Writing from the Heart: Uncover Your Most Powerful Themes

To write our best, we must write from the heart. But finding which subjects mean the most to us can be difficult. Each week Ray Hsu will lead you through a series of fun, engaging, and effective exercises to help you discover and explore the deep and most compelling themes in your life... more
July 08 - August 05
5 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

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
July 13 - August 17
6 Sundays, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 1:00pm

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

July 08 - August 05
5 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Fiction Workshop: Building Our Stories

This class is a hybrid take on the traditional workshop model, and while the workshop will be a major component of every class, writers will also have space to generate new material in class ... more
July 07 - August 11
6 Mondays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

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

July 08 - August 05
5 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Fiction Focus: Dive into Story Craft

"Instinct alone will only take us so far as writers,” says instructor Amy G. Latham. “Learning craft techniques will help us to create the lively characters who will drive our plots... more
May 07 - June 04
5 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Berkeley, CA

Writing the Page-Turning Binge-Worthy Story

“We’re living in a binge culture,” says instructor Kate Montgomery. “If we find an author we like, we read their entire backlist. If we discover a show we enjoy, we binge multiple seasons. Publishers and producers, who buy novels and screenplays, understand the demand for this kind of storytelling and are always in the market for new material... more
April 29 - May 13
3 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

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
April 14 - June 16
9 Weeks

All Day

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
June 03 - June 17
3 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

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