Wade in the Water: A Class in Spiritual Writing
“In this course,” says instructor Nate Klug, “we will create prose and poetry that puts our hearts in conversation with the divine and the ineffable. Journaling, ghazal poems, tiny stories with [...]
“In this course,” says instructor Nate Klug, “we will create prose and poetry that puts our hearts in conversation with the divine and the ineffable. Journaling, ghazal poems, tiny stories with [...]
“This workshop will provide a safe, supportive environment in which you can play, like actors on the page, and listen deep within yourself for a voice that sounds true,” says Karen. “By the end [...]
“Writing sharp dialogue is tough,” says instructor Kristin FitzPatrick. “If you’re like me, you’re afraid it’ll go on too long, or every character will sound the same, or that what they say just [...]
Whether you write fiction, non-fiction, or both, this class will show you how to draw on your own background to generate writing that is deeply meaningful to you, to the people you love, and even [...]
When you hear the phrase “nature writing,” what first comes to mind? Maybe Henry David Thoreau hoeing beans beside Walden Pond, or John Muir climbing a swaying pine tree during a windstorm in Yosemite
“The best writing is physical, visceral, makes us feel that we are living a story rather than reading one on the page,” says instructor Gila Lyons. "As Anton Chekhov said, 'Don't tell me the moon [...]
This one-day workshop is designed for writers who want to better understand how to develop a coherent plot that engages the reader and a structure that brings a story to life. The class will [...]
“One secret to writing alive poetry lies in risking saying the awkward thing, or venturing outside whatever limits you’ve put around your voice,” says Alison. “We’ll create a brave community [...]
“It takes knowledge, creativity and persistence to break into the entertainment industry,” says indie writer-director-producer Kate Montgomery. “And it can take decades to figure out the things [...]
“Do you have the urge to write, but no clues about how to start? Or maybe you’ve been working on a piece of writing, but suddenly you’re stuck? Well, this one-day workshop is all about getting started
Berkeley Location: 2020 Milvia St., Suite 460, Berkeley, CA 94704
San Francisco Location: 2042 Balboa St., San Francisco, CA 94121
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm