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Reading for Writers

with Carolyn Abram

Sharp reading makes sharp writing. This class teaches you to decode how writers build tension, character, momentum and more—and bring those tools into your own work.

generative, close reading

6 Sessions
March 5, 2026
7:10-9:10 pm PT In Person Fiction Intermediate

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Shadow Play: The Craft of Horror

with Jasmine Griffin

Unlock the dark power of Gothic, Cosmic, Folk, and Psychological Horror. Turn up the tension and atmosphere as you generate new work and discover what horror reveals about our own obsessions.

generative, craft, close reading

6 Sessions
January 24 - February 28, 2026
10:00-12:00 pm PT Online Fiction

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Reconnecting With Your Inner Artist

with Sarah Dalton

Reconnect with your wild, playful creative self that existed before the rules. We’ll use prompts, drawing, writing, and daily low-pressure practice to get back to making art from a place of curiosity rather than perfection.

generative, cohort, creative practice

8 Sessions
January 24 - March 21, 2026
10:00-1:00 pm PT In Person Fiction

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Fiction II

with Anca Szilágyi

Take your fiction further. In this intermediate class, you’ll write, revise, and read deeply—studying voice, POV, and structure while crafting your own story. You’ll also workshop with peers and leave with sharper skills and fresh pages.

craft, close reading, workshop

8 Sessions
January 26 - March 23, 2026
10:00-12:00 pm PT Online Fiction Intermediate

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Publishing Fundamentals II: Book Proposals, Query Letters, and Pitches

with Elise McHugh

You’ve written the book—now pitch it with power. This class helps you craft a compelling query, pitch, and proposal while staying true to your voice, giving you the tools to confidently navigate the traditional publishing landscape.

cohort, publishing

6 Sessions
January 26 - March 9, 2026
5:00-7:00 pm PT Online Fiction

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Autofiction Intensive

with Wancy Cho

Explore the possibilities of autofiction—where emotional truth meets imaginative freedom. Across 16 weeks, read widely, write boldly, and workshop new pages as you transform lived experience into narrative art.

craft, close reading, workshop

16 Sessions
January 26 - May 18, 2026
5:00-7:30 pm PT Online Fiction Intermediate

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Roadmap to a First Draft: Find Your Novel’s Plot

with Grace Bialecki

This craft crash course is designed for novelists working on their first draft: We’ll review key elements of plot structure and tackle generative exercises to help you structure your story and finish your first draft.

generative, craft, close reading

2 Sessions
January 26 - February 9, 2026
5:00-7:00 pm PT Online Fiction Intermediate

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Speculative Fiction Workshop Intensive

with Ruth Joffre

Planets, portals, haunted houses, future worlds—whatever you’re building, this workshop intensive provides accountability, craft insight, and a committed cohort to help you bring your project to life.

close reading, cohort, workshop

16 Sessions
January 27 - May 26, 2026
5:00-7:00 pm PT Online Fiction

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Write a Killer Commercial Mystery

with Wendy Kendall

Create mysteries that hook readers til the last page. Master plotting, suspects, red herrings, and reveals—and get the insider tools to pitch and publish in the commercial market.

generative, craft, workshop

8 Sessions
January 28 - March 18, 2026
5:00-7:00 pm PT In Person Fiction Intermediate

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Short Humor Saturday

with Mayur Chauhan

Learn what makes writing funny. Experiment with setups, reversals, timing, and voice—then draft a short humor piece of your own. No comedy experience required; delusion encouraged.

generative

1 Session
January 31 - January 31, 2026
10:00-1:00 pm PT Online Fiction

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How to Create an Unforgettable Character

with Steve Almond

Why do some characters leap off the page while others just sit there, collecting dust? Study the character works of masters like Joyce Carol Oates, Saul Bellow, Toni Morrison and learn to make your own characters POP!

craft

1 Session
February 2 - February 2, 2026
5:00-8:00 pm PT Online Fiction

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Writing Short Fiction: From Blank Page to Last Page

with Holly Day

Start a story…and finish it! In this 8-week, beginner-friendly class, you'll explore essential fiction tools and write a complete short story in a playful, low-pressure space designed for momentum and creative freedom.

generative

8 Sessions
February 3 - March 24, 2026
7:10-9:10 pm PT Online Fiction Introductory

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Prose Style: The Art of the Sentence, the Art of the Paragraph

with Priscilla Long

Discover how sentences really work. Explore how syntax, style, and rhythm help you say what you mean while expanding your range as a writer through weekly practice and playful experimentation.

generative, close reading

6 Sessions
February 5 - March 12, 2026
5:00-7:00 pm PT In Person Fiction

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Creative Renewal: Recharge Your Writing Life

with Gabriela Frank

Feeling drained or stuck? This class helps you understand creative burnout, reconnect with your artistic “why,” and build sustainable practices that make writing feel possible again.

creative practice, personal growth

4 Sessions
February 5 - February 26, 2026
5:00-7:00 pm PT Online Fiction

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Comics for People Who Can’t Draw

with Greg Stump

Forget the myth of needing to “drawing well” to make comics and discover how much story you can tell with simple marks. Learn visual storytelling fundamentals and contribute to a collaborative comics anthology.

generative, craft, cohort

6 Sessions
February 7 - March 14, 2026
10:00-12:00 pm PT In Person Fiction Intermediate

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Fiction I (Asynchronous)

with Peter Mountford

Self-taught writer, ready to level up? Read widely, write lots, and master the foundations of fiction in this beginner-friendly writing course. Leave with a short story draft and solid grasp of story basics.

craft

6 Sessions
February 9 - March 23, 2026
Online Asynchronous Fiction Introductory

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Reading Deeply: Middlemarch by George Eliot

with Kaelie Giffel

Study Middlemarch as a masterclass in worldbuilding, character, and interiority. Through close reading and generative prompts, we’ll apply Eliot’s techniques to our own fiction writing.

craft, close reading

8 Sessions
February 10 - March 31, 2026
5:00-7:00 pm PT Online Fiction Intermediate

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The Craft of POV: Perspective, Distance, and Narrative Energy

with Nora Lange

Think your story problem is plot or character? It might be POV. Learn how perspective shapes voice, tension, and momentum—and find the viewpoint that unlocks and transforms your draft.

generative, craft

6 Sessions
February 11 - March 18, 2026
5:00-7:00 pm PT Online Fiction Intermediate

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Reading and Remixing: Experiments in Creative Writing

with Noah Zanella

Turn reading into your strongest creative tool. Learn to borrow, remix, reimagine, reference, and transform texts into new work through weekly experiments in intertextual craft.

generative, close reading

6 Sessions
February 17 - March 24, 2026
10:00-12:00 pm PT Online Fiction

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Flash Fiction Fundamentals

with Elan Barnehama

Write flash fiction that leaves your reader dazzled and dazed. This generative workshop explores compression, voice, and subtext—helping you craft powerful stories in under 200 words that resound far beyond their final line.

generative

6 Sessions
February 19 - March 26, 2026
7:10-9:10 pm PT Online Fiction Intermediate

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Finding the Heart of Your Story

with Stephanie Dethlefs

Lost in the fog of a draft—or unsure where to begin? This class helps you reconnect with your story’s emotional core and build a working blueprint, with craft tools to carry you from first idea to final page.

generative, craft, workshop

6 Sessions
February 21 - March 28, 2026
10:00-12:00 pm PT Online Fiction Intermediate

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Writing Description That Works

with Beth Slattery

Struggling with flat or overloaded description? Learn how to pick the right details, sharpen your scenes, and balance sensory richness with momentum in this hands-on description bootcamp.

generative, craft, creative practice

2 Sessions
February 21 - February 28, 2026
1:10-3:10 pm PT Online Fiction Intermediate

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Reading Across Cultures: Freedom and Elasticity in Latin American Literature

with Ines Rodrigues

Break free from conventional craft. We’ll examine Latin American literary techniques like intuition, elasticity, atmospheric worldbuilding to write fiction that feels expansive, potent, and more alive.

generative, craft, close reading

6 Sessions
February 21 - March 28, 2026
10:00-12:00 pm PT Online Fiction Advanced

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Retrospective Gaze: The Craft of Memory, Meaning, and Interpretation

with Bella Bravo

Unlock the power of narrative distance. This class explores retrospection as a craft tool—helping you shape meaning, deepen emotional nuance, and clarify why your story is being told now.

generative, craft, workshop

4 Sessions
February 25 - March 18, 2026
10:00-12:00 pm PT Online Fiction Advanced

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