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Workshops & Online Courses

JessLourey, MA, MS, has been a tenured professor of English and sociology since 1998 and is a recipient of The Loft's Excellence in Teaching Fellowship as well as a TEDx presenter. She's passionate about teaching creative writing. She can tailor writing and publishing workshops to your organization's needs. Her ongoing offerings are below.

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Online Workshops

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"I had the opportunity to take a workshop from Jess before I was published. Her honesty, encouragement, and knowledge of the craft helped me make the leap from aspiring writer to published author. ."

— Lissa Marie Redmond, author of A Cold Day in Hell —

Events


Indiana Signing w/Lori Rader-Day & Rebecca McKanna

When:
July 20, 2023; 7:00 pm
Where:
MacArthur Books
Carmel, Indiana


Midwest Writers Conference

July 19-22, 2023
Muncie, Indiana


Bouchercon

August 31-September 2, 2023
San Diego


Women's Writing Retreat in Tuscany

September 16-22, 2023
The Tuscan region of Italy


Bemidji Signing—The Taken Ones

When:
October 5; 6:00 pm
Where:
Four Pines Bookstore
Bemidji, MN


Duluth Signing—The Taken Ones

When:
October 8; 12-2 pm
Where:
The Bookstore at Fitgers
Duluth, MN


The Taken Ones OFFICIAL Launch Party—Minneapolis

When:
October 10; 6:30 pm
Where:
Once Upon a Crime
Minneapolis, MN
What:
THE TAKEN ONES LAUNCH PARTY


Plymouth Public Library Presentation and Signing

When:
October 11; 6:30 pm
Where:
Plymouth Public Library
Plymouth, MN
What:
THE HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM PRESENTS A NIGHT OF MYSTERY


Washburn Public Library Presentation and Signing

When:
October 12; 6:30 pm
Where:
Washburn Public Library
Minneapolis, MN
What:
THE HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM PRESENTS A NIGHT OF MYSTERY


Women's Writing and Yoga Retreat in Colorado

November 13-18, 2023
Colorado Springs, CO


Minnesota Mystery Night

March 18, 2024; 7:00 pm
Axels in Mendota