Workshops & Events

Join Kelly for workshops, readings, and conversations designed to support and inspire your writing.

Events (Source)

2027 Memoir in a Year Workshop

Write your memoir in a year with me as your guide. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings over the course of a year, and you’ll receive personalized feedback, independent calls with me, a supportive and gracious community, and feedback on your final manuscript.

Registration opening soon

Upcoming Workshops & Events

Current opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.

Events (Source)

May 27

Kelly's Next Workshop Is in the Works

A new workshop is coming — reach out to hear about it first

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May 27

Bring Kelly to Your Event

Kelly is available for speaking engagements, craft talks, university visits, book clubs, and workshop collaborations.

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Jan 27

2027 Memoir in a Year Workshop

Registration opening soon

Teaching Approach

Kelly’s workshops are rooted in care, clarity, and thoughtful guidance—designed to help writers find their voice and strengthen their work.

Past Workshops & Events

Events (Source)

May 2

Writing A Life Conference with Roxane Gay

Join Dr. Roxane Gay for a full day conference about memoir.

Jan 28

Memoir Writing Project, Online cohort led by Kelly Sundberg

In 12 months, you will have a submission-ready manuscript, the knowledge to pitch to agents/editors, and the confidence to pursue publication. Registration opens on November 13th.

Nov 4

Podcast Appearance on Wild Precious Life with Annmarie Kelly

Sep 19

Podcast Appearance “What Healing Feels Like Years Later” on Divorced People with Nik and Nat.

Sep 18

In conversation with Ashley Ford for the release of The Answer is in the Wound

Sep 17

In conversation with Megan Stielstra for the release of The Answer is in the Wound

Sep 11

In conversation with Roxane Gay for the release of The Answer is in the Wound

Aug 26

In conversation with Maggie Smith for the release of The Answer is in the Wound

Aug 26

Podcast Appearance: “We Will Save the Goblin Line Cooks—The Bear” on I’m Triggered with Megan O Laughlin and Jess Sprengle

Sep 18

Finding Your Essay's Compass - Advanced Creative Nonfiction Workshop

🖥 Online Event - 12 Weeks Long

For aspiring writers, gaining a better understanding of what makes writing lyric (or language based) can make all prose writing stronger. This advanced creative nonfiction workshop is designed for writers of essays who are seeking to move their individual pieces to that next level.