Intro to Fiction: Laying the Foundation

In this remote 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
April 10 - May 08
5 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

The Three D’s of Fiction: Description, Dialogue & Drama

“Whether you’re working on a novel or shorter fiction, the Three D’s are essential,” says instructor Lisa Moore Ramée. “This class will give you tips on how to create descriptions of a world and the characters in it, dialogue that rings true, and dramatic scenes with gripping conflict... more

Instructor: Lisa Moore Ramée

April 10 - May 08
5 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Write That Novel!

Writing a novel can be a lonely business! If you want to start a novel or you’ve got a novel in progress, this class provides guidance, inspiration, and support... more
April 07 - May 05
5 Mondays, (Pacific Time)

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Plot and Structure: The Big Picture

Plot 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

April 10 - May 08
5 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

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

April 10 - May 08
5 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Earning Dramatic Emotion

In this 5-week process class we will dissect the intricate concepts of how emotions are developed in fiction and creative nonfiction, and master how to recognize and apply narrative craft that develop dramatic emotions in ways that can move our readers... more

Instructor: Junse Kim

April 10 - May 08
5 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Fiction Workshop: Enrich Your Drafts

"If you’re craving some constructive, insightful feedback from a supportive group of fellow writers, it’s time to dip your toe into the workshop," says instructor Steve Mitchel... more

Instructor: Steve Mitchel

April 10 - May 08
5 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

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
February 22
1 Saturday, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Berkeley, CA

Novel Writing Group

The Novel Writing Group is designed for writers who have made some progress on their novel (from a complete first draft, to a few chapters, to a detailed outline). The group will provide new novelists with practical tools to help them make progress with various aspects of novel-writing... more
January 16 - March 27
6 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Short Story 1-2-3: Writing Fiction That Packs a Punch

“Ever since I began writing, I’ve been fascinated by the short story form,” Jennifer Lewis says. “You can read a short story from beginning to end in one sitting. I love the immediacy and resolve, the feeling of completion with an economy of words... more
January 12 - February 16
6 Sundays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

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