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
February 18 - March 18
5 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

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
January 19 - March 02
6 Weeks

All Day

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
October 28 - December 09
6 Mondays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

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
September 29 - November 17
8 Sundays, (Pacific Time)

10:00am - 11:00am

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
November 02 - November 16
3 Saturdays, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 1:00pm

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
December 04 - December 11
2 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
October 01 - October 29
5 Tuesdays, (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
November 07 - November 21
3 Thursdays, (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
October 06 - November 17
6 Weeks

All Day

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
August 13 - August 27
3 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA