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
July 19
1 Saturday, (Pacific Time)

10:00am - 1:00pm

San Francisco, CA

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
July 07 - August 04
5 Mondays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

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
September 03 - September 10
2 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
August 20 - September 03
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Summer 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
July 20 - August 24
6 Sundays, (Pacific Time)

1:00pm - 2:00pm

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
July 27 - September 07
6 Weeks

All Day

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
April 06 - May 04
5 Sundays, (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
April 13 - May 18
6 Sundays, (Pacific Time)

1:00pm - 2:00pm

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
May 15 - June 19
6 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

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

2:00pm - 4:30pm