Course Catalog

Writing

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How To Self-Publish Your Book For Under $20 - Glenridge
Item: LAG1001	Instructor: Catherine Dente
Sessions: 6	Glenridge Academy (opens in new tab) Rm MAC II
M 4/13/2026 - 5/18/2026	Location: 7333 Scotland Way Sarasota, FL 34238
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Fee: $99.00
You’ll need to bring a laptop to class!

Creative Writing Workshop
Item: LW1007	Instructor: George Young
Sessions: 5	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-114
Tu 4/21/2026 - 5/19/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $109.00
Bring work in progress or start fresh, and together we will grow our skills and our portfolios.

Intro to Screenwriting, All Levels *NEW!*
Item: LW1000	Instructor: George Young
Sessions: 5	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-121
W 4/22/2026 - 5/20/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fee: $109.00

Intro to Screenwriting, All Levels *NEW!*
Item: LW1003	Instructor: George Young
Sessions: 5	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-121
W 5/27/2026 - 6/24/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fee: $109.00

Write Your Life Story: Guided Autobiography
Item: LW1001	Instructor: Melissa Schwartz
Sessions: 5	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-116
M 4/27/2026 - 6/1/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fee: $109.00 NO CLASS MAY 25.

ONLINE: Plot and Plot Devices: Writing an Engaging Story for Fiction and Memoir *NEW!*
Item: LW1002	Instructor: Julie Burch
Sessions: 1	Online Rm Online
Tu 5/19/2026 - 5/19/2026	Location: Online , FL
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Fee: $39.00 ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Creative Writing, Level 2 *NEW!*
Item: LW2001	Instructor: George Young
Sessions: 5	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-114
Tu 5/26/2026 - 6/23/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $109.00

ONLINE: Settings That do Heavy Lifting, for Fiction or Memoir Writing *NEW!*
Item: LW1004	Instructor: Julie Burch
Sessions: 1	Online Rm Online
Tu 6/2/2026 - 6/2/2026	Location: Online , FL
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Fee: $39.00 ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

ONLINE: Characters That Come to Life *NEW!*
Item: LW1005	Instructor: Julie Burch
Sessions: 1	Online Rm Online
Tu 6/16/2026 - 6/16/2026	Location: Online , FL
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Fee: $39.00 ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Creative Writing Workshop Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: LW1008	George Young
Day of the Week: Tu
Dates: 3/3/2026 - 4/14/2026
Bring work in progress or start fresh, and together we will grow our skills and our portfolios. NO CLASS MARCH 17.

Write Your Life Story: Guided Autobiography Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: LW1004	Melissa Schwartz
Day of the Week: M
Dates: 3/9/2026 - 4/20/2026
NO CLASS MARCH 16 & APRIL 13.

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