Introduction to Creative Writing

WRITING X 400

Perfect for students new to creative writing, this course introduces you to various forms of writing in small, supportive workshop groups.

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Remote
Starting at $485.00
As few as 6 weeks
2.0

What you can learn.

  • Meet guest speakers from storytelling, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and screenwriting backgrounds
  • Learn how to critically and supportively critique other writers' work
  • Try your hand at writing different kinds of work to see what you like best
  • Meet other aspiring writers and begin to form your own creative community

About this course:

This six-week course is perfect for anyone just getting started on their path to being a writer. Students work in small breakout sessions with experienced writers and teachers, then attend a lecture by various guest speakers with expertise in fiction, poetry, nonfiction or screenwriting. Short assignments are workshopped in the weekly breakout sessions. The goal of the course is to expose new writers to a variety of types of writing while getting their creative juices flowing. At the end of the quarter, students feel more confident about their skills and are prepared for further study of writing.

Spring 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Saturday 1:00PM - 4:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Rachel Girty
396690
Fee:
$485.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Apr 27, 2024
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Notes

No meeting May 25, 2024.

Enrollment limited to 12 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after May 11, 2024
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Sat Apr 27, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat May 4, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat May 11, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat May 18, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Jun 1, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Jun 8, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Saturday 1:00PM - 4:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Norman Kolpas
396709
Fee:
$485.00
Remoteformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Apr 27, 2024
See Details
Notes

No meeting May 25, 2024.

Enrollment limited to 12 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after May 11, 2024
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Sat Apr 27, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat May 4, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat May 11, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat May 18, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Jun 1, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Jun 8, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

Summer 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Saturday 1:00PM - 4:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: liz gonzález
398205
Fee:
$485.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited to 12 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 27, 2024
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Sat Jul 13, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Jul 20, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Jul 27, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Aug 3, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Aug 10, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Aug 17, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Saturday 1:00PM - 4:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Norman Kolpas
398206
Fee:
$485.00
Remoteformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited to 12 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 27, 2024
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Sat Jul 13, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Jul 20, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Jul 27, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Aug 3, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Aug 10, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Aug 17, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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