“We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master.”
– Ernest Hemingway
Whether you’re a beginner, pro, or somewhere in between, we have the class for you.
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- Fiction Workshop: Enrich Your Drafts“If you’re craving some constructive, insightful feedback from a supportive group of fellow writers, it’s time to dip your toe into the workshop,” says instructor Steve Mitchel...more
Instructor: Steve Mitchel
January 17 - February 216 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)7:00pm - 9:30pm
San Francisco, CA - Let’s Begin Here: Approaching Craft in Fiction Through Character, Dialogue and SceneIn order to write, one must read constantly, observe the world well, and take seriously the craft of writing. During this five-week course, we will focus on the last of these, the craft of writing...more
Instructor: Lori Ostlund
January 21 - February 185 Sundays, (Pacific Time)10:30am - 1:00pm
San Francisco, CA - Intro to Fiction: Laying the FoundationIn this remote class, you’ll develop concrete skills and narrative techniques through fun writing exercises designed to help you master your craft. At the end of five weeks, you’ll have a better grip on how to use these techniques (for developing character, setting, and plot) as tools for building your story...more
Instructor: Junse Kim
February 20 - March 195 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)6:30pm - 9:00pm
Online - Plot 101: Design the Story You Want to Tell“Over the years, I’ve learned that plot is one of the most mysterious elements of the art of fiction,” says instructor Nina Schuyler. “Some writers think a plot is written by formula. Not true! Plot rises out of your characters and your ideas...more
Instructor: Nina Schuyler
February 25 - March 103 Sundays, (Pacific Time)2:00pm - 4:30pm
San Francisco, CA - Shifting the Burden: Writing Compelling BeginningsWhat is it that “shifts the burden” and makes readers feel that they want to spend time inside a writer’s world? In this online class, we will focus on first lines and first paragraphs: what they should do versus what creates confusion and keeps the burden on the reader...more
Instructor: Lori Ostlund
March 02 - March 092 Saturdays, (Pacific Time)10:00am - 1:00pm
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