will be capped at 12 writers. This will allow all writers to get feedback
from and workshop with Richard, Lisa, and Ellen. We will all meet together and four stories will
be workshopped each morning. We will have craft lessons/generative sessions each afternoon.
Emily Chiles will be a guest instructor for one afternoon for a guest workshop and
everyone will be included in that session as well.
All attendees will be invited to submit one short story of up to ten pages for workshop.
These are due NO LATER THAN: March 1, 2025
A residential workshop with Kathy Fish - Charles Town, WV
October 2024
The registration fee covers workshop costs, one individual session with Kathy Fish, workshop materials, private room with bedding and towels, continental breakfast, lunch, dinner, light snacks, parking, and welcome gift.