At Book Society, we believe writing—like reading and wine—should be both meaningful and enjoyable. Whether you’re polishing a manuscript, just getting started, or simply yearning to reconnect with your creative voice, our new Write On! workshop series is designed to help you build a writing practice that feels both purposeful and sustainable.
Led by three acclaimed authors and teachers, this three-part series explores the craft and confidence behind great writing—from defining your goals to refining your voice to crafting sentences that sing. You’ll leave each session inspired, grounded, and equipped with tools to take your writing to the next level.
February 25 – How to Write Stunning Sentences with Nina Schuyler
Drawing on the work of master writers, Nina shares techniques and exercises to help you craft sentences that captivate, resonate, and elevate your prose from good to unforgettable.
Each session includes guided discussion, practical exercises, and take-home inspiration to deepen your writing practice long after class ends.
Included with your ticket:
- A Writer’s Resolution: A Guided Journal for Realizing a Rewarding Writing Practice by Christine Walker
- Light snacks and beverages to keep the creativity flowing
- Hands-on writing exercises to help you practice your craft
- Opportunities to connect with published authors who share real-world experience in writing, publishing, and sustaining a creative life
Nina Schuyler is a former professor at University of San Francisco, and currently teaches creative writing for Stanford Continuing Studies, Book Passage, and Sibyl Writing Craft. She also facilitates the popular Stunning Sentences Substack. Her fiction has received accolades as well and includes, In This Ravishing World, and the novels, Afterword, The Translator, and The Painting. Her short stories have been widely published and honored.