I’ll be teaching in person at the Iowa Summer Writing Festival in July. I’ll be teaching a weekend class. “Difficult People; Characters You Can’t Stop Reading About” July 19-20, and a week-long class, “Finding Your Story,” July 21-25. Information here:
Email me at karenebender1@gmail.com for more information these workshops, or if you want information on my writing coaching or private manuscript consults.
Donna Seaman of Booklist says: “The concreteness of Bender’s language is in sharp contrast to the deep strangeness and troubling ambiguity afoot in the dystopian worlds her characters must navigate. A short story writer of disconcerting visions and virtuoso skills, … Continue reading →
I talked to Rachel Leon at The Chicago Review of Books about my latest collection. You can read the interview here.
Teaching at Iowa Writers’ Workshop this summer
31 Oct 2017
I’m happy to announce that I’ll be teaching an intensive 3-week workshop at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop this summer. You can find information about the workshop here. Applications are due on March 1. Apply!