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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
Spring In-Person Novel Generator
Deadline Extended to November 26th!
GrubStreet’s Spring (In-Person) Novel Generator with novelist Brittany N. Williams is designed to help you make real progress on your novel in a focused, collaborative environment.
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November 17–23
Announcing GrubStreet’s Next Executive Director
We are thrilled to announce that Kim Dawson Ohiomoba has been named GrubStreet’s new Executive Director.
Winter 2026 Draft Builder Workshops
GrubStreet’s Draft Builder Workshops are five-month courses designed to help you turn a book idea into pages with structure, accountability, and a clear plan to keep going. Apply by December 10th.
Contemporary Craft Series with Melissa Febos
Join us on January 27th from 6-7:30pm — for our next Contemporary Craft Seminar — "How Not to Be Boring" with Melissa Febos, the author of "The Dry Season".
Winter 2026 Virtual Open House
Join us December 4th at 6:00pm for an online info session about upcoming Winter 2026 classes, membership, and more!
This Month's Featured Classes, Events, and Programs
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Online: Zoom | workshop
Writing to Heal Workshop
- Jan 08 – Feb 12, 2026
6 Thursdays, from 6:00pm-9:00pm (EST)
In this class, we will examine how the writing process can serve as a healing tool for adversity and trauma. We will analyze poems, essays, articles… ...more
Online: Zoom | workshop
Jumpstart Your Writing in 2026
- Jan 13 – Feb 17, 2026
6 Tuesdays, from 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
6 Weeks, 6 Essays
- Jan 13 – Feb 17, 2026
6 Tuesdays, from 10:30am-1:30pm (EST)
Sometimes the smallest moment — or the shortest essay — holds the greatest revelation. In this generative class, you’ll write six personal essays… ...more
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