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.

Summer 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Saturday 1:00PM - 4:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Norman Kolpas
392524
Fee:
$485.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Jul 22, 2023
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 12 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 August 05, 2023
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Sat Jul 22, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Jul 29, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Aug 5, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Aug 12, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Aug 19, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Aug 26, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Saturday 1:00PM - 4:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Ruben Quesada
392525
Fee:
$485.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Jul 22, 2023
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited to 12 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 August 05, 2023
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

The Making of a Story: A Norton Guide to Creative Writing by Alice LaPlante
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Sat Jul 22, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Jul 29, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Aug 5, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Aug 12, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Aug 19, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Aug 26, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

Fall 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Saturday 1:00PM - 4:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Norman Kolpas
394007
Fee:
$485.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No meeting November 25, 2023.

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

Refund Deadline
No refunds after November 18, 2023
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Sat Nov 4, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Nov 11, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Nov 18, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Dec 2, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Dec 9, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Dec 16, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Saturday 1:00PM - 4:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Ruben Quesada
394008
Fee:
$485.00
Remoteformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No meeting November 25, 2023.

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

Refund Deadline
No refunds after November 18, 2023
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

The Making of a Story: A Norton Guide to Creative Writing by Alice LaPlante
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Sat Nov 4, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Nov 11, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Nov 18, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Dec 2, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Dec 9, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Dec 16, 2023
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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