Upcoming Writing Workshop:
Bright House Writers

June 6, 2026 @ 9:00am – 12:00pm

Bright House Writers is a Creative Writing workshop in Chesterfield, MO. Our groups meet monthly to support writers with community, feedback, and creative structure. In-person and virtual workshops are available.

These monthly workshops bring together writers of all levels to share work and exchange feedback. Led by Brad Smith, a published poet, fiction writer, and longtime educator, Bright House Writers offers the kind of thoughtful instruction and honest feedback you’d expect from a graduate writing program, without the cost or the pressure.

  • Date & Time: Saturday, June 6 from 9am-12pm
  • Cost: Your first workshop registration is free, and additional workshops are $100/workshop.
  • Location: Chesterfield Counseling Associates, 15455 Conway Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017. The writing workshop will take place upstairs on floor 2 in the conference room.

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Upcoming Dates

All workshops are 9:00am – 12:00pm

  • In-Person Workshop Dates (Chesterfield, MO):
    • Saturday, June 6
    • Saturday, July 11
    • Saturday, August 1
    • Saturday, September 5
    • Saturday, October 3
  • Virtual Workshop Dates:
    • Saturday, June 20
    • Saturday, July 18
    • Saturday, August 15
    • Saturday, September 19
    • Saturday, October 17

When you join Bright House Writers, you can expect:

  • A creative community that encourages, challenges, and inspires you
  • Thoughtful, generous feedback from readers who want to help you achieve your creative vision
  • Built-in accountability through monthly deadlines that keep your project moving forward
  • Manageable milestones that make long-term projects feel less overwhelming
  • A renewed sense of why you started writing in the first place

Other Ways to Work with Brad

Brad offers writing packages that include writing coaching and workshops priced into different packages to meet your goals.

Kickstart Writing Package

Duration: 2 months

Included:

  • Two Monthly Workshops
  • Two 1-on-1 Private Coaching Sessions

​​Price: $500 $400 (20% off until June 30)

Momentum Writing Package

Duration: 3 months

Included:

  • Three Monthly Workshops
  • Three 1-on-1 Private Coaching Sessions

​​Price: $750 $600 (20% off until June 30)

Author’s Circle Writing Package

Duration: 3 months

Included:

  • Three Monthly Workshops
  • Six 1-on-1 Private Coaching Sessions

​​Price: $1200 $960 (20% off until June 30)