Special Events

We regularly welcome authors, publishers, and literary agents as part of our one-time and special event offerings.

College Essay Boot Camp

The college essay can be daunting in both its open-endedness and importance. The prompts ask students to do a kind of self-reflective narrative writing that many haven’t had much experience with, and, because the task often feels so high-stakes, it’s often difficult to know where to begin. How can students balance the seemingly impossible demands of this task with the imperative to stay true to themselves and write with authenticity? In an age of AI and Chat-GPT, it’s essential that the student’s voice remains at the heart of the essay. This intensive college essay boot camp is designed to bring students from blank page to completed draft over the course of four two-hour meetings.

Registration Here

Mon- Fri, 8/4 -8/8
12:15 – 2 EST

Generative Writing Camp for 6th-8th Graders

M – Th, 8/4 – 8/7
10 – 12 EST

Ready, Set, Edit: Summer Intensive

Mon – Fri, 8/11 – 8/15
10 – 12 EST

Short Story Intensive: From Start to Submission

Mon-Th, 8/18 – 8/21
5 – 7 PM EST

College Essay Boot Camp – August

T-TH, 8/19 – 8/21
10 – 1 EST

Self-Publishing Intensive

Sign Up For Our
Weekly Newsletter And
Receive 10 Free Prompts

Sign up
for our

Weekly

Newsletter

and receive 10 free prompts

Keri O'Connor

Business Manager

Keri grew up in Fairfield, CT. She received a B.S. in accounting from The Carroll School of Management at Boston College. Her professional career began at Arthur Andersen LLP, Boston where she earned her CPA. In 1999, she became the finance manager for Clear Channel Theatrical, one of New York City’s largest Broadway production companies with a focus on budgetary wellness. Keri was certified as a behavioral money coach (CMC) in 2014 and started her own practice. She continues to assist small businesses and individuals in behavioral and practical solutions for financial success. She lives in Fairfield with her four kids and golden retriever Daisy.