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Class Catalog

Poetry

Poetry Essentials: Writing the Turn

Instructor: Elisabeth Blair. Some poems pivot in a way that changes everything. In this poetry workshop, you’ll explore how a well-timed shift in tone or perspective can add depth, surprise, and emotional power—and learn to craft poetic turns for impact.

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Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Length: 6 sessions
Start: July 26, 2025 , 10:00 am PT
Format: Online
Nonfiction, Poetry, The Writing Life, Memoir, Essay

Yes, No, Want: Writing with Your Inner Compass

Instructor: Shana Graham. Write from the body, not just the brain. This somatic workshop blends movement, reflection, and writing to help you connect with desire, truth, and voice—so your work speaks from a place that’s bold, grounded, and fully your own.

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Level: Open to all levels
Length: 1 session
Start: July 26, 2025 , 1:10 pm PT
Format: In Person
Fiction, Young Adult/Children's Lit, Novel, Short Story

High Intensity Fiction Generator

Instructor: Monika Sengul-Jones. 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.

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Level: Open to all levels
Length: 1 session
Start: July 26, 2025 , 1:10 pm PT
Format: In Person
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, The Writing Life, Memoir, Young Adult/Children's Lit, Novel, Short Story, Essay, Writing for Performance

Beyond the First Draft

Instructor: Meghan Boatwright. You’ve got a draft—now what? This supportive class helps fiction, nonfiction, and hybrid writers move from draft to done, with revision strategies for everything from big-picture structure to smoother transitions. Clarify, reshape, and bring your work closer to finished.

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Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Length: 6 sessions
Start: July 29, 2025 , 5:00 pm PT
Format: In Person
Fiction, The Writing Life, Novel, Short Story

Worldbuilding: Setting and Psyche

Instructor: Scott Driscoll. Learn to craft immersive worlds that resonate emotionally. This generative course explores how setting and character shape each other, helping you build story worlds that breathe, echo inner landscapes, and carry meaning far beyond the map.

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Level: Intermediate
Length: 6 sessions
Start: July 29, 2025 , 7:10 pm PT
Format: Online
Fiction, Nonfiction, The Writing Life, Memoir, Young Adult/Children's Lit, Novel, Short Story, Essay, Writing for Performance

Finding the Heart of Your Story

Instructor: 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.

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Level: Introductory, Intermediate
Length: 6 sessions
Start: July 30, 2025 , 10:00 am PT
Format: Online
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, The Writing Life, Writing for Performance

Publishing Fundamentals: Book Proposals, Query Letters, and Pitches

Instructor: 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.

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Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Length: 6 sessions
Start: July 31, 2025 , 7:10 pm PT
Format: Online
Fiction, The Writing Life, Novel, Short Story

The Places We Go

Instructor: Ines Rodrigues. Explore how place shapes memory, identity, and story. In this generative class, you’ll write each week, read authors grappling with belonging, home, and displacement, and reflect on the quiet power of the landscapes that live inside you.

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Level: Open to all levels
Length: 6 sessions
Start: August 2, 2025 , 10:00 am PT
Format: Online
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, The Writing Life, Reading, Writing for Performance

How to Read a Poem

Instructor: Jeanine Walker. Discover how reading poems aloud can transform the way you write and revise. This one-day class blends listening, vocal practice, and revision—and includes the opportunity to share your work at a public reading. No performance experience required.

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Level: Open to all levels
Length: 1 session
Start: August 2, 2025 , 1:10 pm PT
Format: In Person
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, The Writing Life, Reading, Novel, Short Story, Writing for Performance

Delicious Strangeness: Writing Magical Realism

Instructor: Stephanie Barbé Hammer. Explore magical realism as a mindset, rather than a genre. In this playful, generative class, you’ll experiment with writing that blends the strange and the real—crafting stories that glow with mystery, metaphor, and emotional truth.

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Level: Open to all levels
Length: 1 session
Start: August 12, 2025 , 5:30 pm PT
Format: Online
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, The Writing Life, Memoir, Young Adult/Children's Lit, Novel, Essay, Writing for Performance

Mastering Creative Research

Instructor: Ladane Nesseri. Turn curiosity into insight. This class helps you use research as a creative tool—teaching you how to gather, structure, and integrate material in ways that deepen your writing and sharpen the story you’re truly trying to tell.

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Level: Introductory, Intermediate
Length: 4 sessions
Start: August 15, 2025 , 10:00 am PT
Format: Online
Nonfiction, Memoir

Making Meaning from Memories

Instructor: 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.

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Level: Open to all levels, Introductory
Length: 1 session
Start: September 6, 2025 , 1:10 pm PT
Format: Online
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