A month-long series of five evening or afternoon sessions with independent writing time in between.

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Choose between two immersive workshop formats:

evening/AFTERNOON Model

SATURDAY intensive

A Saturday intensive that lasts from 9am to 3:30 pm. Students do not work outside of class time.

LIVE WORKSHOP FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS •

Immerse yourself in a focused, one-day writing experience with back-to-back workshop sessions and limited time for independent work. This format provides a condensed version of the evening model class and does not require any work outside of class time.  

*This workshop is tentative to seats filling and requires a minimum of five enrolled participants to run. If minimum enrollment is not met, registered applicants will be notified with alternative options or a complete refund.

FORMAT: IN-PERSON, ONE-DAY
LOCATION: CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY
DATES: 21 Feb or 28 Mar

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Join Savannah for a structured, month-long writing experience with five evening sessions designed to fit your schedule.

Each session provides expert guidance, hands-on writing exercises, and valuable feedback to help you refine your skills. Between sessions, you'll have dedicated writing time (typically 1 hour per week) to apply what you’ve learned, ensuring steady progress toward a polished draft.

This format offers the flexibility to integrate writing into your daily life while maintaining the accountability and support needed to complete your project.

*This workshop is tentative to seats filling and requires a minimum of five enrolled participants to run. If minimum enrollment is not met, registered applicants will be notified with alternative options.

FORMAT: IN-PERSON, 1 AFTERNOON/WEEK x5
LOCATION: CHRIST THE KING ANGLICAN CHURCH, DAYTON
DATES: JAN 26, FEB 2, 9, 16, & 23

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Minimum 2 tickets per order

Bring a friend and save! Everything included in Standard Ticket

Perfect for writing partners or small groups

VIP Workshop Ticket, Single

$199.00

Everything included in the Standard Workshop Ticket

Private one-hour coaching session with Savannah on your work

Exclusive Q&A Session with Savannah on publishing industry insights

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Standard Workshop Tickets, Group

$99.00 per ticket

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general admission for one

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$119.00

One seat at the workshop, including personalized feedback and materials to develop your complete manuscript

Ideal for writers who want expert guidance and a structured creative space

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Submitting your application reserves your spot for consideration in the 2026 Summer Workshops.

“The picture book medium, as a more condensed form of writing, is a perfect way to practice all the parts of the writing process …”

…  without the time and complexity pressures of long form projects. From idea generation to outlining to full story drafts, my writing has markedly improved over the course of this class.”


- Jillian E., student

This class gave me confidence that this is something I actually can do and should try pursuing.”

“I had been interested in writing children’s books but I was unsure if I could even do it well.

- Amanda N., student

“I hardly knew a thing about writing children’s books, let alone good ones, and I wasn’t sure where to begin until …”

… I took the course from Savannah. I know so much more about the process of writing and publishing children’s literature. I feel much more confident in my ability to write children’s picture books, and I am thrilled with the results I wrote while under her direction.”


- Hope H., student

“This class is a wealth of exciting information, and it helped inspire me to go back to the roots of stories and what they mean for the world.”

- Clarissa S., student

“Your discussion about hospitality with regard to the audience was really shaping …”

… I also found it incredibly helpful to see the book-writing process broken down into the various elements that allow a book to be truly impactful and enjoyable. There’s so much more to a good book than just words / pictures on a page!”


- Lindsay A., student

“Writing a children’s book is a lot more challenging than you would think, so learning from somebody in the field and who has done her homework is so valuable.”

- Katelyn D., student

From blank page to finished story—Let’s get you there

Meet your mentor

Writing a book can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll work directly with Savannah. Through expert guidance, real-time feedback, and immersive exercises, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to turn your ideas into a polished manuscript.

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