I’m a writer who helps other writers. My online workshop offerings include one-day workshops as well as five-week programs that meet once a week.

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“Writing is finally a joy again thanks to Hurley’s expert insights and lovingly crafted workshop structure. As someone who took a long break from exercising my creative muscles, this experience has been a much needed refresher and confidence booster. I've enjoyed making friends with the wonderful souls who have participated alongside me, and being in the workshop is always the highlight of my week.” —Emma

“Hurley’s workshop proved to be a safe space for my writing week after week. She creates an atmosphere of active listening and reciprocity, where all her students are encouraged to delve into how and why a piece of writing works. Each week, I watched my little seedling of a story bloom into what it had the potential to be, all based on Hurley and my workshop-mates’ thoughtful feedback and suggestions for improvement. I felt affirmed as a writer and encouraged to pay close attention as a reader. I’m so excited to join Hurley in a future workshop. And if anyone reading this is thinking about joining for the first time like I was, I’d say DO IT! Future You will be glad you did.” —Katie

“Hurley’s workshops are a gift to writers. As a leader, she provides carefully curated reading selections, practical tips and tools for moving the work forward, and boundless encouragement through the highs and lows of the creative process. As a reader, she is one of my favorites, guiding critique sessions with an astute understanding of craft. Perhaps most importantly, Hurley focuses on the cultivation of a welcoming and invigorating writing community that extends far past the final workshop meeting.” —Rebecca

“Hurley’s workshops provide structure and inspiration to any struggling writer. Every workshop session, I leave feeling fulfilled, inspired, and ready to take on the problems in my writing. If you’re wondering where to go next in your writing, the answer is right here!” —Kalee

“I took my first workshop with Hurley when I was beginning to reintroduce myself to myself as a writer after many years off. I was green, nervous, and excited. Hurley created a wonderful environment for me to explore my voice as a writer. Throughout my three workshops with her, my work has grown exponentially in complexity and confidence thanks to her extremely helpful and thoughtful feedback. Whether you're new, returning, or advanced, you will love this workshop experience.” —Lexi

“I truly cannot say enough great things about this workshop. I was a novice writer when joining my first workshop—I had not written anything since college. I was so nervous and unsure of what my experience was going to hold. Hurley was SO helpful and kind throughout my entire writing process. She taught me so much about structure, writing styles, character building, and so much more in just five weeks. The feedback is not only going to make your work better but will build you up as a writer and give you the motivation to keep going. I am now proceeding full speed ahead and writing the first draft of my novel, which would not have been possible without this workshop.” —Nermeen

“Hurley’s workshop helped me create a writing practice that works for me and thoughtfully examine the strengths and weaknesses in my writing so I can continue to grow. The course brought a much-needed sense of community and focus to my oftentimes scattered and lonely process. I feel so much more confident in my writing and my ability to pay closer attention to what I read. Aside from all the wonderful practical skills, the course reminded me why I love to write, and of the importance of sharing, listening, and giving myself the space to be imperfect in my ongoing exploration as a writer.” —Greta