“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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Comedy Writing 101“Comedy is fragile,” says instructor Kate Montgomery. “One extra word can ruin a laugh. But the truth is, just about anyone can be funny, once they know how it’s done...more
Instructor: Kate Montgomery
August 071 Saturday, (PST)10:00am - 1:00pm
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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
August 12 - September 095 Thursdays, (PST)6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Screenwriting Boot Camp“The best way to learn anything is to DO it,” says instructor Kate Montgomery. “In this fun and informative 3-session boot camp, you’ll throw yourself in right away, learning and then immediately applying the basics of professional screenwriting...more
Instructor: Kate Montgomery
August 15 - August 293 Sundays, (PST)10:30am - 1:00pm
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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
August 15 - August 293 Sundays, (PST)2:00pm - 4:30pm
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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
September 19 - October 175 Sundays, (PST)2:00pm - 4:30pm
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The Five S’s: An Intro to Writing Poetry“What makes a poem powerful? What makes a poem effective?” asks instructor Thea Matthews. “In this introductory course we will focus on Five S’s to enhance our approach to writing poetry...more
Instructor: Thea Matthews
September 19 - October 175 Sundays, (PST)2:00pm - 4:30pm
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Intro to Creative Writing: Let Your Words Out!“The imagination knows all stories before they are told,” wrote the poet William Carlos Williams. “What that says to me,” says instructor Katharine Harer, “is that all of us, whether we already think of ourselves as writers or we’re just starting to explore the craft, are primed for creative writing...more
Instructor: Katharine Harer
September 21 - October 195 Tuesdays, (PST)6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Intro to Screenwriting: Lights, Camera, Action!“Are you sitting on a fantastic story idea for the screen?” asks instructor Kerry Muir. “In Intro to Screenwriting, you’ll acquire a veritable toolbox of strategies and exercises, as well as creative inspiration to help set your idea into motion...more
Instructor: Kerry Muir
September 23 - October 215 Thursdays, (PST)6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Intro to Fiction: Laying the FoundationIn this remote class, you’ll develop concrete skills and narrative techniques through fun writing exercises designed to help you master your craft. At the end of five weeks, you’ll have a better grip on how to use these techniques (for developing character, setting, and plot) as tools for building your story...more
Instructor: Junse Kim
October 04 - November 015 Mondays, (PST)6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Comedy Writing 101“Comedy is fragile,” says instructor Kate Montgomery. “One extra word can ruin a laugh. But the truth is, just about anyone can be funny, once they know how it’s done...more
Instructor: Kate Montgomery
October 161 Saturday, (PST)10:00am - 1:00pm
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Creative Writing 101“Have you wanted to test the waters of creative writing but don’t know where to begin, or how?” asks instructor Kathy Garlick. “Have you waded into those waters before, but it’s been a while?” In this 5-week class, you will be guided surely and safely into the writing experience...more
Instructor: Kathy Garlick
October 17 - November 145 Sundays, (PST)2:00pm - 4:30pm
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Nomad with a Notebook: Introduction to Travel WritingWhether you’ve just returned from Paris or Sacramento or you’re dreaming of a trip, this online class will help you transform your observations into vivid and lasting images. Katharine will provide tips on how to carefully observe and record your impressions of new places and cultures...more
Instructor: Katharine Harer
October 26 - November 235 Tuesdays, (PST)6:30pm - 9:00pm
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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
October 28 - November 113 Thursdays, (PST)6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Intro to Fiction: The Practice of CraftYou have a story to tell—maybe you’ve ventured to write it down. But something falls short and you don’t yet feel confident enough about technique to make it sing. In this five-week online course, we’ll dive into the elements of fiction craft...more
Instructor: Andy Touhy
November 06 - December 115 Saturdays, (PST)2:00pm - 4:30pm
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