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Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Novel, Short Story

Sleight of Hand for Writers

Instructor: Kimberly Lee. Explore the seven principles of sleight of hand, then apply it to your writing! Perfect for new writers wanting to subvert, surprise, and delight their readers, and for writers looking to make writing feel like magic again. 

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Level: Introductory
Length: 2 sessions
Start: May 10, 2025 , 10:00am PT
Format: Online
Fiction, Poetry

Museum as Muse: Writing Alongside Exhibits

Instructor: Deborah Woodard. Let art be your muse as you write poetry and prose in response to exhibits across the city.

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Level: Open to all levels
Length: 6 sessions
Start: May 10, 2025 , 1:10pm PT
Format: In Person
Nonfiction, The Writing Life, Essay

Freelance Fundamentals

Instructor: Danielle Hayden. Break into freelance writing with confidence—learn how to craft pitches, connect with editors, and get your work published in newspapers, magazines, and online.

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Level: Introductory
Length: 1 session
Start: May 10, 2025 , 1:10pm PT
Format: Online
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Reading, Novel, Short Story, Essay, Writing for Performance

Exploring Non-Human Animal Perspectives

Instructor: Meghan Lamb. What happens when the parrot tells the story? Step into the mind of the non-human narrator in this generative craft workshop.

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Level: Open to all levels
Length: 4 sessions
Start: May 14, 2025 , 7:10pm PT
Format: Online
Nonfiction, The Writing Life, Reading

Crimes and Perversions: Personal Writing About Heroics

Instructor: Kimberly Dark. Not always the hero? Tackle your worst flaws, mistakes, and taboo topics with nuance and depth in this generative craft class.

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Level: Open to all levels
Length: 1 session
Start: May 17, 2025 , 1:10pm PT
Format: Online
Poetry, Reading

Hey, You: Adventures in the Poetic Second Person

Instructor: Lisa Gluskin Stonestreet. Who is “you” in a poem? An invitation, an accusation, a mirror? Explore the many possibilities of second-person address in this craft-focused poetry class.

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Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Length: 1 session
Start: May 24, 2025 , 1:10pm PT
Format: Online
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, The Writing Life, Writing for Performance

Narrative Reclamation: The Self & Community

Instructor: Zain Shamoon. This class is dedicated to the role of storytelling in finding relief from distress; students will learn how to use storytelling for personal and communal reclamation.

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Level: Open to all levels
Length: 2 sessions
Start: May 31, 2025 , 1:10pm PT
Format: Online
Fiction, Young Adult/Children's Lit, Novel, Short Story

Build-a-Character Workshop

Instructor: Geraldine Woods. The smallest details tell the biggest stories. Learn how to craft vivid, unforgettable characters in this hands-on craft class.

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Level: Open to all levels
Length: 1 session
Start: May 31, 2025 , 1:10pm PT
Format: Online
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, The Writing Life, Writing for Performance

Book Contract Basics

Instructor: Elise McHugh. Know what you’re signing. Learn to decipher publishing contract terms and negotiate with confidence.

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Level: Open to all levels
Length: 4 sessions
Start: May 31, 2025 , 10:00am PT
Format: Online
Poetry

How to Arrange and Publish Your Poetry Book

Instructor: Marci Cancio-Bello. You’ve written the poems—now what? Learn how to shape your manuscript into a compelling, cohesive collection that flows seamlessly from start to finish.

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Level: Open to all levels
Length: 2 sessions
Start: June 7, 2025 , 10:00am PT
Format: Online
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Reading

SLIDING SCALE: Poem Plus Prompt: The Wolf’s Postscript to ‘Little Red Riding Hood’

Instructor: Dilruba Ahmed. Slip into the wolf’s skin and let fairy tales reshape your poetry in this punchy, generative Poem Plus Prompt session.

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Level: Open to all levels
Length: 1 session
Start: June 9, 2025 , 5:00pm PT
Format: Online
Fiction, Nonfiction, The Writing Life, Writing for Performance

PLAYlab 6/12

Instructor: Miriam BC Tobin. An ongoing playwriting group for writers who want to share work, learn craft, and connect with other writers.

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Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Length: 1 session
Start: June 12, 2025 , 5:00pm PT
Format: In Person
The Writing Life

Subscription Restore

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Level: Introductory, Intermediate
Length: 1 session
Start: October 4, 2025 , 5:30 pm PT
Format: In Person
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, The Writing Life, Memoir, Novel, Short Story, Essay, Writing for Performance

Writer’s Welcome Kit

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.

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Level: Open to all levels
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Start: November 20, 2025 , - PT
Format: Online Asynchronous