Testimonial from a Workshop Participant

Creating a Safe and Nurturing Environment

In my writing workshops, I create an environment that is nurturing and safe. I am dedicated to rigor and excellence and encourage writers to become fearless in the pursuit of the unique beauty and truth of their story.

Working with Marita Golden was a major turning point in my life as a writer. She saw things in my work that I didn't see myself, and she guided me with the unmistakable skill of a true master. But more importantly, she saw things in me as a writer--as the person I am--that I had yet to claim. She helped and continues to help me toward full confidence in my vision. My voice is stronger and clearer because of her support.

Sarah Trembath

Author of This Past Was Waiting for Me and It Was the Scarlet that Did It

Write Regularly With Confidence

Becoming a skilled writer unleashes demons, doubt, fears and anxieties for which writers are often unprepared. Many who want to write fear they lack the talent or tenacity required of the dedicated writer. I lead workshops where these subjects are not taboo, are discussed openly and where writers find and create community. Through writing exercises inspired by my many years as a master teacher, participants break through the psychological barriers that cripple their attempts to write with regularity and confidence.

WORKSHOPS, CLASSES & SPECIAL EVENTS

If it is necessary to cancel a workshop, participants will be notified via email before the first day of class. If a class is canceled, registrants will be given the option to receive a full refund or they can use their payment as credit toward another workshop. This credit must be used within one year of the original payment. If you need to cancel your registration you will receive a credit that can be used toward another workshop. Contact marita@maritagolden.com. This credit must be used within one year of the original payment. No credits or refunds are given for missed classes.

“Working with Marita Golden was the best investment I could have made in my development as a writer.”

Bernardine (Dine) Watson

Author of Transplant, A Memoir

The Art and Craft of Fiction:

A Ten-Week Writing and Coaching Intensive

October – December 2025

Sessions: Tuesday Evenings

October 14, 21, 28 | November 4, 11, 18, 25 | December 2, 9, 16

6 pm to 8 pm EST on Zoom

You will receive individual coaching sessions in addition to the workshops. You will receive a pre-session coaching session and TWO FREE coaching sessions during the 10-week Intensive.

Open to writers who are at any stage in the writing of their project.

Tuition: $1800

Pay in full or three payments.

Tuition is nonrefundable but can be credited for use in another course if cancelation is necessary.

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What attendees say about this workshop:

Now I know there is no excuse not to write. I now have a tool - power writing - to use whenever I have 15 minutes to spare. Thank you!

Elaine Thomas

It was fabulous!!! You have such a wonderful, gentle demeanor that encourages the quietest to talk and the loudest to better understand. Thank you so very much.

Sherri Rose

You are ready to write!

Writing fiction is a journey into imagination, discovery, curiosity, dedication, craft, and openness to surprise.

In this 10-week Fiction Intensive you will learn how to create:

Memorable characters
A Compelling plot
Dialogue that is provocative and revealing
Narrative that plumbs the depths of your story and characters’ inner lives

In this workshop you will:

Grow as a writer
Become a member of a writing community
Get professional guidance and support

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