Hi Folks,

Below is a list that will give you an idea of what classes we offer here, in general, grouped by genre category. HOWEVER: Not all of the classes shown below are offered every session.

If you want to see ONLY the list of upcoming classes, look in the sidebar under “Classes,” and you’ll see a link for the next upcoming session: ie.  “Winter Session Classes 2012 – Links,” (or whatever session is about to begin: Winter Session, Spring Session, Summer Session or Fall Session).

INTRODUCTORY CLASSES and/or MISC. CLASSES (no specific genre)

Intro to Creative Writing: Having Fun with the Fundamentals (Berk) – Aurora Brackett
Intro to Creative Writing: Having Fun with the Fundamentals (SF)- Jenny Pritchett
Exploring Your Writer’s Voice: Generate New Work &  Have Fun in the Process! - Chris DeLorenzo
Raw Writing: A Class for Generating New Material - Aurora Brackett
Combo Class: Raw Writing & Intro to Creative Writing – Aurora Brackett
Writing from the Fingertips: A Day of Sensory Exploration – Chris DeLorenzo
I Want to Write BUT: A Kick in the “But” Class for…YOU? (5 weeks) -  Jane Underwood
I Want to Write BUT: A Kick in the “But” Class for…YOU? (1 day) – Jane Underwood
Daily Write Round Robin: Creativity, Community, Commitment – Jane Underwood
Inspiring the Muse: A Day to Jumpstart Your Writing – Elaine Beale
Into the Deep: Going Below the Surface of Your Writing – Judy Reeves
Going Deeper: Taking Your Poetry and Prose to the Next Level – Ruth Schwartz
Writing as Healing: Putting One Bead after Another – Kathleen McClung
Writing While Working a Full-Time Job: Making Room for Creativity – Jess Wells

FICTION:

Intro to Fiction: Laying the Foundation (Berk) – Junse Kim
Combo Class: Intro to Fiction & Starting Your Novel (Berk.) – Junse Kim & Karen Bjorneby
Intro to Fiction: Laying the Foundation (SF) – Junse Kim
Combo Class: Intro to Fiction & Starting Your Novel (SF) – Junse Kim & Karen Bjorneby
Starting Your Novel: Get a Foothold on Your Project (Berk.) - Karen Bjorneby
Starting Your Novel: Get a Foothold on Your Project (SF) – Karen Bjorneby
Telling the Truth with Lies: Fiction Workshop – Elaine Beale
The Storyteller’s Toolbox: Fiction Workshop – Nick Mamatas
Plotting Your Novel: How to Pull it All Together – Elaine Beale
Writing Historical Fiction: Come Explore the Challenges & Rewards! – Jess Wells
Commercial Fiction: Writing the Popular Page-Turner – Nick Mamatas
Keep Them Guessing: The Art of Mystery Writing – Elaine Beale
Creating Compelling Characters – Elaine Beale
Dialogue Intensive – Josh Mohr
Starting Your Novel “Continuation” Class – Karen Bjorneby
Honing Your Storytelling Skills: Fiction Workshop - Josh Mohr
Fiction Workshop “Continuation” Class – Josh Mohr
Every Word Matters: Making Sentences that Scream - Matt Stewart
Flash Fiction: When Less is More – Josh Mohr
Hanky Panky: Writing the Erotic – Marilyn Friedman

CREATIVE NONFICTION & NONFICTION:

Intro to Personal Essays: Tell Your Real-Life Stories – Jenny Pritchett
Write from Real Life: Personal Essays & Memoirs – Alison Luterman
Humor Writing: Transforming Life’s Disasters into Laughter – Pamela Bass
Humor Writing Continuation Workshop – Pamela Bass
Food Writing for Food Lovers – Dianne Jacob
Travel Writing: Map out the Route to Your Dream Profession - Lisa Alpine
Memoir Writing: The Nature of Telling “The Truth” - Ruth Schwartz
Memoir Writing: Mine and Refine Your Memories -  Kathleen McClung
Memoir Writing Continuation Class – Kathleen McClung
Breaking into Magazine Writing: The Nuts & Bolts – Cary Pepper
Writing Magazine Articles: You’ve Sold It, Now WRITE It! – Cary Pepper
Writing about Video Games: Turn Your Hobby into a Profession – Hilary Goldstein

CHILDREN’S BOOKS:

Books to the Sky: Middle-Grade and Young Adult Novels Continuation Course – Lindsey Alexander

POETRY:

Discovering Your Poetry: Uncover the Gems – Alison Luterman
Expanding Your Poet’s Tool Kit - David Rosenthal
“Combo” Class: Discovering Your Poetry & Poet’s Tool Kit – Alison Luterman & David Rosenthal
Fearless Poetry Workshop – Julie Bruck
Fearless Poetry Continuation Class: Persistent Poets - Julie Bruck
Poetry & Surprise – Julie Bruck

SCREENWRITING:

Screenwriting Workshop: How to Write a Calling Card Script – Terrel Seltzer
Screenwriting Workshop: The Fun Beginning, The Dreaded Middle, The Dynamic End – Terrel Seltzer
Screenwriting Seminar: Getting Past Go – Terrel Seltzer

PLAYWRITING:

Playwriting 101: A Crash Course in Writing for the Theater & Beyond– Patricia Cotter

MARKETING/PUBLISHING

Blogging for Writers: Build an Audience for Your Work – Britt Bravo
Jumpstart Your Blog – Britt Bravo
Self-Publishing Your Book – How to Navigate the Road to Success – Lisa Alpine
Submit! Get Your Work Into Print! – Jenny Pritchett
Want to Sell Your Book? Write a Fabulous Book Proposal - Dianne Jacob
Q & A Roundtable: The In’s and Out’s of Publishing Commercial Fiction – Nick Mamatas

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