Instructor: Dani Nichols

Biography: Dani Nichols is a journalist, essayist, and children's book author. Her independently-published kid's book, Buzz the Not-So-Brave, sold more than 800 copies in its first 20 weeks in print (by contrast, most independent books sell less than 250 copies over their lifetime). Buzz the Not-So-Brave is in retailers all over Oregon and has won a Spur Award from the Western Writers of America, a Next Generation Indie Book Award, and a Will Rogers Medallion Award. Dani's essays have also won several awards and been published in The Other Journal, Oregon Humanities, Reckon Review, Barren Magazine, and more.

Classes by this instructor

Publishing with Substack

Substack is the newest trend to hit the publishing world. It is an easy, online way for anyone to make an income by writing. Many big-name authors, journalists and personalities have started their own Substack publications. The good news is that you don't have to be a big name, have a large following or be tech-savvy to get yourself started. All you need is you! In this class, learn how to start your own Substack publication, how to get paid to write and how to leverage this new platform for your creative dreams.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 5:00pm-8:00pm PDT | Bend

Writing Workshop: Delicious Food Writing

Taught by experienced recipe creator, food and wine writer and restaurant critic, Dani Nichols, this class will help you write about the things you taste. Whether it is getting your mother's biscuit recipe out of your head and onto paper for future generations, or reviewing a new hot spot in town for publication. This class will help you generate new ideas, learn to pitch your food and drink pieces for publication and write descriptive, mouthwatering prose.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 5:00pm-8:00pm PST | Bend
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 5:00pm-8:00pm PDT | Bend

Writing Workshop: Western Genre

The western is an essential American writing style, and in this class you can bring your western-themed fiction or nonfiction for editorial feedback and expert guidance. Instructor Dani Nichols is an award-winning western author and can help you hone your work and create stylized western writing that elevates the genre. Samples of western fiction, nonfiction and children's literature will be available for inspiration and students are encouraged to come with a WIP or a story idea, as there will be writing and editing time in class.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 5:00pm-8:00pm PST | Bend

Writing Workshop: Write, Publish and Market Your Kids Book Q&A

Do you dream of writing for kids? This class is your crash course on the process of writing, publishing and marketing your kids' book. If you need to get inspired, energized and pointed in the right direction for your children's book journey, this one-night workshop is for you. Feel free to come with ideas, questions or even kids' books that are already in progress or published and just need a little help getting over the goal line.�
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 5:00pm-8:00pm PST | Bend
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 5:00pm-8:00pm PST | Bend