In 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

“The word place is both a noun and a verb,” says instructor Lauren Krauze. “So while places can function as static locations, they can also be animated with action and movement. Together, we’ll explore how to enliven them, whether we’re writing about a childhood bedroom or a far-off planet...more

“A well-crafted sentence communicates more than simply information,” says instructor Katharine Harer. “Language choice and syntax can create rhythms and music that echo in our minds long after we’ve finished reading. Vivid imagery and attention to detail can take us to a place we’ve never seen or smelled or touched, but feel we know...more

“Have you ever wanted to write something that captures an idea or sensation you had while looking at a painting or listening to a song?” asks instructor Michael Klein...more

This 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

In 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

If 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

In 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

In this 3-week class, we’ll look at the similarities and differences between poetry and lyrics. We’ll read examples of both genres, try our hands at creating lyrics out of poems, and vice versa...more

What makes a character like Harry Potter or Katniss Everdeen or Walter White so memorable? “Their predicament may be foreign to us and we may not approve of all their choices,” says instructor Kate Montgomery, “but we connect with them on a visceral level. They make us care...more