A One-Hour Master Class with Acclaimed Novelist Ethan Joella

Join Scribner-published novelist Ethan Joella for an actionable seminar that reveals the exact strategies he used to break through years of rejection and land a dream publishing deal with one of literature's most prestigious houses.

Your Instructor's Journey: From 100+ Rejections to Literary Success

Before becoming a Read with Jenna Bonus Pick author featured in The New York Times, People, and Good Housekeeping, Ethan Joella queried nearly every literary agent in the country. Today, his novels—A Little Hope, A Quiet Life, and The Same Bright Stars—are published by Scribner, with a fourth novel, The Top of the World, arriving in summer 2026.

As a WritingWorkshops.com alum who attended our 2019 Writing Workshop in Paris, France, as a student, Ethan understands precisely where you are in your writing journey.

Now, as one of our most beloved instructors leading workshops in Dublin, Paris, and Tuscany, Ethan plans to share the insider knowledge that changed everything.

Who Should Attend:

• Fiction writers with completed manuscripts ready for the next step
• Emerging authors seeking their first traditional publishing deal
• Writers facing rejection who need proven strategies to break through
• Serious writers committed to understanding the business side of publishing
• Anyone who's wondered: "My writing is strong—why aren't agents responding?"

Why Learn from Ethan Joella:

Ethan's journey is recent, relevant, and replicable. He secured his agent in 2019 and has published three acclaimed novels in rapid succession—all while teaching and raising a family. His approach is practical, tested, and designed for today's hypercompetitive publishing landscape.

As both a University of Delaware professor and a working novelist, Ethan brings a unique dual perspective: the analytical precision of an educator and the hard-won wisdom of someone who's navigated every stage of the publishing process.

Format:

• 45 minutes of concentrated, actionable instruction
• 15 minutes of Q&A to address your specific publishing questions
• Access to the recording for enrolled participants
• Bonus: Sample query letter template based on Ethan's successful approach

TESTIMONIALS:

"I would recommend this to any writer looking to take their work to the next level." - Tara K.

"Ethan is such a thoughtful teacher. I really enjoyed this class and hope he teaches more classes soon!" -former student

"This class exceeded my expectations and now I have a new tool in my writing toolbox!" -former student

Can't Make It Live?

No problem! The session will be recorded and available to watch after the seminar concludes.

ONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:

Tuition is $49. This class will meet live via Zoom. If you can't attend live, a recording will be provided.

• Instructor: Ethan Joella
  

• Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
  

• The class will meet via Zoom, 6:00PM - 7:00PM EST 

• Tuition is $49. 

Contact us HERE if you have any questions about this class.