Applications to the Writing Circle are now closed. Thanks to everyone who registered.
One Story Writing Circle
Application Fee: $10
Price: $650
Member Price*: $595
The One Story Writing Circle is a year-long education program and accountability group, hosted and moderated by One Story.
When you join the One Story Writing Circle, you join a small cohort of fiction writers looking to devote a year to improving their craft and process. Circle members will receive access to all of One Story’s online craft classes for the 2022 calendar year (a total of 9 courses plus access to online craft lectures at our Summer Writing Conference). In addition, they will attend monthly online meetings designed to help them set goals and create and maintain their writing practice, surrounded by a supportive community of writers from across the country and the world. As with One Story’s other online course offerings, the Writing Circle is geared toward fiction writers.
At these online meetings, facilitated by One Story staff, Circle members will set personal writing objectives, both creative and professional. Each meeting will also feature motivational essays, writing prompts, and resources aimed at helping writers achieve their targets. One Story will track individual and group goals so we can celebrate our progress together each month, and will host quarterly readings with Circle members who want to share their work with the group. At the December 2022 meeting, Circle members will celebrate and take stock of all they have accomplished during the year.
While there will be space for writers to share questions and ideas with each other, there will be no individual evaluations or reviews. The One Story Writing Circle is not a place for criticism or critique. It is a supportive space to help you reach your writing goals.
The Writing Circle will launch on January 13th, 2022 and will be limited to 30 students. Writers can be at any level, but to ensure a consistent and committed community, all applications must be received by December 19th, 2021 and writers must commit to the full year. Applications will consist only of a statement of intent.
We are seeking writers:
- with a clear project in mind
- with a need for community
- who are excited to be a part of a group environment and ready to get to work
The One Story Writing Circle costs $595 for One Story members and $650 for non-members, roughly the price of one in-person writing workshop.
What you get:
- A year’s worth of One Story online classes (9 courses on topics such as historical fiction, creativity, building short story collections, interactive fiction and more, plus access to all craft lectures at our summer conference, a $700 value)
- Exclusive access to monthly One Story Writing Circle meetings, featuring goal setting, essays on writing, accountability check-ins, readings, and a discussion board to share your progress with fellow members
- A small writing community built solely for support and encouragement
- Extended access to One Story online class material: all Writing Circle members will have unlimited access to 2022 course material for the duration of 2022 (regular students only receive access for 5 weeks after the class’s start date)
How to Apply:
We are seeking applicants who are ready to spend 2022 committed to their writing goals and who are in need of a community to motivate them. Applicants will be chosen based on their interest in and commitment to the class as demonstrated in their application. There is no writing sample required for this class. The deadline to apply is 11:59pm ET on December 19th, 2021. Applicants will be notified of acceptance the week of January 3rd, 2022.
Application Instructions:
Applications to the One Story Writing Circle will be taken via Submittable.
Application Guidelines:
In 400 words or less, please describe your current writing project and your writing goals for 2022. Share how being a part of a community like the Writing Circle would help you further your goals. You will also be asked to describe any experience you’ve had with a writing community, and to upload a current CV. Please note that we are seeking applicants who are looking for a writing community and who can share their progress with the group once a month.
There is a $10 application fee, which will be deducted from tuition upon acceptance.
Applications to the Writing Circle are now closed. Thanks to everyone who registered.
Member Discount: In order to qualify for our member discount, you must be a member at the time of registration. Please note that the discount is for our members only. Members commit to annual donations and receive benefits that allow them to participate in the organization in more meaningful ways. Not all One Story subscribers are members. If you’d like to find out more about becoming a member, you can do so here.
Refund Policy: One Story class payment is non-refundable after the class’s start date. For questions about the refund policy, or if you are unable to take the class after you have registered, please contact maribeth.
If you have any questions, please contact edu.support.
