Classes

I have finished teaching for the year. Occasionally a class may be added at the last minute but otherwise I will resume teaching in 2010. Because of my busy work schedule for my own writing, I only offer a handful of classes a year. Please check back or subscribe to my newsletter if you’d like to be notified of upcoming classes.

I am still offering one-on-one consults as my schedule allows [update: as of 12/10/09 I am no longer accepting new consults. to be added to the waiting list, please contact me at the email address below. Thank you!]. The cost is $150 for half an hour or $250 for one hour, and can cover your current writing projects, getting a literary agent, publication, or creating a writer’s life. I don’t offer manuscript critiques. I am, however, willing to give you my general impressions of your first three pages, double-spaced. If you are interested in a consult, contact me via email at mia [at] miaking [dot] com.

To read comments from past students and workshop/conference participants, click here.

2009 alumni students may continue to access the downloads and class resources by following the appropriate links below (you’ll need your password):

Memoir Students:

  • June 2009 students, click here.
  • February 2009 students, click here.

How to Get a Literary Agent:

  • March 2009 students, please click here.

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  • Upcoming Events

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    March 16, 2010 @ 11:00 am HST: Join Mia as she meets with members of the Kona Book Club at the Kona-Kailua Public Library to discuss her second novel, SWEET LIFE, and answer questions from the group

    April 9-10, 2010: Mia's teaching memoir at the 2010 Biennial Writers' Conference for the National League of American Pen Women (Honolulu Branch), Honolulu, Hawaii

    May 12, 2010 @ 12:00 pm-1:00 pm EST: Mia's being interviewed by Laurie Martin of Smile Across Your Heart on Blog Talk Radio, streaming live from a computer near you

  • Mia’s Books on Goodreads

    Good ThingsGood Things
    reviews: 49
    ratings: 166 (avg rating 3.49)

    Sweet LifeSweet Life
    reviews: 28
    ratings: 107 (avg rating 3.45)

    Table MannersTable Manners
    reviews: 12
    ratings: 32 (avg rating 3.53)