In 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

In this three-class series, through writing prompts carefully chosen by David, you’ll pinpoint the memories that drive you to the page, ones that thrill, haunt, and comfort you. You’ll write, reflect, and write some more...more

In this remote class you will plunge into the personal themes that make your real life stories uniquely yours. In the first half of this class, instructor Alison Luterman will give you writing exercises carefully designed to elicit the undertones and overtones that elevate events and anecdotes into the realm of art...more

“The only constraint of creative nonfiction is that it needs to be ‘real,’” says instructor Gillian Osborne. “In this introduction to creative nonfiction, we’ll explore the many ways we can make meaning of reality through this most flexible and capacious of genres...more

“Every day we eat to sustain ourselves. But food is more than just physical nourishment — it can be spiritual, communal, creative,” says instructor and former KQED food journalist Alan Chazaro. “Writing about food and the art of preparing a meal offers an endless supply of inspiration and material...more

In this remote mentorship, instructor Ann Guy will offer personalized guidance and feedback on your creative nonfiction work, including memoir, personal essay, lyric essay, travel writing, and experimental forms...more

“Writing memoir is like being a miner, shining a light into the nooks and crannies of our lives,” says instructor Katharine Harer. “We think we know what we’ll find, but we’re often surprised by the depth and complexity we uncover...more

“Have you started drafting a nonfiction story and now crave fresh insight?” asks instructor Ann Guy. “In this supportive workshop, thoughtful feedback will help you clarify your intentions, refine your drafts, and bring your true story to life...more

In this three-class series, through writing prompts carefully chosen by David, you’ll pinpoint the memories that drive you to the page, ones that thrill, haunt, and comfort you. You’ll write, reflect, and write some more...more