Writing Plot: Finding Your Story’s Driving Force

In this 3-week intensive, we'll move beyond surface thrills to uncover what truly drives engaging narratives in both fiction and nonfiction. Through craft lessons, writing prompts, and group discussions, we'll discover how to create plots that resonate with readers and keep them invested in a story... more

Instructor: Shelby Hinte

December 03 - December 17
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

From Memories to Memoirs: The Moments That Make Your Story

In this 3-hour class, through writing prompts carefully chosen by David, you’ll pinpoint the memories that drive you to the page, ones that thrill, haunt, and comfort you. You’ll write, reflect, and write some more... more

Instructor: David Jacobson

December 03 - December 17
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Writing from the Core: Finding the Emotional Truth in Nonfiction

“Great nonfiction isn’t just about conveying facts—it’s about making readers feel,” says instructor Ray Hsu. In this 5-week class, you’ll uncover and amplify the emotional heart of your stories, learning how to shape personal narratives that resonate for readers... more

Instructor: Ray Hsu

December 03 - December 17
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Your Singular Life

“Writing memoir is like being a miner, shining a light into the nooks and crannies of our lives,” says instructor Katharine Harer. “We think we know what we'll find, but we're often surprised by the depth and complexity we uncover... more

Instructor: Katharine Harer

December 03 - December 17
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Creative Nonfiction Workshop: Shape Your True Story

“Have you started drafting a nonfiction story and now crave fresh insight?” asks instructor Ann Guy. “In this supportive workshop, thoughtful feedback will help you clarify your intentions, refine your drafts, and bring your true story to life... more

Instructor: Ann Guy

December 03 - December 17
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Write from Real Life: Personal Essays and Memoirs

In this remote class you will plunge into the personal themes that make your real life stories uniquely yours. In the first half of this class, instructor Alison Luterman will give you writing exercises carefully designed to elicit the undertones and overtones that elevate events and anecdotes into the realm of art... more

Instructor: Alison Luterman

December 03 - December 17
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Your Story, Your Life: Memoir & Personal Essays

“By writing memoir and personal essays, we give form to our histories and make something of meaning and beauty that is uniquely ours,” says instructor Katharine Harer. "I love this genre because you can be yourself, complete with your idiosyncrasies, strong opinions, flashes of wisdom and crazy moments... more

Instructor: Katharine Harer

December 03 - December 17
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Earning Dramatic Emotion

In this 5-week process class we will dissect the intricate concepts of how emotions are developed in fiction and creative nonfiction, and master how to recognize and apply narrative craft that develop dramatic emotions in ways that can move our readers... more

Instructor: Junse Kim

December 03 - December 17
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Creative Nonfiction Workshop: Shaping Our Personal Stories

In Creative Nonfiction Workshop, students will share drafts of their own personal stories and workshop them through an inquiry-based approach that emphasizes exploration and discovery... more
July 17 - August 21
6 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Creative Nonfiction 101: Shape Stories from Your Own Life

In this class, through weekly, prompt-driven writing exercises, we’ll sift through our memories, everyday experiences, and preoccupations with a sense of adventure and curiosity. To make our stories vivid and captivating, we’ll learn about essential craft elements and practice applying them to our own lives... more

Instructor: Ann Guy

December 03 - December 17
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA
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