Writing Workshops & Writing Retreats in Los Angeles & Online

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View our creative writing workshops, retreats, and coaching programs here. In addition to writing workshops, we also offer daily writing challenges and coaching programs.

Our workshops encourage creativity, spark inspiration, teach writers to write better scenes and help writers find other writers who understand the writing life.

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Creative Writing Workshops:

These workshops are live on Zoom. We get right down to writing. Get words on the page based on writing prompts designed to increase creativity and help writers improve scene writing and storytelling skills. Some workshops may have a lecture component, and some may not. See workshop details.

Workshop Date/Time Instructor Cost
In-Person Creative Writing Workshop – All Genre
A weekly generative creative writing workshop. Writers of all genres and skill levels are welcome to attend.

In Person in Los Angeles
Sundays – 11:00 am PST
2.5 hrs
Nicole Criona $49 per workshop Register Here In-Person Creative Writing Workshop in Los Angeles
Online Creative Writing Workshop – All Genre
A weekly generative creative writing workshop. Writers of all genres and skill levels are welcome to attend.

Online Workshop (Zoom)
Wednesdays – 5:30 pm PST
Saturdays – 10:00 am PST
2.5 hrs
Nicole Criona $39 per workshop Register Here Online Creative Writing Workshop
First Draft Incubator
Once a month, with my coaching clients, I offer a deep dive on a specific creative writing technique that is included with their coaching subscription. Now I’m opening these workshops to everyone.

Online Workshop (Zoom)
Once a Month on Tuesdays
06/10/25
07/08/25
08/12/25
5:30 pm PST
2 hrs
Nicole Criona $65 per workshop Register Here Online Creative Writing Workshop
Story Outlining Workshop
A biweekly outlining workshop. Learn story structure and create an initial outline that leaves room for discovery.

Online Workshop (Zoom)
Every other Thursday
Session Starting: 07/17/25
6:00 pm PST
2 hrs
Nicole Criona $425 total for 4 meetings Register Here Online Creative Writing Workshop
100 Days of Writing
Your goal: Write 200 words a day for 100 Days. Get daily email prompts designed to both inspire and educate you. Can you write 20k words in 100 days?

Email Course (Daily)
100 daily emails with optional coaching session
Start Anytime
Nicole Criona $125 – $225 Register Here Creative Writing Workshop by Email
Get Writing Again in 15 Days
A daily email course with easy, enjoyable daily writing prompts and coaching steps to help you get back into a daily writing habit.

Email Course (Daily)
15 daily emails with optional coaching session
Start Anytime
Nicole Criona $24.99 – $57 Register Here Creative Writing Workshop by Email
Lazybones Writing Magic Six-Week Audio Course
Lazybones Writing Magic helps you get motivated to write by teaching mind-body techniques to remove blocks that hinder creativity.

Weekly Six Week Audio Course
Start Anytime
Ellen Archer $99 On Sale
(reg. $225)
Register Here Audio Workshop Lazybones Writing Magic
Private Coaching
Working with a creative writing coach can help you get past blocks, be more productive, and proceed with confidence. Some writers who stop writing aren’t aware of why they stopped. A creative writing coach can help you discover the reason and help you move forward.

Private Coaching
By Appointment
Nicole Criona or Resa Alboher $225 – $625 monthly Learn More
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Book a Free Consultation
Private Coaching for Writers

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