Literary Creative Writing — Private Lessons is a ZINE event held at Bookstore LBIO, Kita-ku, Nagoya on Saturday, July 18, 2026 (Author event).
A well-received literary creative writing class since 2025. While the group critique-style workshop continues, the 1-DAY, 45-minute private lessons that started in May have scheduled dates in July 🙌
We’ve received positive feedback from students who have used the lessons so far 🥰
The location is LBIO, the bookstore in Kita-ku, Nagoya that has been supporting us.
Dates are set for July 7 and July 18.
✅ Have you written something but aren’t sure if it’s good?
✅ Prefer a private lesson to a group critique?
✅ Want quick advice in a short time?
✅ Want to use it as motivation to meet a deadline?
✅ Want consultation about contests, zine production, or publishing?
These lessons are for you.
No restrictions on literary genre 💡
Repeat participants who previously attended the workshop are very welcome 💡
💎 No prior manuscript submission is required, but if your manuscript is 10 pages or more we will need time to pre-read it, so please consult in advance. (Pre-reading is available for an additional fee.)
💎 Private lessons take place during the shared bookstore’s opening hours, so there will be people coming and going. Please understand.
💎 Payment on the day by cash or PayPay.
🖋️ For inquiries and applications, please DM Inukai on Instagram or email [email protected] with your preferred date(s) and the genre of your manuscript.
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