“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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- Write from Real Life: Personal Essays and 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
October 16 - December 189 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)6:30pm - 9:00pm
Online - 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
October 27 - December 015 Mondays, (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
November 03 - December 156 Mondays, (Pacific Time)7:00pm - 9:30pm
Berkeley, CA - Writing Plot: Finding Your Story’s Driving ForceIn 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 173 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 141 Sunday, (Pacific Time)10:00am - 1:00pm
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