George Peabody Library at John Hopkins via Library of Congress

I teach classes on research for writers and creatives — designed to help you find better material, think more critically about sources, and turn information into compelling narratives.

These classes cover both the practical and the imaginative sides of research. We get into the nuts and bolts — how to locate and vet sources, conduct interviews, and stay organized — as well as how to shape research into story. Along the way, we build core information literacy and media literacy skills: how to evaluate credibility, recognize bias, and navigate a rapidly shifting information landscape.

I developed my core workshop, Re-Enchanting the World Through Research, with Morbid Anatomy in New York. The idea isn’t enchantment in a literal sense, but something more grounded: how research can deepen your connection to the world and help you create work that does the same for others. Done well, research doesn’t just inform — it transforms, revealing patterns, stories, links, and surprises that can feel almost spell-like in their effect.

There aren’t many classes that approach research from a creative perspective, and I built this one to fill that gap. Whether you’re working on a book, an article, or an artistic project, the goal is to give you tools you can use right away plus a clearer sense of where your work can go next.

Current & Upcoming Workshops

Research for Writers and Creatives
Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum (in person)
April 13–May 2026 · 5-week workshop

A five-week, in-person workshop for writers and creatives on finding, evaluating, and shaping research into story-driven work. Held in the beautiful Folio space inside Pike Place Market.

Register here (select April 13 as start date).

Re-Enchanting the World Through Research 
Morbid Anatomy (online via Zoom)
June 22 –July 20 2026 · 5-week workshop

A five-week online workshop on searching, sourcing, and vetting, and on transforming research into vivid, story-driven work through curiosity, connection, and creative practice.

Register here.

On-Demand · Re-Enchanting the World Through Research with Author Bess Lovejoy now live!