Amy teaches writing workshops and classes throughout the Phoenix area. See more info and listings below.

She also teaches a limited number of private writing workshops, including Three Hour Writing Parties, which give each participant fresh inspiration and ideas on developing their own writing. They help writers feel more confident and develop (or strengthen) a writing practice on their own. Plus, they’re fun.

Curious about hosting a Writing Party? Send her a message with a brief description of your group and when you’d like to schedule.

WEDNESDAYS | JAN. 30 - APRIL 10

Mapping Your Memoir

This 10-week course will help students identify both the big picture and the finer details as they craft a memoir, learning the power of a true story well told through reading, exercises and workshopping.

Phoenix College // 2pm to 4pm // Note: You don't have to apply for admission but you do need to register as a new student at PC. Contact Amy if you need any assistance. 

THURSDAYS | JAN. 10 & 17

SUNDAY | JAN. 27

BAR FLIES BOOT CAMP

Valley Bar and Changing Hands Phoenix collaborate to bring you a one-day writing workshop that ends with you on stage at Valley Bar. Are you a Bar Flies fan who wants to make the leap from the audience to the stage? Here's your chance, with our all-day (and night!) boot camp. Join the Bar Flies team at The Newton (inside Changing Hands Phoenix) early on a Sunday morning, laptop or notebook in hand.

Get a prompt and instructions, write a draft, workshop it, rehearse it, workshop and rehearse some more, and perform that evening at Valley Bar. Coffee, snacks, and lunch will be provided by First Draft Bookbar. We'll also provide plenty of instruction on everything from inspiration to writing to delivery from Bar Flies curators and contributors Amy Silverman, Katie Johnson, and Deborah Sussman.

Changing Hands in Phoenix 9am-5pm // $100 for the all-day workshop

THURSDAYS | JAN. 24 & 31
FEB. 7 & 21

SHOO FLIES: "PAGE TO STAGE"

From the creators of the popular monthly reading series "Bar Flies" comes "Shoo Flies," a chance for teens to write and read their own true stories on stage. Led by Bar Flies curators and contributors, this workshop will give participants a chance to brainstorm, write, workshop, revise, rehearse and perform. students must be teens; no prior writing or performing experience is necessary.

Changing Hands in Phoenix 6:30 - 8:30pm // $100 for four sessions

THURSDAYS | FEB. 28,
MARCH 7, 21 & 28,
APRIL 4, 11, 18 & 25,
MAY 2 & 9

"MOTHERS WHO WRITE": A 10-part workshop

Amy Silverman and Deborah Sussman present a 10-session workshop series. Motherhood is the only experience necessary in this workshop for writers of all ages and levels of experience. From published authors to secret journal-keepers, "Mothers Who Write" offers prompts and advice to get you started, as well as a constructive, comfortable setting in which to workshop your writing.

Changing Hands in Phoenix//6:30-8:30pm Thursdays//$200 for the 10-part workshop

THURSDAYS | FEB. 28,
MARCH 7, 21 & 28, APRIL 4, 11, 18 & 25,
MAY 2 & 9

THURSDAYS | MARCH 26,
APRIL 2, 9 & 16

THURSDAYS | MAY 16, 23 & 30,
JUNE 6