Defeating Distraction: Creating a Writing Practice

WRITING X 404

Develop powerful writing habits in this class designed to help you take steps to becoming a disciplined, motivated, and successful writer.

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Remote
Starting at $485.00
As few as 6 weeks
2.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn why discipline and a writing practice help writers complete projects
  • Develop practical tools to combat procrastination and writer’s block
  • Commit to writing over a six-week period and learn how to sustain your momentum
  • Identify ways you can structure your life to make room for regular writing sessions

About this course:

Whether you are writing a screenplay, short story, personal essay or not even writing yet at all (but would like to!), the way to create and finish any project is through a consistent and committed writing practice. The regular discipline of writing can feel elusive and at times unattainable, but it can be done! In this course, students learn the fundamentals of creating a lasting writing practice as well as concrete tools to employ as defenses against procrastination and writer’s block. Class time will consist of lectures, in-class writing prompts, and exercises to build craft with homework assignments geared towards setting manageable goals and accountability. Think of it as “Couch to 5K” personal training—but for writing. Rather than focusing on revising or improving a particular writing project, the class focuses solely on committing to the writing practice itself. By the end of the course, students will have the skills to build a sustainable writing practice that they can maintain long after the class is over. All levels of writers are welcome.

Winter 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Cole Kazdin
395414
Fee:
$485.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Jan 24, 2024
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation.
Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after February 07, 2024
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Jan 24, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jan 31, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Feb 7, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Feb 14, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Feb 21, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Feb 28, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

Spring 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 05, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Cole Kazdin
396711
Fee:
$485.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after May 15, 2024
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed May 1, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed May 8, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed May 15, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed May 22, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed May 29, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jun 5, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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