Do you have a new story, article, or book idea? Are you trying to advance or finish a writing project? Perhaps you're trying your hand at a new genre. Get a jump start! At Jump Start Your Writing, you'll receive inspiration, guidance, and camaraderie. Published authors will share advice to steer you toward your goal.

If you are a writer or author with an existing body of work, this is the event for you! Submit a piece of writing and receive feedback from a panel of published authors. Their insights on the art and craft of writing plus a writing prompt kick off the Savvy Writers Workshop, followed by a sharing session of submitted work and commentary from the panelists and group.

Your book is written! Now what? Learn about Your Path to Publishing and Marketing Your Book. A panel of experienced authors representing independent, hybrid, and traditional publishing will share their insights and wisdom in an evening roundtable discussion. Get exclusive access to the panel in a small group setting to get all of your questions answered.

On-stage storytellers and authors preparing for book readings: get practice and polish your delivery to hook your audience at Rehearse Your Story. 

Screenwriters can explore craft and contemporary issues with a panel of experts and get feedback on a short screenplay at the Screenwriters Table. 

Write about and share your unique medical experience in Writing & Storytelling in Healthcare. Explore and process with the power of words.

Other focused workshops can be designed for your specific writing and storytelling groups.

Join other writers for support, accountability, and feedback with the Iron Writing Circle. Submit 1,500 words each week to the group for critique and meet in person to discuss everyone's writing. Each session begins with writing tips from the moderator. 

Ironed Words’ virtual offerings include Alpha/Beta Notes (submit up to 50,000 words for detailed feedback from a panel of published authors), The Vella Course Online (publish your book even before it’s finished AND EARN MONEY as you write), and Interview Prep for Authors (practice with a former TV news journalist before you do your book talk, podcast, or media interview).