The Business of Writing
“Writing doesn’t have to be a labor of love,” says instructor Kilby Blades. “It can be deeply rewarding on many levels. It’s time for us to reject the starving artist narrative and embrace that [...]
The Transformative Trip: Travel Writing Meets Memoir
At its best, travel transports and transforms us. It makes us pay attention, and leaving home—and our comfort zone—carves out space for new insight. Think of a memorable trip that you’ve taken. [...]
Happily Ever Afters in Fiction: How to Write Romantic Sub-Plots
"In this online class, we will explore how romantic sub-plots can be used in stories outside of the romance genre to hook more readers and deepen their emotional investment in your fiction," says [...]
The Business of Writing
“Writing doesn’t have to be a labor of love,” says instructor Kilby Blades. “It can be deeply rewarding on many levels. It’s time for us to reject the starving artist narrative and embrace that [...]
Let the Body Sing: A Poetry Class
“Poets have been focusing their work on the body for ages — on pleasure, on identity, on beauty, on illness, and on the body as a living target,” says instructor Preeti Vangani. This 3-week [...]
Writing about Illness: Creating Art and Wisdom from the Night-Side of Life
In this online class, we’ll read and discuss some of the most evocative illness and healing writing of our time. Guided by readings, discussions, and in-class exercises, we’ll write our own [...]
The Business of Writing
“Writing doesn’t have to be a labor of love,” says instructor Kilby Blades. “It can be deeply rewarding on many levels. It’s time for us to reject the starving artist narrative and embrace that [...]
Shaping Your Scenes and Stories: Understanding the Dramatic Arc in Fiction
In this three-session class, Elaine will help you develop a greater understanding of the essential ingredients of a scene and a story, including introducing conflict, creating turning points, and [...]
Reading Latinx Poetry, Writing Our Truths
Through select readings, discussions, and writing exercises in this 3-week online class, we will survey the landscape of Latinx writers as a way to inform our own sense of who we are and where we [...]
Screenwriting Boot Camp
“The best way to learn anything is to DO it,” says instructor Kate Montgomery. “In this fun and informative 3-session boot camp, you’ll throw yourself in right away, learning and then [...]