Upcoming Classes and Events

Catapult Generative Seminar: From First Thought to First Draft
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
January 8th–February 12th, 2020
1140 Broadway, Suite 704 
New York, NY 10001 
SOLD OUT

Online Generative Class: Write with One Story 2020 
January 21-27
with me, Lisa Ko, Lillian Li, Hannah Tinti, and Patrick Ryan
REGISTER HERE

Workshop: 8-week Fiction I/II at Sackett Street
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30
March 10-April 28 
Park Slope
APPLY HERE

I also conduct private editorial consultations for short story manuscripts. Please contact me for more information. 
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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