Every story begins with a question: what if? Explore the core elements of storytelling: characterization, scene, point of view, and narrative design while generating new work and discovering for yourself what makes fiction come alive on the page.
generative, craft, creative practice
6
Sessions
Tuesdays, June 30 - August 4, 2026
5:00-7:00 pm PT
In Person
Fiction
Introductory
Strange times call for strange stories. Push your writing into weird and wild directions: magical realism, fabulism, surrealism, absurdity, and more. Come away with fiction that feels just as strange as truth.
generative, craft
6
Sessions
Thursdays, July 2 - August 6, 2026
5:00-7:00 pm PT
Online
Fiction
For writers craving consistency, dedicated time to write, and accountability. This class creates a supportive structure for building a sustainable writing routine. Through in-class writing, discussion, and community encouragement, you’ll generate new work while strengthening your creative practice.
generative, cohort
6
Sessions
Mondays, July 6 - August 10, 2026
10:00-12:00 pm PT
Online
Fiction
Write short, punchy fiction in a fun, supportive space. We’ll experiment with the flash fiction’s techniques for doing more with less. You’ll write a lot in class, and between classes if you like, with opportunities to share your work and receive feedback.
generative, close reading
4
Sessions
Saturdays, July 11 - August 1, 2026
10:00-1:00 pm PT
Online
Fiction
Start a story and finish it! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll explore basic fiction craft and practical tools to help you keep writing through the last page. Leave with at least one complete short story draft.
generative, craft
8
Sessions
Tuesdays, July 14 - September 1, 2026
7:10-9:10 pm PT
Online
Fiction
Know your characters more deeply to write them more vividly. We’ll explore desire, wound, voice, body language, relationships, and more through a variety of exercises designed to tap into who your characters really are—even if they never say it out loud.
craft
8
Sessions
Wednesdays, July 15 - September 2, 2026
7:10-9:10 pm PT
In Person
Fiction
Turn personal experience into fiction in this generative autofiction class. You’ll learn how to fictionalize real events; decide what to keep, change, or exaggerate; blur what happened into genre; and reveal emotional truth. Real life is the stuff of great stories.
generative, craft
4
Sessions
Thursdays, July 16 - August 6, 2026
7:10-9:10 pm PT
In Person
Fiction
How do you write characters who differ from you and still grant them depth and agency? In this class, we’ll explore techniques for writing across difference while creating characters who feel vivid, complex, and emotionally alive on the page.
craft, close reading
1
Session
Saturday, July 18, 2026
10:00-1:00 pm PT
Online
Fiction
Intermediate
In this generative fiction class, you’ll explore how to write about uncertain times. Learn to use voice, structure, and storytelling to hold emotional weight, reflect rupture, and carry meaning. Craft fiction from inside the crisis—personal or global—that fits the truth you need to tell.
generative, craft, close reading
8
Sessions
Tuesdays, July 21 - September 8, 2026
5:00-7:00 pm PT
Online
Fiction
Advanced
Nervous about sharing your work in a writing workshop? In this warm, supportive class, you’ll learn to exchange thoughtful, writing-centered feedback with other writers and what to do with the feedback you get as you share your work-in-progress.
craft, workshop
8
Sessions
Thursdays, July 23 - September 10, 2026
5:00-7:00 pm PT
Online
Fiction
Introductory
Build creative momentum through fast-paced writing bursts in this energizing fiction class. You’ll generate fresh material, quiet your inner critic, and leave with story starts—and the exhilaration of finally getting words on the page.
generative
1
Session
Saturday, July 25, 2026
1:10-4:10 pm PT
In Person
Fiction
Advanced
More than just a daily record, a writer’s journal is a source of creative material. In this class, you’ll learn to journal like a writer, adding observation, reflection, and lived experience to your entries. And you’ll practice expanding that writing into new fiction, poetry, and nonfiction.
generative, personal growth
6
Sessions
Saturdays, July 25 - August 29, 2026
11:00-1:00 pm PT
Online
Fiction
Setting can be more than just the stage for your story. Turn it into a living environment that interacts with character, drives action, carries meaning, and transforms your storytelling. For fiction and nonfiction writers.
generative, craft
6
Sessions
Saturdays, August 1 - September 5, 2026
10:00-12:00 pm PT
Online
Fiction
Revision can feel overwhelming, but it’s often where a piece truly begins to take shape. In this intensive, we’ll demystify the process by breaking it into clear steps and exploring techniques for strengthening and refining a work-in-progress.
craft, creative practice
1
Session
Saturday, August 8, 2026
10:00-1:00 pm PT
In Person
Fiction
Introductory
Stories can unfold in many ways, from the classic hero’s journey to spirals, fractals and experimental forms. Learn how story shape creates the emotional experience and experiment with new possibilities for plot, character, and movement in your fiction.
craft
3
Sessions
Wednesdays, August 19 - September 2, 2026
5:00-7:00 pm PT
Online
Fiction
Intermediate
Some stories can only happen in one particular place. We’ll explore how writers create immersive settings that shape character, mood, and plot. And we’ll practice writing our own settings that feel vivid, transporting, and unforgettable.
craft, close reading
1
Session
Saturday, August 22, 2026
1:10-4:10 pm PT
In Person
Fiction
Every human being lies or deceives in some way and your characters should, too. We’ll examine different types of deception and how they can be powerful drivers for our stories. Great for anyone interested in character motivation.
generative, craft, personal growth
1
Session
Monday, August 24, 2026
5:00-8:00 pm PT
Online
Fiction
This asynchronous course features online workbooks, including ten essential templates in Word and Excel to kickstart your writing life, and resources professional writers use to get published.
November 20, 2029
Online Asynchronous
Fiction
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6
Sessions 
In Person
Fiction
Introductory
