FLASH: Big Stories, Tight Language

“Concise, intense, and urgent, flash fiction sits at the crossroads of storytelling and poetry,” says instructor Jennifer Lewis. “Flash pieces are designed to elicit a strong emotional response in a single sitting, often capturing a moment, an epiphany, or a turning point... more

Instructor: Jennifer Lewis

January 11
1 Sunday, (Pacific Time)

10:00am - 1:00pm

Fiction Craft: Find Your Story’s Song

You have a story to tell—maybe you’ve drafted it, revised it once or twice, and still something feels off. The language doesn’t quite sing, and you’re not sure which techniques will bring it fully to life. “Good prose fiction doesn’t write itself,” says instructor Andy Touhy. “And it can’t move your readers to feel unless it’s crafted well... more

Instructor: Andy Touhy

January 11
1 Sunday, (Pacific Time)

10:00am - 1:00pm

Fiction Craft: Laying the Foundation

In this class, you'll develop concrete skills and narrative techniques through fun writing exercises designed to help you master your craft. At the end of five weeks, you'll have a better grip on how to use these techniques (for developing character, setting, and plot) as tools for building your story... more

Instructor: Junse Kim

January 11
1 Sunday, (Pacific Time)

10:00am - 1:00pm

Tiny Kingdoms: Writing the VERY Short Story

How short can a story be? Consider Ernest Hemingway’s six-word classic: "For sale: baby shoes, never worn." A tale told quickly can offer untold riches, which swell inside a reader long after the telling... more

Instructor: Andy Touhy

January 11
1 Sunday, (Pacific Time)

10:00am - 1:00pm

Discover Fiction: Telling Stories, Inventing Worlds

In this 5-week class, we'll learn how to build engaging fictional worlds, whether we’re aiming for the fantasy of JRR Tolkien or the “reality” of Jhumpa Lahiri... more

Instructor: Ann Guy

January 11
1 Sunday, (Pacific Time)

10:00am - 1:00pm

Fiction and Creative Nonfiction Mentorship with Junse Kim

In this remote mentorship, through reflections on your own fiction or creative nonfiction pieces, craft-focused readings of published works, and Junse’s feedback on your work in progress, you will develop your craft application skills and hone your critical analysis... more

Instructor: Junse Kim

January 11
1 Sunday, (Pacific Time)

10:00am - 1:00pm

Screenwriting and Storytelling Mentorship with Kate Montgomery

“You can read all the how-to books and ask your friends and family for feedback. But if you’re serious about getting produced or published, you will ultimately need professional guidance,” says instructor Kate Montgomery... more

Instructor: Kate Montgomery

January 11
1 Sunday, (Pacific Time)

10:00am - 1:00pm

Writing Plot: Finding Your Story’s Driving Force

In this 3-week intensive, we'll move beyond surface thrills to uncover what truly drives engaging narratives in both fiction and nonfiction. Through craft lessons, writing prompts, and group discussions, we'll discover how to create plots that resonate with readers and keep them invested in a story... more

Instructor: Shelby Hinte

January 11
1 Sunday, (Pacific Time)

10:00am - 1:00pm

Short Story Revision: Hone Your Story’s Plot and Drama

This 5-week class will dive deep into revising short stories and empower you with personalized strategies. You’ll explore how to identify and shape your characters’ dramatic journeys, how to fine-tune plot structures, and how to achieve endings that resonate with your readers... more
September 22 - October 20
5 Mondays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Jumpstart Your Novel

What does it take to write a novel? Maybe you have an idea but don’t know what to write, or maybe you’ve written dozens of pages but suddenly feel stuck. What do you need in order to keep showing up to the page... more
October 06 - November 03
5 Mondays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

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