No Contact — Book Tour
Stay tuned for more dates!
Saturday, May 2
Miami, Florida
Books & Books
7pm ET
In conversation with Deesha Philyaw
Details TBD
Tuesday, May 12
Denver, Colorado
Lighthouse Writers Workshop
6pm MT
In conversation with Erika Krouse, Anna Qu, Raksha Vasudevan, and Soni Brown
Register here / Livestream here
Upcoming Classes
Tackling Trauma and Taboo in the Personal Essay
Writing about difficult experiences can help us process them, reach catharsis and empowerment, and heal. The personal essay can be the perfect vessel to distill a tough topic into a digestible shape, challenging us to be selective and specific while leveraging voice and form.
In this class, we will discuss how to navigate a tough topic through craft, mitigate it for the reader, and care for the writer self. We will talk about choosing the right angle and entry point, experimenting with structure, and assessing the potential risks of telling difficult truths. We will also review examples from acclaimed essay authors. This craft lecture will offer short writing prompts and the opportunity for questions. Given the limited time and sensitive nature of the topics explored, we will not share our work.
Hybrid class (Zoom, or in Denver)
Tuesday, May 12
3-5 pm MT / 2-4pm PT / 5-7pm ET
$75
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Fireside chat with Kirsten sundberg Lunstrum & Margot Kahn
fireside chat with AuTHORS MARY BOONE AND BRANDI HARRINGTON
Fireside chat with Kirsten sundberg Lunstrum & Margot Kahn
Join me at Grit City Books for a Fireside Chat with Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum and Margot Kahn.
We'll discuss Outer Stars, Lunstrum's new award-winning collection. In seven short stories both realist and speculative, Lunstrum considers life in the Anthropocene, an era marked by individual isolation, environmental degradation, and the erosion of our relationships with one another and our land.
Grit City Books
Tacoma, WA
Thursday, February 5
Lunch edits
fireside chat with AuTHORS MARY BOONE AND BRANDI HARRINGTON
Fireside chat with Kirsten sundberg Lunstrum & Margot Kahn
Lunch Edits has been such fun, a wonderful way to connect with writers and others editors for a regular hour each month.
Due to availability changes, I'm canceling meetings for the foreseeable future. I will share here if things change. Thank you!
fireside chat with AuTHORS MARY BOONE AND BRANDI HARRINGTON
fireside chat with AuTHORS MARY BOONE AND BRANDI HARRINGTON
fireside chat with kirsten sundberg lunstrum, author of 'ELita'
Join me at Grit City Books for a Fireside Chat about the ins and outs of publishing a children's book!
Have you ever dreamed of writing a children's book? Authors Mary Boone and Brandi Harrington will be answering all my questions (along with any you might have!) and sharing a glimpse of the industry.
Grit City Books
Tacoma, WA
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
fireside chat with kirsten sundberg lunstrum, author of 'ELita'
fireside chat with kirsten sundberg lunstrum, author of 'ELita'
Join me for a Fireside Chat at Grit City Books and a literary conversation you won't want to miss! I'll be speaking with author Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum about her debut novel Elita.
Read my profile about Lunstrum and this "Nordic noir" mystery in the Seattle Times.
Grit City Books
Tacoma, WA
Thursday, February 20, 2025
LEVELS OF EDITING @ WRITE IN THE HARBOR
LEVELS OF EDITING @ WRITE IN THE HARBOR
What can an editor do for you? We’ll discuss the levels of editing and the differences in editorial guidance between self-publishing and traditional publishing. What is developmental editing? Should you hire a beta reader? Is line editing the same as copy editing? What is a style guide? Let’s explore editing. All levels welcome.
Write in the Harbor — 10th Anniversary Regional Writers Conference
Gig Harbor, WA
Saturday, November 2, 2024
two sessions @ write on the sound
LEVELS OF EDITING @ WRITE IN THE HARBOR
2024 Write on the Sound Conference
Edmonds, WA
Friday, October 4, 2024
The Essentials of Scene:
Master the Art of Immersive Writing
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Levels of Editing:
From the Big Picture to Catching Typos
Levels of Editing: FROM ASSESSING THE BIG PICTURE TO CATCHING TYPOS
What can an editor do for you? We’ll discuss the levels of editing and the differences in editorial guidance between self-publishing and traditional publishing. What is developmental editing? Should you hire a beta reader? Is line editing the same as copy editing? What is a style guide? Let’s explore editing. All levels welcome.
Pacific Northwest Writers Association Conference 2024
Seattle, WA
Thursday, September 19, 2024
THE OUTLIER: ELISABETH EAVES IN CONVERSATION WITH JENNY BARTOY
Join me for a Fireside Chat at Grit City Books and a literary conversation you won't want to miss! I'll be speaking with author Elisabeth Eaves about her debut thriller novel The Outlier.
Read my profile about Eaves and this "taut, intelligent novel" in the Seattle Times.
Grit City Books
Tacoma, WA
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
VOICES OF TACOMA: The art of self-editing
Let's dive into the art of self-editing! We will discuss how to polish our work for publication. The content will apply to poets and prose writers. We will talk about finding the "through thread," tightening sentences, looking for music and rhythm, seeking and crafting pattern, adding sensory details and specificity, creating a lexicon, and more.
Tacoma Public Library, Moore Branch
Free, also on Zoom
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
How to Be an Editor: Explore the Path to an Editorial Career
What does it mean to be an editor?
Freelance editor Jenny Bartoy will explain the variety of jobs that carry this title, what skills are required for succeeding in each, and the paths you can follow to establish an editing career.
University of Puget Sound
Department of English
Monday, March 21, 2022
Show & Tell: Bring Your Story to Life
You've heard that old writing advice, "Show, don't tell." Come to this workshop to learn how to enrich your descriptions with specificity and sensory details, avoid information dumps, craft engaging scenes, and balance your pages. We'll discuss whether it's okay to "tell, don't show" and how to make your writing come to life and emotionally connect with your reader. Beginning and intermediate writers welcome.
Tacoma Public Library
Online and free
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Show & Tell
You've heard that old writing advice, "Show, don't tell." Come to this workshop to learn how to enrich your descriptions with specificity and sensory details, avoid information dumps, craft engaging scenes, and balance your pages. We'll discuss whether it's okay to "tell, don't show" and how to make your writing come to life and emotionally connect with your reader. Beginning and intermediate writers welcome.
Creative Colloquy
Online and Free
Saturday, November 6, 2021