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I have taught 50+ creative writing workshops since 2017 at various organizations in India and the US, in person and online. My focus is on the craft of fiction.

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From 2021-2023, I taught workshops at Writing Workshops Dallas on Magical Realism, and Historical Fiction. Please see below for sample participant feedback. I’m also the fiction workshop instructor for the PEN America Emerging Voices Fellowship. As of September 2023, my online writing workshops are on hiatus as I have joined a Ph.D. program at the University of Texas at Dallas. I will continue offering the occasional webinar and individual consultations.

Here are my frequently-recommended writing craft books. See my full bio. Scroll to the end to message if you’d like more information.

Latest Writing Workshops

Reclaiming the Past

A reading and writing intensive workshop exploring the whys and wherefores of different kinds of historical fiction; researching facts and details to weave into fictional possibilities with responsibility; worldbuilding; forms of storytelling; craft elements like dialogue, setting, character, POV, and scene.
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Conjuring Possibilities

A reading and writing intensive workshop exploring the history and practice of writing magical realism; elements setting it apart from other narrative modes; major writers of this literary movement like Marquez, Carter, Rushdie, Morrison, Murakami; examples beyond Latin America, Europe, and North America.
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JUL 31 2023

Student Testimonials

“I’ve greatly enjoyed this class. […] Thank you, Jenny, for expanding my knowledge in historical fiction and writing in general. The material and your feedback is shaping me into a stronger writer. I’m glad my first writing workshop was under your facilitation and look forward to your Magical Realism class come August!”
Jessica O.Historical Fiction Workshop
“I found everything valuable in this course. Especially the articles (lesson notes) explaining different elements of historical fiction as well as the exercises and the feedback.”
Chaitali S.Historical Fiction Workshop
"Your six week historical fiction workshop has been a wonderful experience. Each assignment was carefully crafted to teach specific skills. It was a pleasure and a learning opportunity to critique the work of others. Thank you for putting so much time and effort into structuring this course. I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn the hidden aspects of writing a historical novel."
Jean P.Historical Fiction Workshop
“Jenny was the best part of the course (and I would definitely recommend taking courses with her). Her feedback and also suggestions for reading (both fiction and about craft) were excellent. I learned so much from her lessons, the weekly readings, and also from her responses to the weekly assignments.”
Katie F.Historical Fiction Workshop
“The class exceeded my expectations. I found the generative aspects of the class, as well as the lessons and the comments from Jenny and the other students on my work most valuable. Jenny was very thorough and expert at teaching all aspects of historical fiction. Great examples of other historical fictions."
Vimi B.Historical Fiction Workshop
“Jenny's thoughtful assignments and her excellent feedback were truly so valuable. Also, the small class size allowed for deeper engagement and a very personalized experience. I found the curriculum to be very thorough and extremely useful. I would just wish for an advanced second level to this class so that I could continue working with Jenny!
Melissa M.Historical Fiction Workshop
“I for one have thoroughly enjoyed this class, the reading, the homework, the workshopping/critiquing. It’s been such a nice, challenging addition to this month. I feel I’ve developed a better command over the basic tenets of MR, and I definitely feel like my flash fiction game has benefited from the weekly writing assignments! Thank you for leading us through the last four weeks, Jenny, and thanks to everyone for making the time commitment to writing and reading!”
Naveen R.Magical Realism Workshop
“I loved the example articles, the opportunity to share my readings, receive critiques (Jenny’s were long, in-depth, and very helpful for future development of pieces), and read others’ writing. Jenny’s suggestions of where to submit and how to find places to submit writing are invaluable.”
Francesca R.Magical Realism Workshop
“I found the instructor and group critiques most valuable as well as the assigned stories chosen for the course. I have a much better understanding of Magical Realism now. I would recommend this class to other writers because of Jenny’s encouragement, feedback, and knowledge—all invaluable.”
Virginia B.Magical Realism Workshop
"The class was fantastic, but I was not surprised. Jenny is a fabulous teacher. The care with which Jenny built the course so that each lesson and assignment propelled us forward."
E. B.Magical Realism Workshop
"Everything about this class exceeded my expectations: the readings, the assignments, critiquing classmates' work, but especially Jenny's feedback. It was stellar, the best writing class I've taken."
Jody H.Magical Realism Workshop
"Jenny's prompts and feedback were insightful, precise, and invaluable! She gave me many tips which I could already transfer into work outside of the course."
Menasheh F.Magical Realism

Other Ongoing/Upcoming Writing Workshops

  1. July 31 – September 08, 2023 (FULL)
  1. Next online workshop TBA
  1. June – October 2023 (PRIVATE)

Past Writing Workshops

  1. April 24 – June 02, 2023
  2. March 06 – April 14, 2023
  3. September 19 – October 28, 2022
  4. June 13 – July 22, 2022
  5. April 11 – May 6, 2022
  6. February 28 – March 25, 2022
  7. January 10 – February 4, 2022
  8. September 27 – October 22, 2021
  9. August 16 – September 10, 2021
  10. July 12 – August 6, 2021
  11. March 29 – April 23, 2021
  1. June 12 – July 21, 2023
  2. January 16 – February 24, 2023
  3. August 01 – September 09, 2022
  4. May 09 – June 03, 2022
  5. February 14 – March 11, 2022
  6. October 18 – November 12, 2021
  7. July 19 – August 13, 2021
  8. June 07 – July 02, 2021
  1. June – October 2022
  2. June – October 2021

January 18, 2023; 2-4 PM Pacific Time

Saturday, October 8, 2022; 4.20 PM Central; DFWCon: The Dallas-Fort Worth Writers Conference; Hurst Conference Center, Hurst, Texas

  1. January 31 – March 25, 2022
  2. October 18 – December 10, 2021
  3. May 10 – July 2, 2021
  4. January 11 – March 5, 2021
  5. August 24 – October 16, 2020

Saturday; May 22, 2021; 1 PM ET; 12 PM CT; 10 AM PT; 11 AM MT; SESSION 2: How to Use Eight (vs Five) Senses in the Short Story (available on demand: click for details)

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Jenny Bhatt is an author, a literary translator, and a book critic. Currently, she is a Ph.D. student of literature at the University of Texas at Dallas. She has taught creative writing at Writing Workshops Dallas and the PEN America Emerging Voices Fellowship Program. Sign up for her free newsletters, We Are All Translators and/or Historical Fiction Craft Notes. Jenny lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Texas.

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