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Prose Studio: Developing Character Motivations

The Writing Salon’s Prose Studio classes offer a space for writers to refine existing work, read and critically analyze published pieces, and generate new writing. Workshops form the heart of the experience, where participants’ fiction and creative nonfiction works are read and discussed with depth and care through the lens of each Studio’s topic... more

April 08 - May 13

6 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Discover Creative Nonfiction

Your life is full of stories worth telling—moments that shimmer with meaning, people who've left their mark, experiences that won't let you go. In Discover Creative Nonfiction, you’ll learn how to turn those stories into engaging narratives that come alive on the page... more

Instructor: Lauren Krauze

April 08 - May 13

6 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

April 07 - May 05

5 Tuesdays, (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

April 08 - May 13

6 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Discover Creative Nonfiction: 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

April 08 - May 13

6 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Fiction and Creative Nonfiction Mentorship with Junse Kim

In this remote mentorship, through reflections on your own fiction or creative nonfiction pieces, craft-focused readings of published works, and Junse’s feedback on your work in progress, you will develop your craft application skills and hone your critical analysis... more

Instructor: Junse Kim

April 08 - May 13

6 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

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

February 22 - March 22

5 Sundays, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 1:00pm

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

January 13 - March 10

9 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Discover Creative Nonfiction

Your life is full of stories worth telling—moments that shimmer with meaning, people who've left their mark, experiences that won't let you go. In Discover Creative Nonfiction, you’ll learn how to turn those stories into engaging narratives that come alive on the page... more

January 26 - February 23

5 Mondays, (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

January 24

1 Saturday, (Pacific Time)

10:00am - 1:00pm

Berkeley, CA