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Zine Camp for Adults

with Meredith Arena

Doomscroll less, make more! In true DIY spirit, we’ll collage, doodle, write poetry and manifestos, and assemble it all into a handmade zine—a mini self-made fanzine—that you can reproduce and share.

generative, creative practice

1 Session
Saturday, August 22, 2026
10:00-4:00 pm PT In Person The Writing Life

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Secrets & Lies: Writing Deception

with Steve Almond

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

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Making Meaning from Memories

with Kimberly Dark

Turn overlooked moments into powerful stories. In this generative class, you’ll learn to shape fragments of memory into meaning, resonance, and beautifully crafted narrative. Leave with 20+ fresh starts and renewed momentum for your memoir or personal essays.

generative

1 Session
Saturday, August 29, 2026
10:00-1:00 pm PT Online Fiction Introductory

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Sentences ARE the Story

with Mary Lane Potter

How you tell a story matters as much as the story itself. In this sentence-level craft class, you’ll learn how rhythm, syntax, tone, and structure can create mood, reveal character, and shape the way your story lands with readers.

craft

1 Session
Saturday, August 29, 2026
10:00-2:00 pm PT In Person The Writing Life

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Writer’s Welcome Kit

with Paulette Perhach

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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