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Class Catalog

Creative Nonfiction II

with Beth Slattery

Ready to take your nonfiction to the next level? This intermediate course helps you refine voice, structure, and scene, all while revising with clarity and intention. Leave with new tools, thoughtful feedback, and a polished draft.

craft, close reading, workshop

8 Sessions
January 20 - March 10, 2026
10:00-12:00 pm PT
Online Nonfiction Intermediate

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Fiction II

with Alma Garcia

This intermediate class dives into what makes fiction hit hard—structure, pacing, subtext, and more. Through readings, prompts, and workshopping, you’ll sharpen your craft and walk away with a polished story and clearer creative direction.

craft, close reading, workshop

8 Sessions
January 15 - March 5, 2026
7:10-9:10 pm PT
In Person Fiction Intermediate

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Fiction III

with Alma Garcia

Ready to go the distance with your writing? Read and analyze stories, focus on a specific writing project, and deepen your relationship to your unique voice in this advanced level class. Leave with a complete, revised story or novel chapter.

craft, close reading, workshop

10 Sessions
April 2 - June 11, 2026
7:10-9:10 pm PT
In Person Fiction Advanced

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Publishing Fundamentals I: Pathways for Your Book

with Elise McHugh

Curious about how publishing works—and what path is right for you? Explore your options, clarify your goals, and build a strategy that supports your creative vision in this five-week introduction to the publishing industry.

professional development, publishing

5 Sessions
November 3 - December 8, 2025
5:00-7:00 pm PT
Online Fiction

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Writer’s Newsletter Crash Course

with Monika Sengul-Jones

A newsletter can be more than promo—it can be a home for your voice. In this hands-on course, you’ll shape a newsletter that reflects your values, builds trust, and keeps readers coming back. Leave with a title, strategy, and your platform ready to go.

creative practice, professional development, publishing

1 Session
October 25 - October 25, 2025
1:10-4:10 pm PT
In Person The Writing Life

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