Crafting Authentic Women Characters

At long last, the damsel in distress has been retired, along with the evil stepmother, nagging wife, and blonde bimbo. Stories that feature authentic, multi-dimensional women characters are finally in demand. But writing these characters is not as easy as one might think... more

Instructor: Kate Montgomery

February 18 - March 04
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Intro to Creative Writing: Let Your Words Out!

“The imagination knows all stories before they are told,” wrote the poet William Carlos Williams. “What that says to me,” says instructor Katharine Harer, “is that all of us, whether we already think of ourselves as writers or we’re just starting to explore the craft, are primed for creative writing ... more

Instructor: Katharine Harer

February 18 - March 04
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

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 juxtaposition into our work. Then we'll write, share, and write some more... more

Instructor: Alison Luterman

February 18 - March 04
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Writing the Big Themes

Love. Loss. Transformation. These themes are so integral to the human experience that writers have returned to them again and again for centuries. In this online workshop we’ll explore a different theme each week... more

Instructor: Erin Rodoni

February 18 - March 04
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Creative Writing 101

“Have you wanted to test the waters of creative writing but don’t know where to begin, or how?" asks instructor Kathy Garlick. “Have you waded into those waters before, but it’s been a while?” In this 5-week class, you will be guided surely and safely into the writing experience... more

Instructor: Kathy Garlick

February 18 - March 04
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Writing Through the Canvas: Sparking Creativity with Visual Art

In this half-day class, we’ll play with three different approaches to writing—narrative, lyric, and dramatic—to connect with visual art in fresh and interesting ways... more

Instructor: Katharine Harer

February 18 - March 04
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Creative Writing Workshop: The Process Is Everything

This online creative writing workshop will enable class members to deepen reflection on their own work, receive focused feedback from classmates and instructor, and inspire development toward class members’ finest hopes for their writing projects... more

Instructor: Kathy Garlick

February 18 - March 04
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

The Art of Writing About Place

“Every story takes place somewhere,” says instructor Katharine Harer. “Images in poetry and stories often root us in distinct places. When we write about a place, and weave together our memories and observations, we create meaning beyond a road sign or a pin on a google map... more
October 11 - October 25
3 Saturdays, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 1:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Body Narratives

“Some of our most defining stories are about the things that have happened to our bodies,” says instructor Jennifer Lewis. “Whether adolescence, childbirth, aging or gender transitioning, each of us has experienced transformations that have shaped our character... more

Instructor: Jennifer Lewis

February 18 - March 04
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Creative Writing 101: Awakening the Muse

"Writing begins in curiosity, an impulse toward discovery, a feeling that something wants to be expressed," instructor Jennifer Lewis says. "This class will give you the inspiration and encouragement you need to follow that impulse and to discover the stories that are already within you... more
September 21 - October 19
5 Sundays, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 1:00pm

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