Classes & Events

What kinds of classes does Katrina teach?

I teach classes for beginning and experienced creative writers, primarily through Word’s Worth Writing Connections. We cover everything from completing a novel in a year to writing realistic dialogue and creating memorable characters. I give workshops to a variety of groups based on my “Reasons to Be Happy” lists and based on my own experience taking risks that lead to positive life changes. I also chat with fellow authors at bookstores and other venues.

Below are all of the classes I generally teach. If a class has already finished, stay tuned to this page for new dates!

  • The Happy Class

    Practices for finding happiness even with negativity swirling all around you

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  • Book Club Visits

    Katrina will visit your book club for free, virtually or in person, to discuss any of her novels

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  • Leap and the Net Will Appear

    How to galvanize change in your life by taking intentional leaps

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  • Description: Leave Out the Parts People Skip

    Sep 12, 2026
    Virtual

    Tips and exercises to make descriptions come to life with fresh, original, vivid images

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  • Let's Write About Sex, Baby

    Sep 28, 2026
    In Person or Virtual

    Explore the perils and joys of getting believable, effective, literary sex scenes on the page.

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  • Memoir: Write Your Story

    Sep 12–Oct 10, 2026
    In Person

    Five-week class for beginning or experienced writers who want to tell their personal stories

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  • The Craft Series

    Sep 24, 2026–Mar 25, 2027

    Monthly introduction to fiction writing classes for new writers or those who want a refresher

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  • Craft: Character

    Sep 24, 2026
    In Person

    Two-hour class about the keys to character, how to develop backstory, and more

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  • Description in Depth

    Oct 17–31, 2026
    In Person

    Three-week class designed to make your descriptions come to life

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  • Craft: Plot

    Oct 22, 2026
    In Person

    Two-hour class to help you draw a clear road map for your story that will keep a plot moving forward

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  • Craft: Dialogue

    Nov 19, 2026
    In Person

    Two-hour class to help you write realistic dialogue, in fiction or nonfiction

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  • Craft: Description

    Dec 3, 2026
    In Person

    Two-hour class with tips and tricks to make your descriptions come to life

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  • The Writer's 12-Step Class

    Jan 12–Dec 14, 2027
    Virtual

    Year-long course for writers who want to finish a novel (or memoir) draft in one year

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  • The Writer's Next Step

    Jan 14–Dec 16, 2027 Virtual

    Year-long class for Writer’s 12-Step graduates, focusing on a triage approach to revision

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  • Traditional Publishing 101

    Jan 18–Feb 1, 2027
    Virtual

    Three-week class on how to research and query agents, how to pitch a book, and more

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  • Jumpstart Your Writing

    Feb 3–Mar 3, 2027
    Virtual

    Five-week course with tips and tricks to get you writing again or keep you in shape between drafts

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  • Craft: Point of View

    Feb 25, 2027
    In Person

    Two-hour class about how to choose the best narration style for your story

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  • Dialogue In-Depth

    Mar 17–31, 2027
    Virtual

    A three-week class to help you write realistic dialogue, in fiction or nonfiction

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  • Craft: Voice

    Mar 25, 2027
    In Person

    A two-hour class about how to use voice to make your characters distinctive

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  • Create a Character

    Apr 7–May 5, 2027
    In Person

    Five-week class on writing complex, unforgettable characters

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  • First Chapters, First Impressions

    May 6, 2027
    In Person

    One-night class on how to grab readers right away

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