Whether you’re brand new to writing, been dabbling for years, or actively pursuing publication, the MockingOwl Roost creative workshops are here to help you improve your skills, develop writing intentions, and understand the publishing industry.
In 2024/2025, we are offering the following workshops, led by Rita Mock-Pike – author, writing coach, professional editor, full-time writer, editing instructor, and our editor-in-chief – along with the MockingOwl Roost team. Workshop tickets may be purchased through Eventbrite.
Starting Your Writing Career While Avoiding Burnout
- Date: April 14, 2025 @ 7pm CENTRAL USA TIME
- $35 each attendee
- Who is this workshop for? Beginner to intermediate fiction and nonfiction writers
- Tickets available on Eventbrite
Are you trying to break into the writing world but you’re not sure how to get started? This workshop is for you! With over two decades of experience in freelance writing, our Editor-in-Chief has compiled her top tips, tricks, and precautions that she’s learned along the way, and is excited to share them. Sign up to learn how you can move forward in building your creative career while also balancing the rest of your busy lifestyle.
Additional information and Eventbrite links to follow shortly on these workshops:
- Imaginative Idea Generation: How to Proliferate Ideas for Storytelling – TIME TBD
- Historical Fiction Writing 101: How to Dream, Research, and Craft that Authentic Fictional Story in the Era You Were Meant For – TIME TBD
- Crafting Believable Emotions for Your Fiction Characters – TIME TBD
- How to Show and Not Tell in Writing – TIME TBD