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From 1st Draft to Polished Prose: How to Elevate Your Writing

In the world of publishing, crafting a compelling narrative is only half the battle.

The other half lies in how that story is told.

Many writers face a significant barrier when their prose doesn’t reflect the depth of their ideas, diminishing their impact and creating obstacles between them and literary agents.

Instructor Francesca Violich Kennedy will help you redefine your writing at its most fundamental level—the sentence—and uncover the techniques that top writers use to leave lasting impressions.

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Shift your mindset and observe the world like a writer, paying attention to the relevant details that enhance your scenes.

Craft dialogue that feels authentic and serves a purpose, from revealing character traits to advancing the plot.

Apply “show, don’t tell” effectively, creating more vivid and engaging scenes for your readers.

By the end of this workshop, you'll Know how to…

Meet Your Teacher

Hi, I’m Francesca

Hi, I’m Francesca. I’m a writer, educator, and team member at Lauren Kay Writes.

I graduated from Harvard Magna Cum Laude in History & Literature. I am a passionate novelist and editor with seven years of experience working with both domestic and international clients.

My work has been published in the Harvard Advocate, Oxford’s Isis magazine, and in the 2017 H.G. Wells Short Story Competition Anthology, Light. I was a recipient of a 2022 Hawthornden Fellowship in Fiction.

I live down the street from Lauren in Brooklyn, and when I’m not working, you can find me making unnecessary amounts of black iced coffee, annotating new books in the park, and/or sailing in the New York Harbor.

What Writers are Saying about Francesca’s Classes

Marina Lucas

June 2024 | @authormarinalucas
Francesca's class was such a catalyst for my writing career! I learned so much, and made a great group of writing friends along the way. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is hoping to gain more perspective and insight into this complex craft!
Rapan, YA Horror Writer

June 2024 | @callmebyisa
Francesca's classes were super dynamic, fun, with a lot of open communication throughout. She manages to keep you focused at all times, with small writing exercises that help you keep your mind sharp and other extra activities to do during the week that will help you polish your writing skills.
Rachael Simms

June 2024 | @rachaelsimmsauthor
This class had done wonders for my writing skills! I have no prior background in writing and Francesca helped me understand the art of writing in a way that was digestible and relatable. I learned very valuable information that will continue to help me along my writing journey.
E.S. Beards

June 2024 | e.s.beards
The course was absolutely brilliant, having a science background I'd never studied a creative subject so everything I learned was so helpful and interesting. The tutor is so clever and experienced, you feel very confident in what she is teaching you. I can't recommend this course enough, it's truly the best thing I've done all year.