Write Now!: Salon Saturdays

For 25 years, The Writing Salon has used the power of writing prompts to coax out writers’ work in its raw form—work that would later become novels, personal essays, poems. Write Now! will showcase a Writing Salon teacher’s favorite paths to the source of inspiration... more

Instructor: Kathy Garlick

June 07
1 Saturday, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 12:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Write Now!: Salon Saturdays

For 25 years, The Writing Salon has used the power of writing prompts to coax out writers’ work in its raw form—work that would later become novels, personal essays, poems. Write Now! will showcase a Writing Salon teacher’s favorite paths to the source of inspiration... more
May 03
1 Saturday, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 12:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Write Now!: Salon Saturdays

For 25 years, The Writing Salon has used the power of writing prompts to coax out writers’ work in its raw form—work that would later become novels, personal essays, poems. Write Now! will showcase a Writing Salon teacher’s favorite paths to the source of inspiration... more
April 05
1 Saturday, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 12:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Creative Practice: Cultivating a Writing Routine That Works for You

“Writing is a way to engage deeply and meaningfully with the world so that life does not just simply pass us by,” says Shelby Hinte. “Writing is a way to linger and dissect the moments that might otherwise evade us. But as busy adults, how do we find time to write... more

Instructor: Shelby Hinte

June 07
1 Saturday, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 12:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Berkeley Meetup

Occurring on a seasonal basis, Writing Salon meetups are designed to provide an intentional and facilitated space to help you keep a finger on your own creative pulse. At the same time, you'll have the opportunity to engage with a community of other like-minded writers... more
April 12
1 Saturday, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Berkeley, CA

Creating a Writing Practice

“In my years as a writer and teacher but especially as director of The Writing Salon, I’ve wondered how other writers build and sustain their writing practice," says Ben Jackson. "While there’s no one magic formula that works for everyone, I’ve found there are particular components that lead to ongoing passion, productivity, and purpose... more
February 01
1 Saturday, (Pacific Time)

10:00am - 1:00pm

Berkeley, CA

Raw Writing

In this 3-week version of The Writing Salon's Raw Writing series, David will lead you through prompts and exercises that indulge your senses, tickle your intellect, and mine your memory. You'll engage in writing exercises using your favorite pieces of literature, music, and other art forms... more
February 06 - February 20
3 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Berkeley, CA

Daily Write March Round Robin

Jane Underwood had a unique vision when she developed the Round Robin class. By combining several elements—partnering, repetition, practice, feedback, and dedication—she created not just a writing course, but an actual community, one that has continued and grown for over a decade... more
March 09 - March 30
3 Weeks

All Day

Write Now!: Salon Saturdays

For 25 years, The Writing Salon has used the power of writing prompts to coax out writers’ work in its raw form—work that would later become novels, personal essays, poems. Write Now! will showcase a Writing Salon teacher’s favorite paths to the source of inspiration... more
March 08
1 Saturday, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 12:00pm

San Francisco, CA

From Loss to Healing: Writing Your Own Transformation

Absence of any kind can often overwhelm us, rendering us silent. But as writers, we have tools at our disposal with which we can approach these empty spaces—and the empty page... more
January 27 - February 24
5 Mondays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm