Classes

Kristin teaches at colleges, conferences, literary festivals, and writing centers around the country—both in person and virtual.

Interested in having Kristin teach at your event or organization? Email her at kristinbairokeeffe@gmail.com.

Testimonials

“I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for mentoring and supporting me in the past week during the Yale Young Writers’ Workshop. I really appreciated all of the ways you weaved your own storytelling into your teaching, and the amount of space and freedom you provided for us to explore while remaining structured and immersed in our stories.”

“Thank you so much Kristin Bair for being the best creative writing teacher I’ve had and making me fall in love with writing all over again!”

“I am writing to express my gratitude for being such a unique, insightful workshop teacher. I have pages of notes I took, and I feel so inspired after hearing everyone else’s work.… So thank you so much for bringing us together and impacting my writing journey so positively.”

“Thank you so much for a fulfilling week! Your supportive words and abundance of advice have given me lots more to think and write about. I’ve already had long conversations with my family about emotional distance and the exercises and journal prompts you shared. Also, I ordered Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott and am making my way through Agatha Arch Is Afraid of Everything!”

“Your workshop was my first experience with a fiction workshop. Last year, I thought of myself not as a ‘writer,’ but only a ‘poet,’ and wasn't sure if I was doing fiction ‘right.’ Your workshop directed me to the mechanics of seeing fiction as a writer. It was also really helpful to do practice-pitch sessions because in my interactions with editors and agents since, I've been able to talk about my work in a more concise, structured way. That exercise is something I've returned to during the writing process, if only to allow me to gain a better understanding of my work… and what I have left to do.”

“Thank you so much for taking so much time to help me with the manuscript. Your edits, insights, and cliche catches are gold to me! I was soaking it all in and writing as fast as I could. It was also great to hear your encouragement.”

“I just want to chime in and say I loved this workshop SO much! I’m feeling so inspired & invested & thankful after these two weeks—this has been the best workshop I’ve had the opportunity to take, and I’ll miss spending the morning talking craft with you all.”

“Participating in 38Write has broadened my world, connecting me with other passionate writers. I entered 38Write timidly and came out confident.”

“38Write: short, concise, manageable in a busy life. Kristin: encouraging, inspirational ideas, provides constructive assessment. I gave up on creative writing after a horrendous university English course many years ago. A good friend gently cajoled me to try again and now, three 38Write weekends later, I’ve found I have a written voice. Granted, it is not mature, but thanks to Kristin I am inspired to continue to find that voice and explore the world of written expression once again.”

“Your feedback gives me faith in my writing and in building ‘my voice.’”

“#38Write is a quick creative injection that gets me writing with a purpose. Kristin’s prompts would be enough—fun, inspiring—but she also provides great samples, readings, and resources. Add to that the thoughtful, professional feedback you get on your pieces and it’s hard to beat this workshop!”

“Kristin is more than a gifted writer—she is also a generous individual who was a driving force in nurturing a writer’s culture in Shanghai. Kristin is a great writer, a dedicated teacher, and a passionate advocate of the art of writing. She is someone who has the power to change any aspiring (or established) writer’s life for the better!”