“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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- Short Story Revision: Hone Your Story’s Plot and DramaThis 5-week class will dive deep into revising short stories and empower you with personalized strategies. You’ll explore how to identify and shape your characters’ dramatic journeys, how to fine-tune plot structures, and how to achieve endings that resonate with your readers...more
Instructor: Junse Kim
September 22 - October 205 Mondays, (Pacific Time)6:30pm - 9:00pm
San Francisco, CA - Fiction 101: Telling Stories, Inventing WorldsIn this 5-week class, we’ll learn how to build engaging fictional worlds, whether we’re aiming for the fantasy of JRR Tolkien or the “reality” of Jhumpa Lahiri...more
Instructor: Ann Guy
September 25 - October 235 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)7:00pm - 9:30pm
Berkeley, CA - Jumpstart Your NovelWhat does it take to write a novel? Maybe you have an idea but don’t know what to write, or maybe you’ve written dozens of pages but suddenly feel stuck. What do you need in order to keep showing up to the page...more
Instructor: Shelby Hinte
October 06 - November 035 Mondays, (Pacific Time)6:30pm - 9:00pm
Online - Screenwriting and Storytelling Mentorship with Kate Montgomery“You can read all the how-to books and ask your friends and family for feedback. But if you’re serious about getting produced or published, you will ultimately need professional guidance,” says instructor Kate Montgomery...more
Instructor: Kate Montgomery
October 13 - December 159 WeeksAll Day
Online - Earning Dramatic EmotionIn this 5-week process class we will dissect the intricate concepts of how emotions are developed in fiction and creative nonfiction, and master how to recognize and apply narrative craft that develop dramatic emotions in ways that can move our readers...more
Instructor: Junse Kim
October 27 - December 015 Mondays, (Pacific Time)6:30pm - 9:00pm
San Francisco, CA - Fiction Focus: Dive into Story Craft“Instinct alone will only take us so far as writers,” says instructor Amy G. Latham. “Learning craft techniques will help us to create the lively characters who will drive our plots...more
Instructor: Amy G. Latham
October 29 - December 035 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)7:00pm - 9:30pm
Berkeley, CA - 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
November 04 - December 166 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)7:00pm - 9:30pm
San Francisco, CA - Writing Plot: Finding Your Story’s Driving ForceIn this 3-week intensive, we’ll move beyond surface thrills to uncover what truly drives engaging narratives in both fiction and nonfiction. Through craft lessons, writing prompts, and group discussions, we’ll discover how to create plots that resonate with readers and keep them invested in a story...more
Instructor: Shelby Hinte
December 03 - December 173 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)6:30pm - 9:00pm
San Francisco, CA