Nine Tuesdays, Jan. 24-March 20, 7-9:30 p.m.
$335 members/$365 others   San Francisco
Testimonials for Jenny

ATTENTION: THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL. But we  have other classes that might work for you. If you’re unsure what to choose, give Jane a call at 415.609.2468.

Think you want to write, but not sure where to start? “Good news,” says Jenny Pritchett, “it’s all about you!” In this fun, fast-paced class for beginners, you’ll use your own experiences and observations – your unique movement through the world – as jumping-off points to investigate all types of writing: fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, memoir, humor, essays and more. “We’ll address the intersection of reality and imagination,” says Jenny, “with a little reading, weekly writing exercises, handouts and discussion to get your pens (and brains!) flexing.

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Hi, Jane,

I took the recently-completed personal essay class taught by Jenny Pritchett, and I just HAVE to tell you what a fabulous experience it was. Jenny is, quite simply, a fantastic teacher. Each session was stimulating, challenging, and rich in content. I couldn’t wait to get up on a Saturday morning and head off to class!

Jenny’s perceptiveness, and intelligence are very evident in her teaching, and those qualities of hers work to stretch us as students. By the end end of session 5, every one of us had a solid foundation in the elements of a strong personal essay, and that is thanks to Jenny’s high-quality instruction. She’s very organized, and obviously puts thought and energy into planning cohesive instruction. Plus, she’s funny! We laughed a lot in class, learning all the while.

I was sad when the class ended! A few times, while sitting in that room and looking around the circle, I actually teared up a little with happiness at how right it felt to be there. I’m just so happy to have found the Writing Salon, and yet another great teacher in Jenny. Thank you!

Sue Granzella

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Re: “Intro to Creative Writing” and also “Get Your Work into Print: Submit!”

I just finished taking Intro to Creative Writing with Jenny Pritchett and I am truly thrilled to have been part of this class.  Jenny is a gem of a person – passionate, supportive, funny and downright smart – not to mention an excellent instructor.

The course fully met my expectations.  When I signed up I was a little concerned that I would be in over my head (I haven’t written anything since college), but after the first class that worry left me.  Not only is the course broken down into manageable discussion pieces – concrete detail, dialogue, metaphor, etc – which I found very helpful in dealing with the unknown of writing, but Jenny is also very capable of guiding and providing feedback to a group of students with different backgrounds, styles and wants.  The class immediately felt like a community rather than a classroom and that goes a long way to fostering comfort and confidence.

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Saturday, Feb. 18th, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
$95 members/$110 others San Francisco
ATTENTION: THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL – send an email to jane@writingsalons.com if you’d like to be put on a waiting list (& include your phone number).

“When you truly believe a story or poem is finished—the best it can be–it’s time to introduce it to the world,” says writer and editor Jenny Pritchett. In this info-packed class, Jenny will tell you what you need to know about submitting your work to literary journals and contests, and applying for residency programs.

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Nine Wednesdays, Jan. 25-March 21, 7-9:30 pm
$335 members/$365 others   San Francisco
Testimonials for Jenny

ATTENTION: THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL

Have you always wanted to write about your crazy family? What about an accident that changed the course of your life? A discovery that changed your perception of the past? A mysterious neighbor whose comings and goings excite your imagination? If you know you want to write, but you don’t know where to start, this is your class. “By the end of class,” says Jenny Pritchett, “you’ll walk away with a rough draft of a personal essay.

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