Begin Again: 6-Week Novel Starter Workshop
When: Monday evenings
Dates: September 14 - October 26, 2026 (No class 10/12)
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Beverly Senior Ctr, 90 Colon St. Beverly
Cost: $180 pp
Ages: 16+
What to bring: Your favorite notebook/paper and writing utensil(s)
Course Description: Whether you've got a half-finished draft gathering dust or a story idea you've been carrying for years, this six-week workshop is designed to help you start (or restart) your novel with clarity, confidence, and a real plan. We'll cover the foundational craft and mindset work every novelist needs, from character, plot, structure, voice, and the all-important question of how to actually keep going. You'll leave with a working novel concept, the opening pages drafted, and a roadmap for the months ahead. Designed for writers who want both craft instruction and a supportive community of peers who share a passion for writing.
Instructor Bio: Christine Meade is the award-winning novelist of the novels The Moon, Her Crown and The Way You Burn. She has two decades of experience as a writer, editor, and writing instructor. She has helped hundreds of writers improve their work and has a passion for bringing forward the best of every manuscript she reads. She has an MFA in Creative Writing from California College of the Arts. She lives with her husband and three kids north of Boston, MA. To learn more about Christine visit christine-meade.com