MASTER YOUR CRAFT WITH MICHAEL TODD GALLOWGLAS, MFA

M Todd Gallowglas's writing classes combine two of the most elusive things you can find: applicable, useful knowledge and a whole lot of fun. You'll leave a better writer than you came, and you'll do so with a big smile on your face. - Mark Gelineau, author

CONTINUING SCHEDULE

LIVESTREAMS every Tuesday at 7pm Pacific
YouTube.com/@MToddGallowglas
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READING AS A CONTACT SPORT - Free
Part book club, part geek lit theory group class, part writing class, all amazing.
Click here for schedule and titles.

GALLOWCLASS WRITING COMMUNITY

Over the years, my classes and teaching have taken on many forms. They've grown, evolved, and have now settled into more than just classes. The Gallowclass community of writers is invested in continuous growth for all members. This is the kind of group I wish I had when I was looking to find my path as a writer. I wanted a place where I could hang out with other writers to help each other grow, thrive, and cheer each other on.

With the new Gallowclass model, everyone who joins will get access to:

Gallowclass community website:
https://wet.ink/gallowclass/
The website will have discussions, opportunities for feedback, reading recommendations, a monthly discussion on a craft of writing book, and more. This will be a community hub for all, and I imagine it will grow organically.

Monthly feedback/critique group
2nd Thursday - 6:30 pm Pacific.
We'll be using my innovative workshop process proven to get writers excited to take on new drafts.

Monthly writing workshop
3rd Saturday - 7:30 am Pacific.
(May be rescheduled if I have an event that day in any given month.)

ALL self-paced classes.

Currently includes:
Exploring Your Aesthetic
Exploration of Craft
4 Principles of Engaging Writing
Killing Writer's Block Generative Jumpstart
Expanding Your Imagination
Outspoken Authors 1-5

Forthcoming Classes:
Poetry for Genre Writers
Exploring the Short Story
Exploring the Novel
Exploring Poetry
Dramaturgy
Outspoken Authors 6-10, 11-20, 21-25, 26-30

Membership is $75 a month or $750 a year; lifetime memberships also available.

Email gallowglas@gallowglasarmy.com to see if Gallowclass is the right thing for your writing journey

MENTORSHIP (Tuition per month varies)

In a mentorship, the student and I will discuss the student's goals. We can work together on a single project or strengthen their writing skills in general. Based on that discussion, I'll come up with a reading list. This will be a combination of fiction (short stories and novels), possibly poetry, and essays about the craft of fiction intended to help the student meet their specific goals. I can't say much more about this class, as I expect each mentorship will be vastly different from the others. I currently have two going on, and I'm discussing a third; each student has vastly different reading and writing goals.

TESTIMONIALS

Exploring Your Aesthetic taught me what I wanted to write. Exploration of Craft taught me how to write it. - Emily F.

As a writer, I forget sometimes that the best teacher is continuing to read, often books I wouldn't initially pick up off the shelf myself. But where to start? There’s an overwhelming amount of books out there. The Reading Like a Writer class takes out all the guesswork for me. Gallowglas picks fantastic reads and challenges you to take what you’ve learned and apply it to your own work. - Katie S.

For the last few years as a writer, I've struggled with discouragement and had little sense of direction. "Exploring Your Aesthetic" helped me rediscover what's important to me about writing. Delving into the excellent readings expanded my perspective on what it means to be a writer and the immeasurable value of the written word. As a teacher, Gallowglas has done a great job of letting me learn for myself while encouraging me to go deeper, look harder, and get everything I can out of the course. The creative exercises have been challenging and a lot of fun. Number one most important fact: I'm writing again and enjoying it. - Rebecca C.

My critical reading and writing have improved since working with Gallowglas as my mentor. His approach allows me to dig in where I want, and keeps me on the path we've set out. Asking Gallowglas to mentor me is one of the best decisions I've ever made. - Stephanie A.