Upcoming Classes and Events
Hit Submit: Sending Work to Magazines, Residencies, and Literary Agents
One Story (Online)
December 4–8
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Working with What You've Got: Using Memory and Family History as Source Material for Fiction
Hudson Valley Writers Center (Zoom)
December 12
12:30-4:30pm EST
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From First Thought to First Draft
Generative Seminar
Catapult (Zoom)
Mondays, January 11-February 15,
6:30-8:30pm EST
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I also conduct private editorial consultations for short story manuscripts. Please contact me for more information.
Testimonials
"Writing fiction is like leaping into darkness, reaching for a bar you can’t see. For the first few attempts at a story, you’re pretty much guaranteed to fall, even if you’re an experienced writer. On day one of our workshop, Lena set up a strong, elastic net of trust and support. We all felt inspired to try challenging feats, knowing that when we fell, we’d bounce back up and catch the bar with the momentum to swing to the opposite platform."—Former student
"Lena was a wonderful instructor, always a great blend of thoughtful and thorough when reading, as well as insightful during critiques. Our class featured a very diverse blend of voices, styles, and genres, and Lena was able to add value to every submission. She reads and comments with a true editorial eye, and her feedback truly helped improve my work."—Former student
"Lena was a wonderful instructor, always a great blend of thoughtful and thorough when reading, as well as insightful during critiques. Our class featured a very diverse blend of voices, styles, and genres, and Lena was able to add value to every submission. She reads and comments with a true editorial eye, and her feedback truly helped improve my work."—Former student