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Brittany Williams Brittany Williams is an award-nominated author and the instructor for our Spring In-Person Novel Generator.
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It's Time to Write
Fall Manuscript Mart & November Novel Month
Have ambitious plans for your novel this November? Take them further with GrubStreet’s November Novel Month which features daily writing hours and sign up for a Fall Manuscript Mart appointment to get one-on-one feedback from agents and editors.
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October 20–26
Stories &: An Evening of True Stories and Original Songs
GrubStreet presents a night of true stories by amazing authors and brand-new songs inspired by them. Join us in-person on Thursday, October 23rd.
GrubStreet's Lit Up Gala
Join us for a night dedicated to the power of writing and sharing stories featuring top literary stars on Thursday, November 6th.
Spring In-Person Novel Generator
Join a small cohort of students this spring to write the first draft of your novel! Application deadline is Wednesday, November 12th.
Last Chance for Fall Multi-Week Classes
Get Writing! We have an exciting line up of multi-week classes to take before the year end. Register before they start up in late October and early November.
This Month's Featured Classes, Events, and Programs
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Online: Zoom | workshop
Jumpstart Your Novel
- Oct 27 – Dec 1, 2025
6 Mondays, from 6:00pm-9:00pm (EST)
You’ve started a novel draft. Maybe you just have an idea, maybe you’ve written a few chapters, or maybe you’ve written a lot but aren’t sure how it… ...more
Online: Zoom | workshop
Jumpstart Your Writing
- Oct 29 – Dec 10, 2025
6 Wednesdays, 10:30am-1:30pm (EST)
Whether you’ve never written creatively before or you’re a more experienced writer looking for a recharge, your mission in this course is simple:… ...more
Online: Zoom | workshop
Revising the Personal Essay
- Nov 13 – Dec 11, 2025
4 Thursdays, from 6:00pm-9:00pm (EST)
You have a draft of a personal essay that you're excited about, and you're ready to polish and develop it with the help of careful readers. In this… ...more
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