Writing   

Writing dialog is a tricky task which can leave you frustrated and uninspired. Come learn ways around the "he said, she said" problem as we spend an evening playing with conversations.

Picture this: Your characters have just taken off into the jungle and you find yourself reaching for the perfect description of a tree...again. This class will give you some tools to use in creating unique and memorable descriptions in your writing from beginning of the story, till the end.

Ekphrastic Writing is creative writing inspired by art, and is a great way to refill your well of inspiration when you're stuck on what to write. Using art as a springboard, we'll practice writing playful experimental responses in the form of whatever appeals to you, whether it be very short fiction, poetry, or very short nonfiction. Each session will begin with an inspiring reading to stoke your excitement & show you the possibilities of the art form. Then we'll write to art prompts provided by the instructor. At the end of each session, sharing your work is encouraged, and we'll cheer you on with positive feedback. At the end of this 4-week course, students will have produced at least 4 new pieces of short creative writing for their portfolio.

To build a solid mystery takes planning and finesse. Come spend five evenings learning the ins and outs of creating your own mystery stories and workshop your ideas to build out the perfect crime...and reveal.