Writing Genre Fiction: The Same, But Different
“Genre fiction includes many types of books: sci-fi, mystery, horror, romance,” says instructor Kilby Blades. “All of these books carry one commonality: readers know how they will end. In fact, [...]
Writing “Woke”: How to Speak to the 21st Century Reader
“Authors are under increasing pressure to land on the right side of history as it pertains to characterizations, story themes, and personal views,” says instructor Kilby Blades. “Readers, [...]
Short and Sweet: Prose Poems, Flash Fiction and Mini-Memoirs
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 [...]
You Can Be a Winning Writer: How to Get Published, Grow Confidence and Build Community
For writers poised to publish poems, articles and stories as well as those with completed manuscripts or book proposals, this online class will provide a strategy for success
On Point: Crafting a Short-Form Point of View Piece
“Many people are driven to write by the simple human need to express ourselves,” says instructor David Jacobson. “There may be no better way to meet that need than through the short, pointed [...]
On Point: Crafting a Short-Form Point of View Piece
“What drives many of us to write is the simple human need to express ourselves,” says instructor David Jacobson. “There may be no better way to meet that need than by presenting a point of view