A two-semester, in-person course on novel writing, focusing on techniques for developing plot, character, scene structure, pacing, and theme, in a supportive workshop environment. The Fall and Spring semesters, each 12 weeks, are designed to be taken sequentially but may be taken individually with instructor approval. Appropriate for novelists working in any narrative genre. Caps at 6 students; enrolling for Fall 2025 now. Email amyegentry@gmail.com for details.
“Amy’s class was a revelation. After years of taking creative writing classes, a teacher finally—finally—focused on plot and story. I saw my novel-in-progress in a wholly new way and finished the class thinking, ‘Okay! I know what to do now.’”
- Jean S.
"I've loved being a part of Amy’s wonderful novel-writing class - it has helped me get my arms around my work faster and more successfully than I could have imagined! The format is super supportive, her lectures focused and clear, and her comments incredibly insightful. Amy makes space for the wandering weirdness of writing, but also thoughtfully focuses the conversations to keep the writer moving forward."
- Juli B.
"I went into Amy's class looking for story support and writerly community. Not only did I get both of these wishes come true, I also got a boost in my confidence around plotting and pacing, a reminder of why I love to write, and a weekly good time to look forward to as I learned. ...expect jolts of fun along the way, something that carries the page further in my opinion because it imbues your art with joyful creative energy."
- Katya L.
"There's such camaraderie among the writers in our group, and we're all cheering for each other as we work through the tough spots of our novels. Amy's instruction is so helpful, and her feedback is spot on. I feel like I'm making a lot of progress on my novel, and it's great to be able to turn to Amy and a group of writers with questions."
- Katherine L.
I take a limited number of clients for these services. To inquire about rates and availability, please email amyegentry@gmail.com or use the contact page on this website.