Intro to the Lyric Essay: Unwrapping the Form

In this 5-week class, we'll immerse ourselves in this exciting form of creative nonfiction. We'll read a variety of pieces that fall into this category, looking at how the authors take risks that surprise and move us... more
September 22 - October 20
5 Thursdays, (PST)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Earning Dramatic Emotion

In this 5-week process class we will dissect the intricate concepts of how emotions are developed in fiction and creative nonfiction, and master how to recognize and apply narrative craft that develop dramatic emotions in ways that can move our readers... more
September 19 - October 17
5 Mondays, (PST)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Advanced Nonfiction Workshop

This class provides a “literary laboratory” for experienced nonfiction writers to workshop their writing, advance their craft, delve deeply into their themes, take risks, and tackle the all-important revision process... more
September 18 - November 13
9 Sundays, (PST)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Write from Real Life: Personal Essays and Memoirs

In this remote class you will plunge into the personal themes that make your real life stories uniquely yours. In the first half of this class, instructor Alison Luterman will give you writing exercises carefully designed to elicit the undertones and overtones that elevate events and anecdotes into the realm of art... more
October 13 - December 15
9 Thursdays, (PST)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Your Singular Life

“Writing memoir is like being a miner, shining a light into the nooks and crannies of our lives,” says instructor Katharine Harer. “We think we know what we'll find, but we're often surprised by the depth and complexity we uncover... more
August 16 - August 30
3 Tuesdays, (PST)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Intro to Creative Nonfiction: Let Your Story Unfold

“Have you always wanted to write but are stumped by the way to tell your own story?” asks instructor Jennifer Lewis. “In this remote class, by exploring different types of creative nonfiction, you will find the unique way to bring your story to life”... more
July 31 - August 28
5 Sundays, (PST)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Advanced Nonfiction Workshop

This class provides a “literary laboratory” for experienced nonfiction writers to workshop their writing, advance their craft, delve deeply into their themes, take risks, and tackle the all-important revision process... more
July 10 - September 11
9 Sundays, (PST)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Write from Real Life: Personal Essays and Memoirs

In this remote class you will plunge into the personal themes that make your real life stories uniquely yours. In the first half of this class, instructor Alison Luterman will give you writing exercises carefully designed to elicit the undertones and overtones that elevate events and anecdotes into the realm of art... more
July 12 - September 13
9 Tuesdays, (PST)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Your Big Little Love Stories

In this half-day online class, we’ll write about what we love, whether it’s a person, place, or experience. In a world that often feels isolating, we’ll celebrate passion and connection, bringing those feelings to life on the page... more
May 14
1 Saturday, (PST)

10:00am - 1:00pm

Intro to the Personal Essay: Your Life on the Page

Everyone has a story, but not everyone knows how to tell that story. Enter the personal essay, the perfect scaffolding to help share everything from a memorable encounter on a high-speed train to the time your mother revealed a family secret while carving the Thanksgiving turkey... more
April 20 - May 18
5 Wednesdays, (PST)

6:30pm - 9:00pm