Craft Classes & Community

2025 Craft Classes

Jackson Hole Writers hosts craft classes every month of the year. These sessions are designed for writers of all levels and aim to provide a deep dive into specific aspects of the craft of writing. Participants develop skills and form community in fun and active learning environments. Both adult writers and young writers engaged in our Almost Authors programs love our craft classes

We also host monthly critique groups that provide opportunities for critical feedback in a supportive and generous environment. Join along anytime from the comfort of your home! Email us at info@jhwriters.org if you are interested in participating in a critique group.

So you finished your novel! Now what? Back to the beginning! All novels need editing and the first step is being your own editor. This seminar will contain tips for how to take a step back and see the flaws in your work so that you can make it the best version of itself.

Catherine Mack (she/her) is the pseudonym for Catherine McKenzie, the USA Today and Globe & Mail bestselling author of over a dozen novels. Her books are approaching two million copies sold worldwide and have been translated into multiple languages including French, German, Portuguese, and Polish. Television rights to Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies and its forthcoming sequels sold in a major auction to Fox TV for development into a series, with Mack writing the pilot script. A dual Canadian and US citizen, she splits her time between Canada and various warmer locations in the US. catherinemackauthor.com

Beyond the Book Deal: Why Publishing Smaller Works Matters

Tuesday, May 6th, 5:00-6:30 p.m. MST

Think publishing means landing a book deal first? Think again! Short stories, flash fiction, essays, and poetry aren’t just side projects—they’re powerful tools to build your reputation, sharpen your craft, and connect with editors who can open bigger doors. Even folks with book deals benefit from continued submission successes in smaller markets.

In this fast-paced session, we’ll demystify the world of publishing smaller works, from understanding submission guidelines to evaluating markets. You’ll learn how to avoid scams, target the right publications, and make your writing work for you. Whether you’re aiming for literary journals, anthologies, or online magazines, this workshop will help you develop a strategic plan to get your words into the world. Warning: You may leave this session with a list of places to submit—and no excuses left!

Key Takeaways:
Where to find markets for your work
How to evaluate opportunities (and avoid bad ones)
How to make rejections part of your strategy, not your failure

finnburnett.com

Submission Tracking Made Easy: Build a Spreadsheet, Build Your Career

Tuesday, May 13th, 5:00-6:30 p.m. MST

If you’ve ever lost track of where you submitted a story (or even if you submitted it at all), this workshop is for you. Keeping track of submissions doesn’t have to be complicated, but a messy inbox isn’t a career strategy.

In this hands-on session, you’ll create your own personalized submission-tracking spreadsheet—no technical skills required! We’ll cover the best ways to organize your submissions, track rejections (and acceptances!), and use data to refine your publishing strategy. You’ll also build on the information from “Beyond the Book Deal: Why Publishing Smaller Works Matters” to continue evaluating where to find the best markets and get practical tips to make submitting a sustainable habit, not a stressful afterthought.

Key Takeaways:
How to build a simple, effective submission spreadsheet
The best way to track rejections, responses, and resubmissions
Practical tips to make submitting feel manageable (and maybe even fun!)

finnburnett.com

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JH Writers

P.O. Box 3871
Jackson, WY 83001

307-200-5858