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Marry the wildness of your imagination to the rigor of structure
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upcoming workshops

Join the 80,000+ writers who have taken the 90-day journey!

the 30-day outline
begins oct 10th

The 30-Day Outline is a Live-on-Zoom workshop with Alan Watt that will take you from initial idea to the completion of a solid outline in 5 weeks.

the 90-day novel®
begins jan 12th

The 90-Day Novel® is a Live-on-Zoom workshop with Alan Watt that will take you from initial idea to the completion of your novel’s first draft in 90 days.

story day
jan 18th

In this powerful one-day workshop Live-on-Zoom, I will take you through the process of connecting to the core of your story and marry your passion to craft.

the 90-day memoir®

The 90-Day Memoir® is a Live-on-Zoom workshop with Alan Watt that will take you from initial idea to the completion of your memoir’s first draft in 90 days.

the 30-day outline

Oct. 10th-Nov. 7th

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siren tales: a women's writing workshop

A weekly 2-hour gathering of dedicated women (and for all who identify as she/her) who come together to write and share their work in a creative and supportive environment that deepens over time. It is your place to connect, to grow, to take risks, and to soar.

Now Available! True Tales from The 90-Day Memoir: Pandemic Stories

Early 2020 saw 7.8 billion people go into lockdown as a result of Coronavirus 19. Twenty authors from L.A. Writers’ Lab share their particular experiences that occurred during this unprecedented time.