Find Your Why and Make It Work: Storywriting with Kris Faatz

Every story—whether long form, short story, or memoir—needs what’s called ‘the moment of change’: something that causes your character’s life to alter in a big way. Delve into a terrific writing session with award-winning writer and novelist Kris Faatz (rhymes with skates) to define your character’s moment of change and why it matters—and then create layered narratives and details that make it all come together to work for your story.

Writers of all levels are encouraged to register.

Kris Faatz is a musician and award-winning writer. Her short fiction has appeared or is forthcoming in various journals, including South 85 and Neon & Smoke, and most recently was nominated for Best Microfiction 2026. Her fiction collection, A Small Priceless Thing and Other Stories, was longlisted for the Santa Fe Writers Project’s 2025 awards and is forthcoming in 2027 from Baltimore’s own Highlander Press. She also has two published novels: Fourteen Stones (2024)and Line Magic (2025). Kris teaches creative writing, is a performing pianist, and serves as staff to three cats.

Classes are held in Manor Mill’s 2nd floor classroom. Please call to let us know if you have accessibility needs and we’ll tell you where to park for easiest access.