Creative Writing Classes and Workshops Schedule and Sign-Ups

  • June 3, 2025. Summer Sampler: Creative Nonfiction with Victoria Blanco @ The Loft Literary Center, 4-5 PM.

  • June 17, 2025 - August 5, 2025. Writing Oral Histories @ The Loft Literary Center, 4-6 PM

  • July 24, 2025 - July 27, 2025. Kinni River Writing Retreat @ University of Wisconsin - River Falls

  • September 2, 2025. Fall Creative Nonfiction Sampler @ The Loft Literary Center, 4-6 PM

  • September 16, 2025 - November 4, 2025. Writing Oral Histories @ The Loft Literary Center, 4-6 PM

  • October 8, 2025 - October 15, 2025. Resisting the Border: A Creative Nonfiction Class for Writers of Color and Indigenous Writers @ The Loft Literary Center, 6-8 PM

  • January 13, 2026. Winter Creative Nonfiction Sampler with Victoria Blanco @ The Loft Literary Center, 4-5 PM

  • January 20, 2026 - March 10, 2026. Writing Oral Histories @ The Loft Literary Center, 4-6 PM

Victoria Blanco Workshop Series

Pitch Perfect: Write a Book Proposal that Sells

4/2/25

6-8 PM via Zoom

In this workshop, I’ll demystify the book proposal process and share strategies that capture an editor’s attention—helping them see the potential of your book at a glance. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to craft a proposal that is compelling, well-structured, and impossible to ignore.

By the end of this workshop, you will:

  • Understand the key components of a nonfiction book proposal, including what makes each section shine.

  • Learn practical strategies for information architecture to ensure your proposal is clear, engaging, and easy to navigate.

  • Discover what editors and agents look for in a proposal and how to align your pitch with market trends.

  • Master the art of the hook—a compelling opening that immediately captures attention.

  • Refine your book’s positioning and unique selling point to make a stronger case for why it belongs on bookshelves.

  • Gain insider tips on common proposal pitfalls and how to avoid them.

By the end of the session, you’ll have the tools and confidence to create a proposal that stands out in a crowded publishing landscape—and gets editors excited to read more.

Sign up below. The first seven registrants are guaranteed a spot. Upon signing up, I’ll be in touch about payment details and share the Zoom link. The fee for the course is $200.