You can write stunning sentences.

And starting this Friday, February 6, you can learn how with acclaimed author and teacher Nina Schuyler, author of How to Write Stunning Sentences.

In this six-session course, Nina will guide you through the building blocks of unforgettable prose, showing you how sentences create voice, rhythm, and meaning on the page.

From Nina:

“All writers rely on the same building blocks: words. But what they do with those words distinguishes and defines their writing. Style is not decoration—it is content. Each week builds on the previous week using a spiral approach, integrating what you’ve already learned. Along the way, we’ll study published texts and generate our own stunning sentences.”

Course Schedule

All sessions meet 10:30–12:30 pm PT / 1:30–3:30 pm ET

Session 1
• Friday, February 6 – Syntax
• Friday, February 13 – More Syntax

Session 2
• Saturday, April 4 – Rhythm and Sound
• Sunday, April 5 – Schemes and Tropes

Session 3
• Saturday, June 13 – Diction
• Sunday, June 14 – Imagery

This course begins in just days, and only a few spots remain.

👉 Sign up now to secure your place and start writing sentences that carry meaning, music, and power.

WORKSHOP • 6 Sessions • February, April, June • See schedule

How to Write Stunning Sentences with Nina Schuyler

In this six-session workshop, discover how syntax, rhythm, diction, and imagery transform words into music. Learn from literary masters, practice in class, and craft stylish, powerful sentences that elevate your fiction, nonfiction, or memoir.

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