“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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On Point: Crafting a Short-Form Point of View Piece“Many people are driven to write by the simple human need to express ourselves,” says instructor David Jacobson. “There may be no better way to meet that need than through the short, pointed burst of intellectual and emotional energy that goes into a newspaper column, op-ed or blog post...more
Instructor: David Jacobson
January 09 - January 233 Saturdays, (PST)10:30am - 1:00pm
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Creative Nonfiction Master ClassThis master class provides a “literary laboratory” for experienced nonfiction writers to workshop their writing, advance their craft, delve deeply into their themes, take risks, and tackle the all-important revision process...more
Instructor: Kerry Muir
January 10 - March 079 Sundays, (PST)2:00pm - 4:30pm
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The Art and Craft of Food Writing“Food writing offers a unique lens into so much of the world,” says instructor Georgia Freedman. Food is a big part of how we show love, how we share and celebrate our cultures, how we connect with our community...more
Instructor: Georgia Freedman
January 11 - February 085 Mondays, (PST)7:00pm - 9:30pm
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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
January 12 - March 099 Tuesdays, (PST)7:00pm - 9:30pm
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Write Where You Are: Sense of Place in the Personal EssayIn this online course, Erin invites students to start where they are, grounding the personal essays they’ll write with concrete details of where we find ourselves at this moment in time...more
Instructor: Erin Van Rheenen
January 13 - February 105 Wednesdays, (PST)6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Write from Real Life: Personal Essays & MemoirsIn 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
January 14 - March 119 Thursdays, (PST)7:00pm - 9:30pm
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Fertile Ground: Writing about Parenting in This Strange TimeInstructor Katharine Harer says, “Creative writing is the perfect repository for the sometimes confusing and always human experience of being a parent”...more
Instructor: Katharine Harer
January 231 Saturday, (PST)2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Nonfiction Workshop: Take Your Writing to the Next LevelThis class is for nonfiction writers who are ready to take their pieces to the next level through feedback from classmates and instructor, and who want to learn through the reading and discussion of the work of others...more
Instructor: Gila Lyons
January 24 - March 076 WeeksAll Day
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Writing “Woke”: How to Speak to the 21st Century Reader“Authors are under increasing pressure to land on the right side of history as it pertains to characterizations, story themes, and personal views,” says instructor Kilby Blades. “Readers, critics, and industry demand cultural and social awareness. When authors get it wrong, the stakes are high...more
Instructor: Kilby Blades
January 30 - February 133 Saturdays, (PST)2:00pm - 4:30pm
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The 5-Minute MemoirInstructor Rob Williams says, “I love being wowed by a short piece of writing, something that may take only three to five minutes to read, but in its brevity is still rich with candor, humor, or heartbreak, and leaves me thinking about it long after I’ve read the last sentence...more
Instructor: Rob Williams
February 061 Saturday, (PST)2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Writing Your Personal SymbolsIn 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
Instructor: Kerry Muir
February 13 - March 135 Saturdays, (PST)10:30am - 1:00pm
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The Transformative Trip: Travel Writing Meets MemoirAt its best, travel transports and transforms us. It makes us pay attention, and leaving home—and our comfort zone—carves out space for new insight. Think of a memorable trip that you’ve taken. What longing or ambition or heartbreak set you in motion? Did you stumble on a new understanding of the world or your place in it?...more
Instructor: Erin Van Rheenen
February 131 Saturday, (PST)2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Blogging 101: Publish Your PassionWhether you wish to concoct savory cuisine, debate politics, or relate the ins and outs of your daily life, this five-week online class will take you from the concept of a blog to its realization...more
Instructor: Allison Landa
February 14 - March 145 Sundays, (PST)10:30am - 1:00pm
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Creative Nonfiction MentorshipGila Lyons says, “Having a writing mentor is an excellent way to surpass roadblocks, keep on track with your work, be exposed to new writing strategies and techniques, receive guidance in publishing and a writing career if desired, and keep you accountable, inspired, and most importantly, writing...more
Instructor: Gila Lyons
February 15 - April 199 WeeksAll Day
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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
February 15 - March 155 Mondays, (PST)7:00pm - 9:30pm
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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
February 16 - March 165 Tuesdays, (PST)6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Flash: An Intro to Brief Literary Essay FormsIn this 5-week online workshop we’ll investigate three forms of flash creative nonfiction: the prose poem, the braided essay, and the hermit-crab essay...more
Instructor: Rob Williams
February 18 - March 185 Thursdays, (PST)6:30pm - 9:00pm
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