Writing Workshops with Susan Brown, PhD

Susan Brown, PhD

Want to Know the Secrets of the Greatest Writers?

What if you could apply the subtle, often undetectable, strategies and devices of the literary masters in your own work? Now you can. Bring your memoir or novel (in any stage of development) to the next level with James Joyce scholar and master teacher, Susan Brown PhD. Please contact Susan with any questions, to see if the class fits your goals, and/or to reserve a spot. susansutliffbrown@gmail.com

The Secrets of the Great Writers Workshop
Monday Evenings on Zoom from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm EST
Option 1: Monday September 8 to October 6, 2025
Option 2: October 13 to November 17, 2025
$450 limit 12

What Will You Learn?

The secret handshakes for effective drafting and internal monologue from James Joyce; writing about trauma from Boris Pasternak; unifying a book with a symbolic leitmotif from Jeanette Walls; the wrong-headed quest structure from Louise Erdrich; literary allusion to build theme from Eudora Welty; symbolic imagery for theme and characterization from Toni Morrison and Fitzgerald; and creating a mesmerizing a narrative voice from Twain, Dickens, and Daniell Woodrell. And that’s the first hour.

What Will You Write?

Writers will apply the lessons of the literary masters directly to their projects based on assignments and brief private editorial sessions with Dr. Brown. In weekly feedback session, writers then will have the option to share new work with the class.

Registration

A $75 non-refundable deposit holds your seat with the balance due a month before the first class. Enrolling in the workshop includes a private 30-minute introductory meeting with Dr. Brown and three hours of private editing during the workshop. Please call (941-855-044) or email Susan with any questions.

To learn more about Dr. Brown and this workshop please go to susanbrown.com 

Reviews of Susan Brown’s Secrets of the Greatest Writers Workshop

Susan is not only a superb teacher, she is extraordinarily knowledgeable about writing, editing, and literature generally. Her classes are carefully planned and fast paced. The materials she distributes each week are outstanding. I cannot imagine any writing coach more committed than Susan to educating, inspiring, guiding and editing the work of her students. See my podcast discussion with Susan. ~ Howard Altarescu, Woodstock, NY. Host of the podcast, “Tell Me What You’re Reading”

Through Susan’s captivating teaching and her gentle editing of my work, I have learned many new skills. She’s pushed me to write at a level I never dreamed of reaching. ~ Billye Turner, Dallas Texas

Participating in both of Susan’s workshops was one of the best decisions I have made in my writing journey. She is extremely knowledgeable about writing strategies, skills, and “secrets.” Susan spends so much time with each student, providing high level insights and feedback on every piece. She has raised the bar in my writing. I highly recommend these classes for any serious writer wanting to elevate their project, whether it be memoir or fiction. ~ Darci Olson, Lafayette, CA

I have taken various writing classes over the last three years and I highly recommend Susan Brown’s Secrets Of The Greatest Writers Workshop. It has been by far the most helpful . She challenges us with new ideas and her ability to bring out the best in her students is remarkable. My memoir project has improved by leaps and bounds in just a few short weeks working with her. The structure of her classes is also helpful since we get feedback throughout the week. ~ Suzanne Travis, Los Angeles