Current Courses

OLD DRAFT, NEW SPARK - Register now!

In this four-week online course, you’ll we’ll organize all of our old files, organize abandoned drafts, note what still feels alive, and set measurable goals for our writing lives in 2026. There will be time to share work with small groups of peers, receive in-the-moment feedback, and find inspiration from a cohort of writers looking to prioritize writing in the coming year.

FOUR 1.5 HOUR ONLINE SESSIONS, ZOOM

MEETINGS INCLUDE: Short readings with peers, guided revision exercises, generative prompts, brainstorming sessions, and goal setting.

DATES: Thursdays, November 6, 13, 20, December 4

TIME: 6:30 - 8:00PM PACIFIC

PRICING:

STANDARD PRICE $100
EARLY BIRD (BEFORE NOON PACIFIC NOV. 2) $80
MINIMUM CLASS SIZE 10 - Bring a friend!

HUMANITY IN THE AGE OF AI - Register now!

In this four-week online course, we’ll study Ross Gay’s “essayettes” in The Book of Delights and The Book of (More) Delights. Following his example, we’ll practice documenting, the most human details of daily life, embracing playfulness, rabbit-hole footnotes, weird tangents, and meandering sentences that contain beautifully controlled logic and poignant emotional truth.

FOUR 2-HOUR SESSIONS, ZOOM

MEETINGS INCLUDE: Readings, discussions, guided writing, peer and instructor feedback.

DATES: Tuesdays, November 11, 18, DECEMBER 9, 16

TIME: 6:30 - 8:30PM PACIFIC

PRICING: $175

MINIMUM CLASS SIZE 8 - Bring a friend!

BUILD A WRITING GROUP - Register now!

In this four-week online course, you’ll virtually meet other writers looking to meet other writers. In a series of breakouts and small-group activities, you’ll share your writing goals for 2026, read excerpts of your work, discuss the kind of support you most (and least) want, and - by the end - be part of a small group dedicated to mutual literary success in the coming year.

FOUR 1.5 HOUR SESSIONS, ZOOM

MEETINGS INCLUDE: Short readings with peers, creative matchmaking activities, goal setting for 2026. Design your ideal group for support, accountability, or critique, and work alongside others with similar goals.

DATES: Wednesdays, November 12, 19, December 3, 10

TIME: 6:30 - 8:00PM PACIFIC

PRICING:

STANDARD PRICE $125
EARLY BIRD (BEFORE NOON PACIFIC NOV. 2) $105
MINIMUM CLASS SIZE 10 - Bring a friend!

Write With Me

For 15+ years, I’ve taught creative nonfiction at Seattle’s Hugo House, and for 3+ years with Writers.com. In addition, I run my own private courses (see below for current offerings), and have availability to work privately a small number of clients as a coach and developmental editor.

I love helping emerging writers get their work in shape for publication—please be in touch if you need a manuscript consultation, editing & structural advice, or general critique!

Client Testimonials

"Nicole is an amazing instructor. It's sometimes hard to find the right mix of generative inspiration, craft and structure - but Nicole does just that. She brings it all the elements together in a way that feels fun and intuitive. Whether you're a beginning writer or putting the polishing touches on your almost-finished manuscript, Nicole teaches in such a way that there's something for everyone. My writing has not only improved thanks to Nicole, but I always feel energized and ready to produce more after class." - Allison Ellis

"Sometimes a writer needs structure and accountability in order to keep pace on a project; Nicole's class gave me both of these, and the social aspect I needed in my writing process. If you want a fun teacher with great prompts that inspire you, let Nicole be your Captain!" –Lance Garland

"Nicole's editing always pushes my writing further. With her background in poetry, she instills a command of each line and has a way of making everything sound better. She's edited my fiction and essays, and, as in her own work, she can go hilarious or heartbreaking." - Paulette Perhach