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

May 07 - May 21
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Let’s Get Real: Writing with Authenticity, Passion and Vulnerability

Instructor Elaine Beale says, “The best writers create stories that resonate long after a reader has finished the final page. To do this, you have to be willing to go the places that may feel uncomfortable or complicated, to be both brave and curious... more

Instructor: Elaine Beale

May 07 - May 21
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

May 07 - May 21
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Collage Writing Lab: Kickstart Your Creative Project

In this 3-week class, you’ll pull from pieces you’ve already written and brand-new writing you generate in class to create a collage. Prompt-driven writing, optional sharing of work, discussions about the collage form, and light feedback sessions will provide direction and encouragement... more
March 10 - March 24
3 Mondays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Berkeley, CA

Intro to Creative Writing: Fun with the Fundamentals

In this introductory class, instructor Elaine Beale will lead a series of sessions designed to teach participants about the key elements of creative writing craft. She will touch on fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and memoir so you get a chance to explore all these genres in one class... more
January 14 - February 11
5 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Berkeley, CA

Sweet Talk: The Joy of Writing Dialogue

“Whether you write fiction, memoir or nonfiction, the same rule applies: when your dialogue clicks, your story springs to life,” says instructor Kerry Muir... more
January 22 - January 29
2 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Berkeley, CA

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
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
January 12 - March 02
8 Sundays, (Pacific Time)

1:00pm - 2:00pm

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
February 23 - March 23
5 Sundays, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 1:00pm

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
January 15 - January 22
2 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

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