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Add some creativity to your week from the comfort of your own home Tap into your creative side, write work that will surprise you, and learn a few things along the way. Generate new writings from original and educational writing prompts every meeting Get writing tips and learn what's working in your writing and why Get excited again about writing...

Award Winning Screenwriter Jacob Krueger Will Forever Change The Way You View Screenwriting. Rather than imposing formulaic models from the outside, we teach you how to organically “grow” your script, from initial idea, to character, to scene, to act, to the movie you’ve always dreamed of writing. Jump Start Your Writing. Whether you’re...

Are you curious about this very short story form? Do you have a story you want to tell in about 1,000 words? Flash fiction is a fun challenge for any writer, and it’s a great way to explore different narrative styles and techniques. In this six-week class, we’ll look at several examples of very short fiction. Each week, you will write a short,...

How imortant are proofreading and editing in our digital world? Think of how many times you’re reading during the course of the day: Newspapers. Magazines. Billboard Ads. Books. Websites. Blog sites.   Behind every one of these is a sharp proofreader/editor who doesn't makes the mistakes of the human 'brian". Have you seen the number of courses...

Improve your writing by reading exciting poets! If you're a beginning reader of poetry or an already practicing poet, come discover the secrets of poetic form, metaphor, imagery, rhythm, and much more by looking deeply into the works of a wide range of poets – from Shakespeare and the classics to the best international, American, and LA poets—such...

Note: This is an open enrollment course beginning April 4, 2022 - June 24, 2022. Please note, joining after April 4th\ means you will be entering a course that has already started. Students are welcomed to join any Monday and instructors are familiar with adapting the course to accommodate new enrollees. Learn to draft and write a variety of...

Maybe you want just enough grammar so you don’t make stupid mistakes. Or maybe you want to use grammar like a concert pianist plays the piano. We’ve got courses for both those desires. And you’ll be surprised at how fun we make it. Grammar 1: The Basics Do you panic when you punctuate? Does grammar make you say, “grrr!” Grammar I teaches...

The workshop begins with a period of writing. A short phrase is offered by Fred or Marta, something that has come out of recent writing in the group or a phrase that seems relevant to the group at that moment. Students will learn a way of bringing a memory or specific scene to mind. Sometimes what comes to mind seems utterly unrelated. Writer is...

Bring your Movie or TV idea to a single 2-hour session and one of our screenwriters will help you develop it into a structured story.  Your mentor will assist you in picking a theme, drawing up character ideas and designing a basic storyline, to leave you with the tools and advice you need to write it into a treatment, which can be developed...

Discover how to create a strong, compelling storyline, how to create characters, illustrate body language and facial expression, and how to match words and pictures. Working in small groups to enable each student to receive individual attention, we’ll cover basic drawing and storytelling techniques, and will reference a broad range of comic book...

A “learn by doing” class that takes you step-by-step through the TV pitching and writing process, moving you from idea to pages in four weeks. Three classes will be taught by Pilar Alessandra and will focus on creating and developing your series and pilot. One class will be taught by Carole Kirschner and will focus on selling, staffing...

Master skills that are necessary in today’s competitive business environment. Learn to write in a way that elevates you with increased confidence and enthusiasm. The focus of Effective Business Writing training is how to organize ideas and communicate clearly. This class will show you how to write in a concise manner with conviction.  For business...

Do you have an unfinished manuscript under your bed or in an old computer file? Or maybe you have an idea you know would make a great story. This class is the place to bring what you've written or get started on your masterpiece. Receive professional advice, hear feedback, and develop a strategy for completing your novel to your satisfaction. ...

Your writing says a lot about you. Weak writing can be a sign that you lack professionalism and credibility. Strong writing conveys that you are skilled and trustworthy. This practical 1-day course comes packed with in-class exercises and offers immediate feedback to help you quickly develop this crucial skill. Learn a simple process for crafting a...

Every story we tell is the myth of our lives struggling to be heard. This workshop is designed to explore your individual myth, give voice to emotional, political, and personal truth, and create a structure that will carry your story into the world. Whether you are working on a screenplay, a TV pilot, a stage play, a one-person show, a novel, or a...