Getting Your Toes Wet: An Introduction to Memoir Writing

Berkeley 2020 Milvia Street, Suite 460, Berkeley, CA, United States

Do you feel you have a story inside you, but you’re a little leery of getting thrown in the deep end? In this class, you’ll gently wade into the vast sea of memories and experiences you’ve been carrying around for your whole life

$295.00

Raw Writing

Berkeley 2020 Milvia Street, Suite 460, Berkeley, CA, United States

In this 3-week version of The Writing Salon's Raw Writing series, David will lead you through prompts and exercises that indulge your senses, tickle your intellect, and mine your memory. You'll engage in writing exercises using your favorite pieces of literature, music, and other art forms

$240.00

Tiny Kingdoms: Writing the VERY Short Story

Berkeley 2020 Milvia Street, Suite 460, Berkeley, CA, United States

How short can a story be? Consider Ernest Hemingway’s six-word classic: "For sale: baby shoes, never worn." A tale told quickly can offer untold riches, which swell inside a reader long after the telling

Sold Out $105.00

Collage Writing Lab: Kickstart Your Creative Project

Berkeley 2020 Milvia Street, Suite 460, Berkeley, CA, United States

In this 3-week class, you’ll pull from pieces you’ve already written and brand-new writing you generate in class to create a collage. Prompt-driven writing, optional sharing of work, discussions about the collage form, and light feedback sessions will provide direction and encouragement

Berkeley Meetup

Berkeley 2020 Milvia Street, Suite 460, Berkeley, CA, United States

Occurring on a seasonal basis, Writing Salon meetups are designed to provide an intentional and facilitated space to help you keep a finger on your own creative pulse. At the same time, you'll have the opportunity to engage with a community of other like-minded writers

Let’s Get Real: Writing with Authenticity, Passion and Vulnerability

Berkeley 2020 Milvia Street, Suite 460, Berkeley, CA, United States

Instructor Elaine Beale says, “The best writers create stories that resonate long after a reader has finished the final page. To do this, you have to be willing to go the places that may feel uncomfortable or complicated, to be both brave and curious

Creative Nonfiction 101: Shape Stories from Your Own Life

Berkeley 2020 Milvia Street, Suite 460, Berkeley, CA, United States

In this class, through weekly, prompt-driven writing exercises, we’ll sift through our memories, everyday experiences, and preoccupations with a sense of adventure and curiosity. To make our stories vivid and captivating, we’ll learn about essential craft elements and practice applying them to our own lives

Intro to Poetry: Finding a Way In

Berkeley 2020 Milvia Street, Suite 460, Berkeley, CA, United States

Whether you are new to poetry or you are looking for deeper immersion into the art form, this class will show you a variety of ways to appreciate, learn from, and fall in love with both the reading and writing of poetry

Plot and Structure: The Big Picture

Berkeley 2020 Milvia Street, Suite 460, Berkeley, CA, United States

Plot and structure are the "big picture" ingredients of fiction. A good plot can turn a novel into a page-turner. The right structure will make a story more resonant and compelling and amplify its themes

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