Instructor: June Guralnick

Location: Online via Zoom

When: Thursdays 6:30-8:30 pm (EST)

Dates:  8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, MAKE UP DATE 9/18

Whether you are writing a memoir, a dark fictional story, or even a reflective poem, the addition of humor can help keep readers engaged! Focusing on the various types of humor writing (situational comedy, parody, rom com, black comedy and even jokes), we’ll explore how best to integrate humor into our stories! Incorporating fun writing exercises and a mindfulness-based approach, this class is for anyone who enjoys writing in any form (fiction, nonfiction, poems, journaling, letters, etc.). No previous writing experience needed! Offering a safe, supportive online group environment, the class welcomes veterans, current active duty and reserve members of the armed forces as well as veteran caregivers and immediate adult military family members.

Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older.

A make up date will be used if a class is canceled due to the instructor's illness, inclement weather, or an emergency. If you are running late to class, or will miss a class, please contact the instructor directly or the Operation ART Program Assistant at stephanie@thejoelfund.org or 919.213.0054.

We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. Email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org to receive the scholarship promo code with your name and email address

Location: Online via Zoom

Fridays, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (E.S.T.)

Dates:  8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, MAKE UP DATE 9/19

Instructor: June Guralnick

This class is for writers who have at least a partial draft of a book. Participants must have previously taken The Joel Fund’s WRITING YOUR BOOK class or have direct permission from the instructor to attend. If you have been working on a new book (fiction or nonfiction), collection of stories, poetry chapbook, or a drama/screenplay, this class is for you! This class employs advanced writing exercises and mindfulness-based prompts to keep you inspired and on track to either hone and edit your book’s first draft, or make those final touches and start sending out your work to publishers! Offering a safe, supportive online group environment, the class welcomes veterans, current active duty, and reserve members of the armed forces as well as veteran caregivers and immediate adult military family members. 

Class Textbook: Stephen King's On Writing

Please make sure to provide a mailing address for a copy of Stephen King's On Writing via mail.

Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older.

Participants must have taken a previous TJF writing class or have permission from the instructor.

If you have not taken a virtual writing class with TJF previously, please contact Operation ART Program Manager Isabella Brezenski at isabella@thejoelfund.org 

A make up date will be used if a class is canceled due to the instructor's illness, inclement weather, or an emergency. If you are running late to class, or will miss a class, please contact the instructor directly or the Operation ART Program Assistant at stephanie@thejoelfund.org or 919.213.0054.

We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. Email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org to receive the scholarship promo code with your name and email address