Comic Book Writing
Comics are a magical blend of writing and illustration. But what makes a comic a comic, and not just a picture book? And how do you make one? In this one-off session, we will go over the mechanics of making a comic, as well scripting and have different prompts for exercises. No “talent” for drawing…
Read MoreCreative Fiction Writing
A class for writers with little or no experience in writing fiction. The class focuses on the elements of fiction: dialogue, voice, image, character, point of view, and structure. Students are asked to read and discuss fiction by major writers, to critique each other’s work, and to write and revise at least one short story…
Read More2019 Teen Writers Fellowship Workshop
Spring class for continuing members of the 2019 Teen Writers Fellowship. You must be an accepted 2019 fellow to register for this class.
Read MoreNow Online: 2020 Teen Writers Fellowship Class
Please note: due to the coronavirus pandemic, this class will now have online meetings. Your teacher will contact you with information on accessing the online video conferencing platform. Spring class for accepted members of the 2020 Teen Writers Fellowship. You must be an accepted fellow to register for this class.
Read MoreUsing Your Military Experience To Write Science Fiction
Many veterans and active-duty military members have profound experiences in combat, in war zones, during peacekeeping, or in exotic places—all of which they may want to use in writing fiction. It’s an incredible well from which to draw very vivid and emotional writing. In this seminar, open only to writers of science fiction and fantasy…
Read MoreAncients (Now Online)
Please note: This class will now have online meetings. Your teacher will contact you with information on how to join the online classroom. To participate, students must have a stable internet connection with a computer or device with a webcam and microphone. This class, for anyone interested in writing poetry, is a creative exercise in…
Read MorePoetry and Illumination: Writing the Poem Underneath the Poem (Now Online)
Please note: This class will now have online meetings. Your teacher will contact you with information on how to join the online classroom. To participate, students must have a stable internet connection with a computer or device with a webcam and microphone. It is said that poems reside anywhere and in anything; in the guise…
Read MoreThe Poetry Studio
The studio continues: Members of the group will actively write and revise original poetry, with a special emphasis on the careful review of members’ work, the examination of the literary and commercial marketplace, and the submission of work for publication. Work may be submitted in advance of each meeting. All poems submitted will be critiqued…
Read MorePlaywriting Primer: Dialogue and Dramatic Action (Now Online)
Please note: This class will now have online meetings. Your teacher will contact you with information on how to join the online classroom. To participate, students must have a stable internet connection with a computer or device with a webcam and microphone. How can I tell a story without providing those paragraphs of exposition, or…
Read MoreOrganizing for Creative People (Now Online)
Please note: This class will now have online meetings. Your teacher will contact you with information on how to join the online classroom. To participate, students must have a stable internet connection with a computer or device with a webcam and microphone. Getting organized as a creative person requires us to think in nontraditional ways.…
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