“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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- Screenwriting Boot Camp“The best way to learn anything is to DO it,” says instructor Kate Montgomery. “In this fun, informative boot camp, you’ll get into the process right away. With an interactive mix of lecture, discussion, screenings, and group and individual writing exercises, you’ll learn and apply the basics of professional screenwriting...more
Instructor: Kate Montgomery
July 28 - August 113 Sundays, (Pacific Time)10:30am - 1:00pm
Online - Intro to Creative Writing: Getting Our Stories onto the Page“Each of us has a story to tell, but finding the words and voice for that story is an art and craft specific to each individual,” says instructor Kathy Garlick. “This class is designed for writers who may be uncovering and sharing that story for the first time...more
Instructor: Kathy Garlick
August 15 - September 125 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)6:30pm - 9:00pm
San Francisco, CA - Comedy Writing 101“Comedy is fragile,” says instructor Kate Montgomery. “One extra word can ruin a laugh. But the truth is, just about anyone can be funny, once they know how it’s done...more
Instructor: Kate Montgomery
September 07 - September 142 Saturdays, (Pacific Time)10:00am - 1:00pm
Online - Intro to Creative Writing: Let Your Words Out!“The imagination knows all stories before they are told,” wrote the poet William Carlos Williams. “What that says to me,” says instructor Katharine Harer, “is that all of us, whether we already think of ourselves as writers or we’re just starting to explore the craft, are primed for creative writing...more
Instructor: Katharine Harer
October 01 - October 295 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
October 26 - November 093 Saturdays, (Pacific Time)2:00pm - 4:30pm
San Francisco, CA - Intro to Creative Nonfiction: Let Your Story Unfold“Have you always wanted to write but are stumped by the way to tell your own story?” asks instructor Jennifer Lewis. “In this remote class, by exploring different types of creative nonfiction, you will find the unique way to bring your story to life”...more
Instructor: Jennifer Lewis
October 27 - November 245 Sundays, (Pacific Time)2:00pm - 4:30pm
Online - Intro to Fiction: Opening Imagination’s DoorsIn this remote class, you’ll develop your skills through reading published writers, discussing the fiction writer’s craft, and doing fun writing exercises. At the end of three weeks, you’ll not only have a better grasp of what it takes to write good fiction, but you’ll also explore the magic of your own imagination...more
Instructor: Elaine Beale
November 10 - November 243 Sundays, (Pacific Time)10:30am - 1:00pm
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