“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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- Berkeley MeetupOccurring on a seasonal basis, Writing Salon meetups are designed to provide an intentional and facilitated space to help you keep a finger on your own creative pulse. At the same time, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with a community of other like-minded writers...more
Instructor: Ben Jackson
April 121 Saturday, (Pacific Time)2:00pm - 3:30pm
Berkeley, CA - Let’s Get Real: Writing with Authenticity, Passion and VulnerabilityInstructor Elaine Beale says, “The best writers create stories that resonate long after a reader has finished the final page. To do this, you have to be willing to go the places that may feel uncomfortable or complicated, to be both brave and curious...more
Instructor: Elaine Beale
April 22 - May 205 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)7:00pm - 9:30pm
Berkeley, CA - Creative Nonfiction 101: Shape Stories from Your Own LifeIn this class, through weekly, prompt-driven writing exercises, we’ll sift through our memories, everyday experiences, and preoccupations with a sense of adventure and curiosity. To make our stories vivid and captivating, we’ll learn about essential craft elements and practice applying them to our own lives...more
Instructor: Ann Guy
April 28 - June 025 Mondays, (Pacific Time)6:30pm - 9:00pm
Berkeley, CA - Intro to Poetry: Finding a Way InWhether you are new to poetry or you are looking for deeper immersion into the art form, this class will show you a variety of ways to appreciate, learn from, and fall in love with both the reading and writing of poetry...more
Instructor: Ben Jackson
May 01 - May 153 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)7:00pm - 9:30pm
Berkeley, 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
May 07 - June 045 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)7:00pm - 9:30pm
Berkeley, CA - Plot and Structure: The Big PicturePlot and structure are the “big picture” ingredients of fiction. A good plot can turn a novel into a page-turner. The right structure will make a story more resonant and compelling and amplify its themes...more
Instructor: Elaine Beale
May 27 - June 103 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)7:00pm - 9:30pm
Berkeley, CA