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 12 - February 26
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Round Robin Writing Group

Running concurrently with the Daily Write Round Robin, the Round Robin Writing Group will respond to your specific writing needs and interests, connect you with like-minded writers, and provide insights into process and craft... more

Instructor: Kathy Garlick

February 12 - February 26
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

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 12 - February 26
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Craft Memorable Characters

What makes a character like Harry Potter or Katniss Everdeen or Walter White so memorable? “Their predicament may be foreign to us and we may not approve of all their choices," says instructor Kate Montgomery, “but we connect with them on a visceral level. They make us care... more

Instructor: Kate Montgomery

February 12 - February 26
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Intro to Creative Writing: Getting Our Stories onto the Page

“Each of us has a story to tell, but finding the words and voice for that story is an art and craft specific to each individual,” says instructor Kathy Garlick. “This class is designed for writers who may be uncovering and sharing that story for the first time... more

Instructor: Kathy Garlick

February 12 - February 26
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 12 - February 26
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Turn Your Fragments into Finished Works

If you’ve been writing for a while, especially if you’ve participated in Round Robin classes, you’ve likely amassed bits of stories, essays, and poems, promising pieces that you haven’t developed further or don’t quite know how to expand. In this 6-week class, we’ll build from those starts, fragments, and sketches to create more fully realized works of art... more

Instructor: Kathy Garlick

February 12 - February 26
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Round Robin Writing Group

Running concurrently with the Daily Write Round Robin, the Round Robin Writing Group will respond to your specific writing needs and interests, connect you with like-minded writers, and provide insights into process and craft... more

Instructor: Kathy Garlick

February 12 - February 26
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Free Your Creativity: Using Constraints to Generate New Writing

In this generative class, we’ll explore how constraints may inspire both poetry and prose. We’ll look at examples by writers who use these techniques, then engage with inventive writing exercises, freeing our own imaginations... more

Instructor: Kimberly Lee

February 12 - February 26
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Story Mapping

Got an idea for a novel, a movie or a TV series? “That’s great!” says instructor Kate Montgomery. “Now it’s time to roll up your sleeves and organize it into a layered, well-structured story that’s engaging from start to finish... more

Instructor: Kate Montgomery

February 12 - February 26
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm