The Secrets of Food Writing: It’s Never Just a Burger

“Every day we eat to sustain ourselves. But food is more than just physical nourishment — it can be spiritual, communal, creative,” says instructor and KQED food journalist Alan Chazaro. “Indeed, writing about food and the art of preparing a meal offers an endless supply of inspiration and material... more

Instructor: Alan Chazaro

November 04 - December 02
5 Mondays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Intro to Creative Nonfiction: Let Your Story Unfold

“Have you always wanted to write but are stumped by the way to tell your own story?” asks instructor Jennifer Lewis. “In this remote class, by exploring different types of creative nonfiction, you will find the unique way to bring your story to life”... more

Instructor: Jennifer Lewis

November 04 - December 02
5 Mondays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

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

November 04 - December 02
5 Mondays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Creative Nonfiction Writing Group

The Creative Nonfiction Writing Group is designed to foster creative growth where writers can hold each other accountable, give and receive feedback, and ultimately form relationships with other writers that will encourage them to commit to the page the stories they feel most called to tell... more

Instructor: Shelby Hinte

November 04 - December 02
5 Mondays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

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

November 04 - December 02
5 Mondays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Creative Nonfiction Writing Group

The Creative Nonfiction Writing Group is designed to foster creative growth where writers can hold each other accountable, give and receive feedback, and ultimately form relationships with other writers that will encourage them to commit to the page the stories they feel most called to tell... more

Instructor: Shelby Hinte

November 04 - December 02
5 Mondays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

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

November 04 - December 02
5 Mondays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Intro to Creative Nonfiction: Let Your Story Unfold

“Have you always wanted to write but are stumped by the way to tell your own story?” asks instructor Jennifer Lewis. “In this remote class, by exploring different types of creative nonfiction, you will find the unique way to bring your story to life”... more
May 05 - June 09
5 Sundays, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 1:00pm

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
April 08 - May 06
5 Mondays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Writing Your Personal Symbols

In this 5-week remote class, students will use class time to develop a series of creative nonfiction pieces connected to classic Jungian archetypes such as the Hero, Lover, Outlaw, Trickster, Orphan and more... more
May 11 - June 15
5 Saturdays, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 1:00pm