I’ve spent close to three decades working with writers — in classrooms, in manuscript consultations, in workshops, and in one-on-one collaborations. I’m the author of five books across multiple genres, Creative Writing Department Chair at the Alabama School of Fine Arts, and a manuscript consultant for Black Lawrence Press.
Whether you need feedback on a manuscript, want to develop a workshop for your community, or are looking for a speaker who can talk honestly about sustainable creative practice, I’m here to help.
Below are the primary ways we can work together. Click through to learn more about each offering.
Manuscript Consultation
Developmental editing for poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and hybrid manuscripts. I read your work on its own terms — not to make it sound like mine, but to help you see what it’s trying to be.
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Workshops & Teaching
I design and facilitate workshops on craft, creative process, and sustainable writing practice. Available for writing groups, MFA programs, libraries, schools, and literary organizations.
Speaking & Presentations
Talks and presentations on topics ranging from hybrid forms and cross-genre writing to sustainable creative practice and teaching philosophy. Available for conferences, reading series, and educational institutions.
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Educational Consulting
Curriculum development, program design, and consulting for schools and organizations looking to build or strengthen creative writing programs.
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Not sure which offering fits your needs? Email me at tj@tjbman.me and let’s talk about it.