Writing & memoir
Finding a starting point, shaping memories, creating scenes, organizing material, revising, and making narrative choices with purpose.
Speaking & Events
Writing begins a conversation.
Workshops and talks create a place to explore ideas together — from writing and publishing to artificial intelligence, prompt engineering, and the changing relationship between language and technology.
Speaking & workshops
Practical ideas, thoughtfully presented.
Programs led by ML Brei are designed for writers, readers, professional groups, libraries, classrooms, and community audiences. The emphasis is always on making complex subjects approachable and useful.
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Areas of conversation
AI & prompt engineering
Using generative AI deliberately, understanding prompt patterns, and preserving human judgment, authorship, and voice.
Publishing & book marketing
Positioning a book, defining readers, developing an author presence, and finding practical ways to reach an audience without a large budget.
Language, technology & change
Exploring the enduring human questions beneath changing tools: how language shapes understanding, communication, and creative work.
Calendar
Upcoming
Public workshops and appearances are listed here as details are confirmed.
Gauthier Winery Book Gathering
Local Authors Uncorked
Local Authors Book and Wine Gathering, at the Gauthier Winery Event Center 12-5. Complimentary bites, wine for purchase. Meet over a dozen talented regional authors and publishers, and purchase signed copies. Free admission.
Williamsburg Book Festival
Williamsburg Book Festival
Meripoint Books and other local publishers and authors will be gathering to celebrate and support the art of literary composition while connecting with the reading public. This family-friendly event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the William & Mary School of Education.
Selected programs
Recent workshops led by ML Brei
Marketing Matters
Covering marketing strategies. Jointly led with Narielle Living. Topics include: How to develop a business plan, position yourself and your book, and expand your reach.
Memoir Writing Workshop
A hands-on workshop for writers beginning to shape moments, memories, and reflections into personal stories with clarity and purpose.
The Write Use of AI for Writers
An exploration of prompt patterns, practical applications, and thoughtful approaches to working with generative AI in the writing process.
Speaking inquiries
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For workshops, talks, panels, interviews, or other program inquiries, please include a brief description of your audience and event.
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