Writer, Educator, and Storyteller
Two weeks until the launch of the Prom Queens: Celebrating Prom Poems & Stories by Queens Writers anthology from Poets of Queens Press!
First join us for this free, pre-launch event at the Queens Public Library, Broadway branch this Saturday, 4/25, 2–4 pm, in celebration of National Poetry Month.
Open to writers of all levels. RSVP here.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of National Poetry Month!
Come celebrate with this free, generative workshop at the Queens Public Library, Broadway branch on Saturday, 4/25, from 2–4 pm inspired by the launch of the Prom Queens: Celebrating Prom Poems & Stories by Queens Writers anthology from Poets of Queens Press.
Open to writers of all levels. RSVP here.
Mark your calendars and register for these generative writing workshops that I’m thrilled to design and lead in partnership with Queens Memory and the Queens Public Library.
3/22 Queens & Me: Neighborhood Stories Beyond the Data at Culture Lab LIC
More Info & Register Here
4/25 Prom Queens: Poetry Workshop at Queens Public Library Broadway Branch
More Info & Register Here
As part of The Center for Fiction’s NEA Big Read programming for Toni Morrison’s Beloved, I’m honored to lead this free close reading and personal narrative writing workshop for students in grades 11 and 12.
Held on Saturdays from April 30th through May 21st, students will examine the various ways memory takes shape in the novel and then mine their memories to create personal narratives. Students should apply by April 13th here.
The Astoria Bookshop drop-in creative writing workshop continues every other Sunday via Zoom. Next up, 11/7 at 4 pm!
11/7: Beings + Things: Objects in the Time of Covid
Did the pandemic give an ordinary object new meaning?
How can that object tell the story of your state of being?
We’ll inspire some writing by sharing the “stuff” that got us through.
Click here to register.
11/21: Give Me a Deadline: Feedback Workshop
Have a piece or need a deadline to finish one? We will share screens and read each other’s drafts out loud and provide group feedback. 1800 words (or less).
Participation is limited to 4 people, so click here to register and grab your spot today.
One final chance on 8/21 for students to spark ideas for their personal statements and be entered to win a free college essay coaching package.
Feel free to contact me at kjfitzsimmons@gmail.com with questions!
Looking to find focus? Join us for a virtual write-in! Two Tuesday sessions are available each week.
Format: We check in on what we’re working on, write silently for 1:40, then check out by sharing how it went. Email kjfitzsimmons@gmail.com for more info and to register.
This summer, I’m thrilled to be partnering with Revisionary Writing and Editing to offer three FREE online college essay writing workshops.
If your students or kids are looking to get a running start on their personal statements, these 1.5-hour sessions can help get them going. Registration is now open at stand-out-stories.eventbrite.com
The Astoria Bookshop creative writing workshop continues ONLINE with three coming up this May! Contact me for more info and to register.
Thrilled to be teaching two sessions of Stand-Out Stories: Personal Essay for College Applications and Beyond at The Center for Fiction via Zoom this summer!
We’ll spend two weeks mining memories and trading true tales to help students see that their slice of life is as valuable as anyone else’s in the world.
Spread the word and feel free to contact me at kjfitzsimmons@gmail.com with questions.