ONLINE The Lyrical Sentence: Make Every Word Count
One-Day Workshop | Monday, October 26, 2026
9am - 12am PT | 10am-1pm MT | 11am-2pm CT | 12pm-3pm ET | 1pm-4pm AT
Instructor: Sage Tyrtle
MEMBER PRICE: $75.00
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $100.00
Your sentences are the heartbeat of your story. This intensive three-hour workshop is for writers of literary fiction who want to elevate their prose from functional to unforgettable. We will move beyond basic grammar to explore the musicality of language, focusing on rhythm, cadence, and the power of precise word choice. Through a series of guided exercises, you will learn to identify and eliminate clunky phrasing, craft sentences that resonate with subtext, and use sound to create mood. Leave with a sharpened ear and practical techniques to infuse every line of your work with intention and lyrical power.
This is an interactive online class using the Zoom web platform.
Sage Tyrtle is an award-winning storyteller, Moth GrandSLAM Champion, and contributor to NPR, CBC, and PBS. Their work, featured in publications like *Apex Magazine* and *The Offing Anthology*, is recognized with multiple Pushcart Prize nominations. Since 2010, Sage has taught over 150 high-energy, transformative workshops worldwide for organizations such as SmokeLong Quarterly, Clarion West, and the Afghan Women's Association. As a writer, facilitator, and performer, they specialize in helping others uncover honest, resonant, and unforgettable narratives where craft meets raw humanity. (More info: www.tyrtle.com)
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