Nationally Recognized, Regionally Rooted

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Workshops at Honey House

Crafted Experiences for Writers & Storytellers

At Honey House Press, our workshops are more than classes—they’re immersive experiences designed to inspire, challenge, and elevate your voice. Whether you’re a first-time writer or a published author, our offerings blend creative exploration with practical craft to support your growth at every stage.

We offer intimate, small-group workshops in beautiful, meaningful settings—coastal retreats, libraries, cultural venues, and wineries, where the stories flow as freely as the conversation. From guided writing sessions and feedback circles to thematic events, each experience is crafted to deepen your creative practice and build lasting community.

✏️ Our Signature Workshops

Wine & Writing – A sensory exploration of story, paired with local wines 

Edible Inheritance – Tell the story of your family or your life with culinary storytelling

From Idea to ISBN – Learn how to develop your concept, structure your manuscript, and navigate the path to publication

Wellness & Sunset Writing – Journal-based strategies for reflection and resilience. An ideal writing and guided mindfulness experience in golden hour light 

The Art of the Love Letter – Reclaim the intimacy and beauty of written affection

Preamble Portraits– Leading up to the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, celebrate by writing or illustrating your own modern preamble

For Veterans

Veteran Voices: Writing the Military Experience – This generative workshop provides veterans and service members a space to reflect and write about their experiences.

From Boots to Books: Storytelling for Transition – Tailored for veterans navigating the transition to civilian life. Ideal for those interested in writing for publication, speaking, or personal reflection.

Workshops are available for individual registration or can be booked by resorts, educational institutions, arts organizations, and small businesses looking to offer transformative creative programming.

🟡 Let Honey House build a workshop tailored to your group’s goals.

👩‍🏫 Meet Your Lead Instructor

Cesca Waterfield is an award-winning writer, editor, and educator whose work spans rural noir, memoir, poetry, and oral history. She holds a Master’s in English and and an MFA in Creating Writing and has published hundreds of features, essays, and interviews. As founder of Honey House Press LLC, Cesca brings decades of writing, teaching, and publishing experience to every workshop. She is a Teaching Artist Fellow with Storyhouse South and has taught writing across the South and mid-Atlantic—from universities, libraries, and retreats.

Cesca believes that writing can change lives. Her workshops combine structure and surprise, rigor and play. Expect to leave inspired—and with words on the page.

Cesca partners with trusted guest instructors, authors, artists, and creative professionals who share the mission of supporting authentic voices and encouraging the transformative power of storytelling.