“Ever since I began writing, I’ve been fascinated by the short story form,” Jennifer Lewis says. “You can read a short story from beginning to end in one sitting. I love the immediacy and resolve, the feeling of completion with an economy of words
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
"Every day we eat to sustain ourselves. But food is more than just physical nourishment — it can be spiritual, communal, creative,” says instructor and former KQED food journalist Alan Chazaro. “Writing about food and the art of preparing a meal offers an endless supply of inspiration and material
“The only constraint of creative nonfiction is that it needs to be ‘real,’” says instructor Gillian Osborne. “In this introduction to creative nonfiction, we’ll explore the many ways we can make meaning of reality through this most flexible and capacious of genres
“Poetry often begins in a flash: an image, a phrase, a question, a contradiction, a feeling we can’t quite name,” says instructor Kathy Garlick. “But bringing a poem fully to life usually requires a different kind of attention—the willingness to return to the draft, listen more deeply, and discover what the poem is asking to become
“Have you ever wanted to write something that captures an idea or sensation you had while looking at a painting or listening to a song?” asks instructor Michael Klein
Jane Underwood had a unique vision when she developed the Round Robin class. By combining several elements—partnering, repetition, practice, feedback, and dedication—she created not just a writing course, but an actual community, one that has continued and grown for over a decade
“You can read all the how-to books and ask your friends and family for feedback. But if you’re serious about getting produced or published, you will ultimately need professional guidance,” says instructor Kate Montgomery
This remote poetry “class” offers a unique opportunity for personal and intimate poetry instruction. Students will work with Brian Tierney one-on-one, via written correspondence over two months, during which students will compile and send three "packets"
In this remote mentorship, instructor Ann Guy will offer personalized guidance and feedback on your creative nonfiction work, including memoir, personal essay, lyric essay, travel writing, and experimental forms