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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Live Online
Starting at $485.00
As few as 7 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.

Fall 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Saturday 1:00PM - 4:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Ron Darian
399481
Fee:
$485.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No meeting November 30. Enrollment limited to 12 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after November 16, 2024
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Sat Nov 2, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Nov 9, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Nov 16, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Nov 23, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Dec 7, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Dec 14, 2024
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Saturday 1:00PM - 4:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Norman Kolpas
400833
Fee:
$485.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No meeting February 15. Enrollment limited to 12 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after February 15, 2025
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Sat Feb 1, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Feb 8, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Feb 22, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Mar 1, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Mar 8, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Mar 15, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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