“We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master.”
– Ernest Hemingway
Whether you’re a beginner, pro, or somewhere in between, we have the class for you.
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Earning Dramatic EmotionIn 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
April 05 - May 035 Mondays, (PST)6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Write That Novel!Writing a novel can be a lonely business—especially in this time of social distancing! If you want to start a novel or you’ve got a novel in progress, this class provides guidance, inspiration, and support...more
Instructor: Elaine Beale
April 05 - May 035 Mondays, (PST)6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Fiction Workshop: Enrich Your Drafts“If you’re craving some constructive, insightful feedback from a supportive group of fellow writers, it’s time to dip your toe into the workshop,” says instructor Steve Mitchel...more
Instructor: Steve Mitchel
April 07 - May 126 Wednesdays, (PST)7:00pm - 9:30pm
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Writing Genre Fiction: The Same, But Different“Genre fiction includes many types of books: sci-fi, mystery, horror, romance,” says instructor Kilby Blades. “All of these books carry one commonality: readers know how they will end. In fact, readers choose genre fiction in order to be taken on exciting, predictable journeys...more
Instructor: Kilby Blades
April 08 - May 065 Thursdays, (PST)6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Shaping Your Scenes and Stories: Understanding the Dramatic Arc in FictionIn this three-session class, Elaine will help you develop a greater understanding of the essential ingredients of a scene and a story, including introducing conflict, creating turning points, and shaping the resolution...more
Instructor: Elaine Beale
April 17 - May 013 Saturdays, (PST)10:30am - 1:00pm
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Advanced Fiction Workshop: Hearts and Minds on the PageAre you hungry for honest, constructive feedback on your fiction? Do you long to be part of a community of writers dedicated to helping one another render (shape, enrich, and enliven) a story the best it can be?...more
Instructor: Andy Touhy
May 16 - June 205 Sundays, (PST)2:00pm - 4:30pm
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Intro to Fiction: To Begin at the Beginning“Big Secret Number One to writing fiction is that you have to make a mess. Many messes,” says instructor Steve Mitchel. “You have to throw truckloads of words down onto the page knowing full well that most of them will end up in the compost...more
Instructor: Steve Mitchel
May 19 - June 165 Wednesdays, (PST)7:00pm - 9:30pm
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