From Original Spark to Complete Draft

A 10-Week Zoom Writing Intensive

Facilitated by Tamara Dean and Emilio Williams

Fall 2026

Saturdays from 10 am to 12 noon Central Time. 

From September 19 to November 21, 2026

$650 Tuition

$150 Optional Manuscript Review (Up to 5,000 words)

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Join Our Community of Writers

The Blue Parrot Studio Lab is an open network of creators and artists who support each other through skill-building engagements and interdisciplinary workshops.

These engagements may occur in person or online.

When in person, meetings take place in either our loft in Chicago or Paris studio.

  • "Emilio’s teaching: what a breath of fresh air! His bi-country, dual-language experience is perhaps why he’s so open to new ideas and experimentation from his students, and so inventive and inspiring in what he offers them. Kind, patient, experienced, awake and aware, he’s an ideal teacher."

    Suzanne Seed

  • "Emilio helped me to be a braver and more productive writer by risking writing and sharing “a shitty draft,” from which a good piece can emerge. He also helped me to lighten the line and write only what needs to be spoken."

    Mary Parisoe

  • "Emilio's blend of instruction and one-on-one mentoring helped me break through my obstacles to revising my play. Now that play is having its world premier at an equity theatre. Through Emilio's approach to teaching, I have formed enduring friendships, and we continue to support each other's work."

    Elizabeth DeSchryver

  • "Working with Emilio you will get feedback on the emotional, political, and technical aspects of your script. You will also get practical advice on publishing and production. Most importantly, you will get support and coaching to take your writing and your career to the next level!"

    Steve Nordmark

  • "This one's my mechanic. Emilio does wonders breaking open narrow understanding about plays and theatre-making. I recommend getting your brain and writing over to Emilio Williams."

    Kelsey Austin

  • "Poking the Canon was as insightful and fun as its name. Emilio encourages you to take a fresh look at old favorites and see what new ground you can cover under their influence."

    Debbie Dodge