Writing Classes in San Francisco, CA

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...

For emerging and established artists who want to advance their careers through fellowships and residency opportunities, this class will give artists the knowledge and tools to create a complete artist proposal package that will also be useful in many aspects of their career. We will go over the details of the package and engage in a meaningful conversation...

In this course, students explore different elements of English structure through readings, digital media, dialogs, songs, games, and student writing. By the end of the course, students should have a solid grasp of basic verb tenses, prepositional phrases, articles, and sentence varieties. Pre-requisites:  Students need to be levels in 3 or 4...

In this course, students improve their grammar through targeted oral and written communication exercises. Activities and strategies are customized to meet specific professional and communication needs. Students build confidence as they develop their ability to refine their language structures and usage. Note: Classroom location listings are also posted...

This class will teach you concrete skills that will help you become a better sketch comedy writer. You will learn how to develop your ideas, clarify your premise, create characters, and understand what makes a good sketch work. The class will consist of lectures, writing assignments, and focused and fun workshops each week. No experience required....

Note: This is an open enrollment course beginning July 6th, and will continue until September 24th. Please note, joining after July 6th 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...

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...

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...

Note: This is an open enrollment course beginning July 6th, and will continue until September 24th. Please note, joining after July 6th 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 the most common grammar...

Powerful Email Writing Tips to Make Your Message Stand Out How to Write Effective Emails for Every Situation  According to recent studies, the average person spends 28% of their workweek on reading and writing email — more than 11 hours a week!  Yet while most business communication these days is done by email, few people have been...

THIS WORKSHOP IS ONLY OPEN TO STUDENTS WHO ARE REACHING THE END OF THEIR LEVEL 2 COURSE AT COUCOU OR RECENTLY COMPLETED THIS LEVEL. Speaking Practice workshops are designed to help students get comfortable speaking and gain the confidence to use the grammar and vocabulary that they have learned in class to converse with their fellow students in a casual...

Note: This is an open enrollment course beginning July 6th, and will continue until September 24th. Please note, joining after July 6th 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 the most common grammar...

This course is designed for those with a desire to enhance their writing skills. Who Should Attend? This is an ideal course for those who might want to sharpen their communication skills to increase effectiveness in the workplace. Course Benefits Participants will learn and discover the secret to effective business writing and crafting messages...

In a hands-on workshop featuring lectures, in-class writing exercises, and supportive feedback, discover how to write a comedic piece that is part story, part essay, part dialogue, and entirely, uniquely you. Learn all about the tools, techniques, and tricks that comedy writers use to get laughs in prose, screenplays, sitcoms, blogs, stories for live...

Advanced meditations for rewriting, structure, emotional intelligence, dialogue, pitching, backstory and more! ​Discover seven new meditations created specifically for you and your project.     Prerequisite: Meditative Writing Level 1 or a Level 2 class (within the past two years)