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TV Comedy 101: TV Writing Fundamentals Seminar

Writing Pad @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA

Note: This is primarily a lecture class, so not everyone will get to share their writing for feedback due to the seminar format. Do you want to write for television, but don’t know where to start? Not to worry. Veteran TV writer Steven Peros will provide the foundation you need to begin your journey into the world of writing for the small screen. Steven has sold four pilots (to MTV and NBC-Universal, among others), and wrote for one of AMC’s...

(59) Beginner 16 and older
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Humorous Personal Essay 101

Writing Pad

This is primarily a lecture class with some in-class exercises but not everyone will get to share their writing for feedback due to the seminar format. Have you always wanted to write a humorous personal essay but you don’t know where to start? Or have you dreamed of seeing one of your essays published in the New York Times or Salon? Then this Online Humorous Personal Essay Class is for you. Using fun in-class exercises, we’ll help you transform...

(59) All levels 16 and older
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Breaking into the Biz: From Pipe Dream to TV Writer

Writing Pad

Becoming a TV writer on a top show isn’t just about creating samples, it’s laying the groundwork for a stellar career.  In this three hour Breaking Into The Biz Bootcamp, you’ll explore strategies for getting your foot in the door, plotting your rise and building trust with gatekeepers while staying a relevant, resilient and sane. By the end of the class you’ll have an array of tools and techniques to help you overcome the greatest career...

(59) All levels 16 and older
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Freelance Podcasting

Writing Pad @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA

You have so many stories inside of you, and you are burning to tell them. But how do you get from inspiration to aired segment? In this Los Angeles Freelance Journalism Class, successful radio journalist David Weinberg (99 pi, Radiolab, KCRW) will take you through the paces of the freelance podcast life. You’ll learn how to pitch to editors, keep your pile of ideas fresh, and work with your sources. David will cover the mechanics of being a professional...

(59) Beginner 18 and older
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Psychology & Copywriting: Web Content That Converts

General Assembly

Do you struggle to write web pages, emails, blogs and other digital copy that capture and hold attention? Are you having trouble convincing online visitors and leads to say “Yes!” at the final step? Well here’s some invigorating news. You don’t need to be a pro copywriter to convert the curious into customers. The key to writing web copy that connects and sells is understanding psychological triggers - how people think, behave and make choices...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

James Bonnet's Storymaking: The Master Class

James Bonnet's Storymaking @ 12825 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA

As we move through a step-by-step journey from the inspiration to the final draft, we will take an in-depth look at all the essential story concepts and principles, including the essence of story - that without which there would be no story; the creative unconscious source of our creativity; and the story model that contains the hidden story structures all great stories have in common. Who Should Attend? Professional and beginning Screenwriters,...

All levels 18 and older
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$375

2 sessions

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Science Fiction Short-Story Writing Workshop

El Camino College @ 16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA

In the 50 years since the historic Apollo 11 mission, we've never stopped wondering: what - and who - is out there? We'll explore this question in a workshop that consists of reading and discussing short excerpts of space travel and moon colonization literature, writing our own stories based on various guided prompts (including space-related images and songs), and sharing our work with the group to get feedback and ideas for next steps. Attendees...

(174) All levels 18 and older
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Wednesday Morning Writing Workshop

Los Angeles Writers Group

A creative writing workshop is where you can show up and write for 2 hours based on creative writing prompts. Create, share and discuss the writing life and process. You’ll leave with new writing, new ideas, and the inspiration to continue this work. Writing exercises are based on the needs of the group, on sheer creativity, and to encourage you to write what we may not have otherwise written.

(43) All levels 18 and older
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Create Compelling Antagonists Telecourse

L.A. Writers' Lab

This class is NOT an in-person class, but a telecourse class. You need access to a phone to dial in to the live class. The purpose of story is to reveal a transformation. Without worthy antagonists our protagonist will not experience a surrender. And without a surrender there can be no transformation.  Join us for this one-hour workshop where we’ll explore through writing exercises and discussion the necessary tools to build a story with...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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Writing Marathon

On the Page @ 12412 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA

The day of the marathon, On the Page Writers’ Studio will be open 9AM to Midnight. Feel free to show up any time that day. Drop in and out, or write the entire 15 hours! Just bring your computer and plug in. Once you’re there, a schedule will be posted with “quiet writing time” of 75 minutes, with 15 minute breaks in-between. Writing instructor Pilar Alessandra will come in for a few hours to answer questions or help you move through issues...

(5) All levels 18 and older
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Introduction to Screenwriting

Mt. San Antonio College @ 1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA

Introduction to Screenwriting for Television or MoviesIn this fast paced comprehensive session, you will learn about special screenwriting terms and formats for television and the big screen. You will also learn how to plot a story, develop characters, and execute your work in the proper screenwriting format. You will discover the difference between a Treatment, a Spec Script and a Shooting Script and when to do each.  And, you’ll get an...

(81) Beginner 18 and older
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Beginner's Guide to Getting Published

Mt. San Antonio College @ 1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA

Did you know Stephen King was rejected 75 times before he sold his first novel? If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional publisher, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past the editor's desk.  You will discover how to: become a “published” writer overnight submit manuscripts the correct way find the right publisher for...

(81) All levels 18 and older
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The Path of Story

SPACE South Pasadena Arts Center @ 1506 Mission St‎, South Pasadena, CA

Looking to kick start your writing? Find what you want to say, in prose, whether it’s fiction or non-fiction?  Through exercises and prompts, listening and sharing, you’ll write short pieces that can spur you to continue on your own. Either way, you’ll get an imagination-to-pen workout.

All levels 18 and older
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$240

6 sessions

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Writing for Transformation + Empowerment: Looking Back

Liberate Yourself

Writing for Transformation + Empowerment: Looking Back, Moving Forward In this two-hour intensive workshop, you’ll discover how to nurture and inspire the dormant writer inside of you. This workshop creates a safe environment for exploring your unique story and telling it as only you can. You’ll be introduced to discussion and writing exercises and will be supported through the entire process via meditation, mindfulness, journaling,...

(34) All levels 18 and older
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Saturday Morning Drop-In Writing

Mt. Washington Writers' Workshop

Appropriate for writers from beginning to advanced, the Saturday Morning Drop-Ins are a time to discover new material from writing prompts, flex craft muscles, and listen to your unique voice, in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. Occasional visits from guest writers. No critique. Location: The workshops are held at a private residence in Mt. Washington, the country-like neighborhood in Northeast Los Angeles, about 15 minutes south of Pasadena, east...

All levels 18 and older
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TV I: An Intro TV Writing Workshop

Writing Pad @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA

You dream of writing a killer pilot that launches you a staff job on Game Of Thrones. Or maybe you want to turn your life story into an Emmy award-winning HBO series.  Steven Peros Veteran screenwriter and TV writer Steven Peros. He’s written for one of the first AMC Series and has sold pilots to MTV and NBC-Universal. In this five-week TV Writing Workshop, Steven will help you on your great TV idea and how to turn it into a terrific script....

(59) All levels 18 and older
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$645

7 sessions

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Grammar Improvement Workshop

Los Angeles City College @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Have trouble telling the difference between a "preposition" and a "split infinitive?" This class will assist and help students improve on their writing, comprehension, grammar and vocabulary skills. This class will also concentrate on specific problem areas students through intensive classroom assignments and homework.

(782) All levels 18 and older
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$75

3 sessions

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TV Comedy 1: Pilot Writing Workshop

Writing Pad @ 1132 Van Pelt Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Note: This class will be offered outside, socially distanced in LA for vaccinated students. Or you can web conference in FOR FREE if you do not live in LA or are not vaccinated. Proof of vaccination will need to be shown at first class meeting. If you are web conferencing in, do not check any dates below UNLESS you need to purchase a recording. Do you have a hysterical idea for next season’s hit breakout comedy? Then this five-week Online TV...

(59) Beginner 16 and older
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$525

5 sessions

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Screenwriting I: Intro to Screenwriting

Writing Pad @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA

You dream of writing a killer script that launches you to the top of “The Black List” and gets you a seven figure deal. Veteran screenwriter Chris Reed (12 scripts sold) can help. He’s written for all the big boys, Disney, Fox, Sony, and Nickelodeon and even created the a screenplay “Jaguar” that would eventually become “The Lion King” while working on a three-picture deal at Disney Feature Animation. In this five-week Online Intro...

(59) Beginner 16 and older
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$480

5 sessions

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How to Be Self-Published for Free

Los Angeles City College @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Have you dreamed of being published? Are you ready to be published now? Do you want to see your book on Amazon.com? It just takes know-how to put it together into a finished piece.  You’ll learn how to:  be quickly and easily published how to offer pay-per-download from your website how to convert your manuscript to Kindle for FREE and how to protect your work with copyrights.  Note: Price includes $30 fee for Self Publishing...

(782) All levels 18 and older
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