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
June 04 - June 11
2 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Mining for Gold: Looking to the Everyday for Creative Inspiration

In this 5-week virtual class, we will use material from our everyday lives as starting points to generate our own creative prose, poetry, or hybrid works. We will look anew at the world and seek inspiration in unexpected places, mining the everyday for artistic leads... more
May 02 - May 30
5 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

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
May 08 - May 15
2 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
May 28 - June 11
3 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Sparks of Light: Flash Fiction, Flash Memoir & Prose Poems

“Shorter forms grab us and hold us in their spell, catapulting us into a moment. Every sensory detail is there for a reason, every word matters,” says instructor Katharine Harer... more
April 30 - May 14
3 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Write Sentences That Sing: Craft Series

The Writing Salon’s brand-new Craft Series offers writers an up-close opportunity to learn from and engage with an acclaimed author about the art and craft of writing. In this first installment of the Craft Series, Nina Schuyler will delve into the intricacies of writing style... more
June 02 - June 09
2 Sundays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 5:00pm

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
April 21 - June 02
6 Weeks

All Day

The Green World: Writing about Nature

"Nature can be a source of solace, inspiration, and renewal," says instructor Katharine Harer. "Just walking down a path surrounded by trees with the smell of the earth under my feet changes the way I feel instantly... more
April 27
1 Saturday, (Pacific Time)

10:00am - 4:00pm

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
April 11 - May 09
5 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

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 14 - March 03
8 Sundays, (Pacific Time)

10:00am - 11:00am