Lisa Hayes-Minney
MFA in Creative Writing, BA in Written English with a minor in journalism; years of writing and education experience; multiple published works.
Building Horror/Thriller Scenes with Suspense, Atmosphere, and Foreshadowing
Explore scene functions and how scenes differ from summary. Compare horror beats and thriller beats, and see how they can be combined for maximum tension and suspense. Discover foreshadowing techniques and tools for twisting atmosphere.
$25.00 for lifetime access!
Hooked in 10 Seconds: Catching Attention in the TikTok Era
Learn how to craft irresistible hooks—those powerful first lines that grab a reader (or viewer) in seconds. Whether it’s a college essay, a story, a blog post, or a TikTok caption, great hooks are the secret to standing out.
$8.00 for lifetime access!
Telling Stories Via Text: Epistolary Stories in Digital Form
Draft a short story told through 7-12 messages, practicing how to hint at character, plot, and conflict without traditional narration.
$10.00
Instagram Essays – Using Flash Nonfiction for Photo Captions
Whether your feed is filled with selfies, sunsets, or sports, learn and practice how to say something real — not just something trendy — in the space below your photo.
$10.00
Comment Section Poets – Turning Reactions into Creative Writing
Use voice, imagery, and structure to turn ordinary replies into micro-poems, flash fiction, or emotional storytelling.
$10.00
Write to Your Future Self: Letter-Style Narratives Blending Memory and Aspiration
Craft a powerful letter to your future self. Through guided brainstorming and writing prompts, explore memory, identity, values, and aspiration. Look at how letter-style narratives can be deeply personal yet structured like a compelling story.
$10.00 for lifetime access!
Once Upon a Twist: Fairy Tales with a Flip
Take a familiar fairy tale and turn it upside-down — swapping heroes and villains, changing the setting, rewriting the ending, or flipping the point of view. Through fun, guided activities, explore how small changes can create big storytelling surprises.
$8.00 for lifetime access!
Pocket Worlds: Stories in Tiny Spaces
Learn how to create vivid, imaginative stories set entirely in small, contained spaces — from a snow globe to a locked room, a seashell to a treasure chest. Discover how to use setting as a character, make details matter, and pack a complete story into a short scene.
$10.00