I came away with at least 10 poems I would not have written—or even thought to have written—without Susie’s “stimulus package” of inspiration.

—Gary, Poet

WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, & EVENTS

Flash in the Fall

with Left Margin Lit

September 14-23, 2026

Online • Asynchronous • $50

“Flash in the Fall” is for all lovers of the short form. “Flash” is just what it sounds like—you write it in a flash. Some people call these “short-shorts” or “micro-stories.” What about prose poems? All are welcome.

Every day you’ll receive a prompt focused on different aspects of craft and voice. The class is designed to challenge and motivate you—and to be fun. Sharing is encouraged! One optional Zoom “write-in” with Susie will be offered.

Show your work to your best friend—they’ll tell you it’s great. Show it to your mother—she’ll suggest adding more murder. Take it to a writing group—you’ll get six conflicting opinions from well-meaning people of unknown expertise. Take it to Susie, and you’ll get honest, expert feedback that will move your writing forward and lift your confidence to new levels.

—Erin, Novelist

UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS

Flash in the Fall (with Left Margin Lit), Sept. 14-23,, 2026. Register HERE

Third Thursday Creative Kickstarts, on Zoom, 12:15-1:00 p.m. Pacific time. Come make something with me on your lunch break! Bring a notebook, a pen, and some art supplies. I handle the rest. FREE (registration required).

PAST EVENTS

San Francisco Writers Conference, February 8, 2025.

San Francisco Writers Conference, February 16, 2024.

Albany Library, with Becca Black, Christina Hutchins, and Youth Poet Laureates (2:00 p.m., April 30, 2023)

Poetry on Saturdays, with Andrea Zawinski, Carnegie Arts Center, Turlock, California (February 11, 2023, 2:00 p.m.)