Take a Class from Leslie J. Hall


Benefits & Pitfalls of Joining Writing Groups

Fantasy, Futuristic, & Paranormal Romance Writers

Whether you just need encouragement or some detailed critiquing, a writers’ group can provide the support-net you need to succeed. Workshop will cover the basics of creating and organizing a writers’ group and different styles for both giving and receiving critique. Participants will learn how to create a safe environment for sharing the highs and lows of writing. This workshop is a great place to start networking for a group!

June 2- 13, 2025
2-week forum-style class via Groups.io

https://ffprwa.com/product/benefits-and-pitfalls-of-joining-writing-groups-jun-25/

Confessions of a Contest Judge

Fantasy, Futuristic, & Paranormal Romance Writers
Winning a contest can be the thrill, validation, and encouragement a writer needs to keep writing. It is also an excellent deadline and submission practice. How can our manuscript rise above other entries to be a winner? Learn how to get your entry to rise to the top!

Feb. 3 - Feb 14, 2025
2-week forum-style class via Groups.io

https://ffprwa.com/product/confessions-of-a-contest-judge-feb-25/

 

Beginning Fiction: Crash Course

Improve the depth and flow of your storytelling in a class designed for new and developing creative writers. You will work step-by-step through a plan for a complete story including developing characters, mapping plot, writing dialogue, and creating exciting beginnings and resolutions. Bring pen and paper and be prepared to write; you will have lots of exercises and opportunities for feedback. Don't spend another day NOT writing--join us and bring your stories to life.

Tuesdays
Jan 28 to March 4, 2025
6:30 - 8:30pm PT
Virtual via Zoom
North Seattle College

You Can Write Fiction!

Whether you are interested in short stories or novels, genre fiction or mainstream, you’ll learn the fundamentals needed to get jump-start your writing. Learn how to create characters, select point-of-view, write dialogue, structure a plot, and more! A cram course in fiction writing for the beginner. Start that story today!

Wednesdays
Feb 5 to March 5, 2025
6:30 - 8:00pm PT
Virtual via Zoom

Tacoma Community College

 

Classes for Business


Climb out of the exhaustion pit: avoid burnout and learn to thirve! via iaap, April 8, 2025 Register on Eventbrite

“Leslie is always such an awesome and motivational speaker. I love any subject she presents and can't wait for her next webinar!”

 

WRITE NIGHT

A Gathering of Puget Sound Fiction & Nonfiction Writers

Write Night is a small weekly facilitated writer's support/critique class. Enjoy coaching, creative writing exercises, and a chance to share your writing with people who understand you. Get regular feedback and create a support system for your writing life.  Write Night can become your built-in deadline and will help you write more, high-quality manuscripts.

Write Night IS ONLINE!

Weekly - Thursdays Nights
6:15-7:45pm pacific time
Online via Zoom
Email us to get on our mailing list to get notice to RSVP and recieve weekly logon details. writenightwa@gmail.com

 

Corporate training available



  • Business Writing Basics

Quote from recent attendee:

“It was the best three hours of training in which I’ve participated in a long time. You did a great job of covering a lot of material and giving us enough in the handout to be able to go back over what you taught us after the training session ended.  It was time and money well spent.” Jamie

  • Climb Out of The Exhaustion Pit: Avoid Burnout and Learn to Thrive!

  • Connections Matter: Mentoring

  • Goal Setting for Personal and Professional Success

  • Improving Your Email Communications 

  • No Magic Lamp Needed: How to Ask for What You Need for Professional Development

  • Setting And Sticking to Priorities for Professional and Personal Success

  • The Power of Words

  • Writing About Me (How to write resume summaries, performance self-reviews, and more)