Katrina’s Events & Classes

Writing seminars and life lessons

Katrina teaches a variety of creative writing classes for aspiring novelists, essayists, and memoir writers. Her seminars and presentations are fun, accessible, and inspiring. Said one attendee, “Katrina Kittle is not only a gifted and creative writer, she is an excellent public speaker and engaging storyteller. She exudes kindness, compassion, intellect, and deep wisdom in her spirit. She knows what it means to be human.” Katrina also teaches “life class” workshops, such as her Happy Class and Leap & The Next Will Appear workshops (descriptions below calendar).

Katrina’s Calendar

Treat yourself—or someone else (or both) to one of Katrina’s upcoming classes or workshops.


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LET’S WRITE ABOUT SEX, BABY!
live webinar for Writer’s Digest University
March 12, 1:00 pm Eastern
(can’t attend live? register for the recording)

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ERMA BOMBECK WRITERS’ WORKSHOP
March 26-28
SOLD OUT

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TRADITIONAL NOVEL PUBLISHING 101
in-person for Words Worth Writing Connections
Thursdays, April 23, 30, and May 7, 6:15-7:45 pm
Wilmington-Stroop Branch of Dayton Metro Library

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WRITE WHAT YOU KNOW IN FICTION
(scroll down—my class is last on the spring roster)
in-person OR virtual for Thurber House
May 18, 6-8 pm Eastern
77 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215









  • "The Happy Class"

    This fun, informal workshop focuses on practicing happiness even with negativity swirling all around you–or self-care during tough times. Would you like to feel more positive (without giving up your awareness or fight)? Your happiness is not a frivolous, expendable luxury. The Pursuit of Happiness is one of our inalienable rights and is a powerful tool that can lead to improvements in your immune system, relationships, sleep, decision-making, creativity, and productivity…plus it’s FUN. The problem is, too few of us pursue it. You can make your own personal happiness a priority no matter what else is happening in the world–you don’t have to be in denial, but you also don’t have to deprive yourself. This workshop will combine story-telling, exercises, and plenty of interaction to set you on a path to reaping all the benefits from chasing joy.

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  • "Leap and the Net Will Appear: Steps For Creating Positive Change"

    The expression “Leap and the net will appear” is often misinterpreted as “just jump and someone will swoop in to take care of you,” but the reality is we galvanize our own life changes by leaping…and then we must weave the nets ourselves. This presentation has been a keynote speech, an hour-long talk and presentation, a three-hour workshop, and a three-week workshop. I enjoy tailoring the message to fit the time and needs of each group. Typically, a Leap class begins with my own journey (through adventures both positive and awful) to illustrate how I arrived at the lessons I’m sharing, then it transitions into a variety of writing, sharing, and brainstorming exercises to help the audience apply those lessons to their own lives.

    • Learn how to ask “What next?” instead of “Why me?” at setbacks, turning the worst things that happen to you into your greatest teachers

    • Create manageable, accumulative change, rather than waiting around for a big outside event to magically “fix” your life

    • Get tips for handling your own resistance at leaving your comfort zone

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  • Write Your Story

    Katrina’s creative writing classes cover a range of topics, including how to write great dialogue, how to find your muse, creating compelling plots, writing a novel in a year, how to be a ruthless reviser, and much more. Most of her writing classes are offered through Word’s Worth Dayton, but she also has workshops available for other groups. Check the calendar above. Click the “More Information” button below to contact her.

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