THE UNSPEAKEASY COURSES
Our educational wing, The Unspeakeasy School of Thought, is still in the planning stages. In the future, we hope to offer a variety of workshops, seminars, and one-time webinars designed in the spirit of The Unspeakeasy. That means instructors will emphasize artistry over identity, craft-based analysis of student writing, real-world advice from industry professionals, lively and nuanced discussion, and intellectual curiosity.
Early next year, Unspeakeasy founder Meghan Daum will teach an online writing workshop in personal essay and memoir..
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Personal Essay and Memoir Workshop on Zoom
taught by Meghan Daum
What is it?
An eight-week, once-a-week online workshop, on Zoom, for intermediate to advanced writers of personal essay and memoir. This is a coed class.
When is it?
Every Tuesday for eight weeks, beginning January 6 and running through February 24, 2026, 3 to 5 pm ET.
What is the tuition?
$1500 payable by Zelle, Venmo, or personal check.
How it will work:
The class meets once a week for two hours on Zoom. Meghan will lead general conversations about craft and the business of publishing as well as discussions of student work. Each student will have two opportunities to workshop manuscripts up to 15 double-spaced pages, with at least 45 minutes devoted to each workshop discussion.
At some point during the course, each student will have the opportunity to meet with Meghan privately on Zoom for 45 minutes. This time can be used to discuss the manuscript or any other writing-related issues.
Class size to be determined, but will not exceed 12 students.
How to apply:
Please send a writing sample not exceeding 15 double-spaced pages along with a note explaining your creative and professional goals to meghan@meghandaum.com by Friday, December 5, 2025.
You will hear back by December 8
