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Kayla Degala-Paraíso Kayla Degala-Paraíso is an NYC-based, Filipinx-American experimental writer and the instructor for the 2026-2027 Memoir Incubator.
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Fiction and Nonfiction Walk Into a Bar
In-Person Novel Incubator | Online Memoir Incubator
Join us on May 1st for "Fiction and Nonfiction Walk Into a Bar" a genre-crossing, part craft talk, part happy hour, with literary stars Alexander Chee and Hernán Díaz.
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February 23–March 1
Contemporary Craft Series with Katie Kitamura
Learn directly from one of the most influential voices in contemporary literature at our upcoming seminar with Katie Kitamura on February 26th.
Agent & Editor Manuscript Mart 2026
Manuscript Mart returns this May. Registration for one-on-one, 20-minute appointments with agents and editors is open now.
March Multi-Week Classes
Sign up for one of our multi-week workshops, starting in March, for all genres and writers at every stage!
Teen Summer: Sessions and Fellowship Opportunities
Calling all teens — come write with us this summer! Join our teen Summer writing experience featuring more connection, creativity, and community.
This Month's Featured Classes, Events, and Programs
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In-Person: Seaport | workshop
Jumpstart Your Novel
- Mar 04 – Apr 8, 2026
6 Wednesdays, from 10:30am-1:30pm (EST)
You’ve started a novel draft. Maybe you just have an idea, maybe you’ve written a few chapters, or maybe you’ve written a lot but aren’t sure how it… ...more
Online: Zoom | workshop
Developing Your Personal Essays
- Mar 04 – May 6, 2026
10 Thursdays, from 6pm-9pm (EST)
This workshop is for intermediate and advanced essay writers eager to dive deeper into their projects and get regular, thoughtful feedback in a… ...more
Online: Zoom | workshop
Poetry + Nonfiction: Hybrid Texts
- Mar 10 – Apr 21, 2026
6 Tuesdays from 6:00pm-9:00pm (EST)
What happens when writing refuses to fit neatly into one genre? In this class, we’ll explore the fertile space where poetry and nonfiction meet—where… ...more
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