“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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- Creative Writing 101: Awakening the Muse“Writing begins in curiosity, an impulse toward discovery, a feeling that something wants to be expressed,” instructor Jennifer Lewis says. “This class will give you the inspiration and encouragement you need to follow that impulse and to discover the stories that are already within you...more
Instructor: Jennifer Lewis
April 04 - May 095 Saturdays, (Pacific Time)10:30am - 1:00pm
Online - The Art of Writing Great ScenesIn both literature and film, there are moments that resonate across generations. The most powerful are transformative, immersive, emotional, and filled with memorable imagery and subtext. They give the writer a chance to “show vs. tell” and allow the reader to experience a story firsthand...more
Instructor: Kate Montgomery
April 08 - April 223 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)2:00pm - 4:30pm
Online - Creative Writing Workshop: The Process Is EverythingThis online creative writing workshop will enable class members to deepen reflection on their own work, receive focused feedback from classmates and instructor, and inspire development toward class members’ finest hopes for their writing projects...more
Instructor: Kathy Garlick
April 26 - June 076 WeeksAll Day
Online - Turn Your Fragments into Finished WorksIf you’ve been writing for a while, especially if you’ve participated in Round Robin classes, you’ve likely amassed bits of stories, essays, and poems, promising pieces that you haven’t developed further or don’t quite know how to expand. In this 6-week class, we’ll build from those starts, fragments, and sketches to create more fully realized works of art...more
Instructor: Kathy Garlick
May 13 - June 176 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)6:30pm - 9:00pm
Online - Short and Sweet: Prose Poems, Flash Fiction and Mini-MemoirsIn this online class we’ll look at examples of short pieces from practitioners such as Lydia Davis and Russell Edson, and we’ll explore how to incorporate techniques like free association and juxtaposition into our work. Then we’ll write, share, and write some more...more
Instructor: Alison Luterman
May 28 - June 113 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)2:00pm - 4:30pm
Online - Story MappingGot an idea for a novel, a movie or a TV series? “That’s great!” says instructor Kate Montgomery. “Now it’s time to roll up your sleeves and organize it into a layered, well-structured story that’s engaging from start to finish...more
Instructor: Kate Montgomery
June 06 - June 132 Saturdays, (Pacific Time)10:30am - 1:00pm
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