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Off Season Workshops 2022

How to Write a Romance Novel with Sarah Castille/ Sara Desai

Thursdays, June 2-23, 7-9pm PDT

Romance is one of the best-selling genres of fiction and opportunities abound for new and unique stories that fill our hearts and ignite our passions. Whether you are a new or experienced writer, this course will help you understand the genre and develop tools and techniques to craft compelling characters, engaging plots, stunning settings, and happily-ever-afters that will have your readers coming back for more.…

For the Thrill of It: Mastering the Modern Thriller with Sheena Kamal

Thursdays, May 5-26, 6:30-8:30 PDT

In this four-week workshop, award-winning author Sheena Kamal will explore the elements of writing the modern thriller: finding a powerful hook, creating memorable characters, building suspense, and crafting a twisty, compelling plot. Each class will include a writing exercise and, at the end of the workshop, participants may submit an eight-page piece of writing for critique. …

The Story at the Heart of the Story: A Workshop in Memoir with Carla Funk

Mondays, April 4-25, 7:00-9:00 PDT

In this four-week course, you’ll write toward the one glowing story deep at the core of the bigger story. Each session will include creative lessons on craft, a few readings to fuel your writing, and in-class experiments that get your pen moving on the page. Whether you have a memoir on the go or are new to the genre, this class is designed to help you find the story at the heart of your story—and write it.…

What Makes Poetry Poetry with Arleen Paré

There is often the question: “What is poetry?”; and its corollary, “What makes poetry, poetry?” In this 4-week workshop we will try to sort out the second half of this issue, discussing which elements are key to the construction of a poem, and how and when to use these elements, so that the writing is not just lineated prose.  There…

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