Short Story Workshop

Learn The Advantages and Artistry of Writing Short Stories

10 am-3pm 
Saturday, Nov 8 & Sunday, Nov 9
Luke AFB Recreation Area
415 Battalion Rd
Fort Tuthill, Flagstaff
$125 for Weekend Workshop
**Lunch Included**
Deadline to Register 11/5/25

Classes will discuss:
Story StructureOnce a writer understands the structure of a story, it’s easier to write one. We will discuss three common structures: Linear, In Medias Res, and In Finis

Literary Devices–Learn to access hundreds of literary devices including: Metaphor, Simile, and Analogy.

Setting and Scene–Learn to implement a chosen literary device in a scene to improve the impact of your story.

Characterization–Learn about attachable characters and non-attachable characters and the purpose of each. Create a character to integrate into your story.

Point of View Learn various ways to tell their story: known narrator, unknown narrator, animal, inanimate object, or entirely through dialogue and action.

Dialogue–Practice integrating dialogue into your plot.

Show Don't Tell–Turn boring description into a sensory experience for the reader

Publication–How and where to get noticed.


Requirements: This is a generative workshop so bring supplies to write a new short story with you. Also bring a way to access the internet: phone, tablet, or computer.





Krista Carter has been writing since age 10. She has published non-fiction and fiction and won awards as a playwright. Krista holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Indiana University, a Master’s in Sociology from Central Michigan University, and a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan. She has taught Creative Writing, Composition, Sociology, and Psychology. Krista writes stories for fun and explores the literary components that make a story a piece of art. She is currently working on a novel and a non-fiction book. She works as a mental health therapist, coach, and editor.

Shut Up & Write!

 This Saturday (4/19/25) is the return of



Come to Flagstaff's 

iHop Pancake House 

on the 

first and third Saturdays of the month at 

10 am 

to write, share, and inspire one another.

Itinerary

10:00: Introductions. Socializing. 

10:30: Quiet time to write.

11:00: Break.               

11:15: Quiet time to write.

11:45: Concluding check-in to see how everyone did. Don't worry, no one will ask you to read what you've written. 

Stick around, order lunch, and talk to other writers.

12:30: Critique Circle starts.


Book Fest

April 10-April 13 of 2025

Book Fest Highlights:





NOAZBF Heritage Square Literary Book Fair


Exhibitor Booths, Readings & Performances 

All day Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

@ Heritage Square (22 E Aspen)

 

11 a.m. - 6 p.m Wasted Ink. Zine Distro sponsored Maker Table: DIY Make and Take Zines at Heritage Square Maker Table  

 

11 a.m. Children's Story Hour + Craft

Matthew Henry Hall and Terrilyn Trejo

12:30 p.m. Youth Poet Laureate of Flagstaff and Youth Poetry Council present Literary Trivia Come out, play in a team or individually, and win some cool prizes!


2 p.m. Local Presses Showcase
 

Writers from Soulstice Publishing, Rinky Dink Press, The Thalweg, Little Somethings Press, and Shō Poetry Journal

3:30 p.m. Indigenous Storytelling

Ed Kabotie, Shaina Nez, + more!


5 p.m. Haiku Death Match + Ed Mabrey

Sign up to win CASH prizes for your haikus! Simply show up, sign up, and recite your poems. Followed by a featured performance by the GOAT poet, Ed Mabrey! 




Volunteer Opportunities