Success Stories
Success: Cindy Lin Publishes Debut Novel
Former student Cindy Lin’s debut novel, The Twelve, was published last month. It is the first in a new fantasy adventure series by Harper Collins Children’s Books, and is a Junior Library Guild selection and recently made the SoCal Indie Bestseller List. Cindy is...
Success: Rachel Vogel to Have Story Published in Harvard Review
Student Rachel Vogel’s short story “Skinny,” which was completed in Paul Mandelbaum’s Short Story III winter workshop, has been accepted for publication by Harvard Review. Of her class experience, Rachel says, “Paul is an exceptional teacher who fosters a...
Success: Dave Kessler’s Debut Feature Eyes 2020 Release
Former student Cindy Lin’s debut novel, The Twelve, was published last month. It is the first in a new fantasy adventure series by Harper Collins Children’s Books, and is a Junior Library Guild selection and recently made the SoCal Indie Bestseller List. Cindy is...
Success: Catharine Riggs to Publish Second Novel in Thriller Series
Student Rachel Vogel’s short story “Skinny,” which was completed in Paul Mandelbaum’s Short Story III winter workshop, has been accepted for publication by Harvard Review. Of her class experience, Rachel says, “Paul is an exceptional teacher who fosters a...
Success: Tembi Locke’s Debut Memoir Picked for Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club
Former student Dave Kessler recently had his first feature film completed and is in search of distribution with the goal of being released next year. Dave says, “My feature Minamata was a decade-plus-long journey getting from rights to script to filming, but couldn’t...
Success: Chris Perkins’ Upcoming Short Story Publication
Certificate student Chris Perkins will have a short story, "Driving Lessons," published in the 2019 Fall American Fiction Anthology. Chris is working on publishing a couple of other short stories that have been written and workshopped in Writers’ Program classes....
Success: Conrad Aragon to Publish Debut Novella
Creative Nonfiction Certificate alumna, Tembi Locke, had her debut memoir From Scratch published by Simon & Schuster in April of this year. In May, it was named as Hello Sunshine’s (Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club) pick for the month, and has become a New York Times...
Success: Ellen Byron wins Agatha Award
Former Writers Studio attendee Catharine Riggs has announced the upcoming release of her thriller, What She Never Said. Thomas & Mercer is set to launch the second novel in her Santa Barbara Suspense series on September 10, 2019. The work of psychological suspense...
Feature Articles
Introducing the Certificate in Literary Representation
The Writers’ Program at UCLA Extension is introducing groundbreaking professional training courses and a Certificate in Literary Representation. The Certificate in Literary Representation is an ideal next step for MFA graduates and people who want to transition to a...
Instructor Interview: Donald Martin
Welcome new Writers’ Program instructor Donald Martin! Donald is teaching the in-person section of Beginning Writing for the One-Hour Spec on the UCLA campus (Reg# 369716) this Fall, and sat down with us to offer some insight into creative life and his upcoming...
2019 Allegra Johnson Prize
The Writers’ Program at UCLA Extension is introducing groundbreaking professional training courses and a Certificate in Literary Representation. The Certificate in Literary Representation is an ideal next step for MFA graduates and people who want to transition to a...
NEW Courses for Fall 2019
Welcome new Writers’ Program instructor Donald Martin! Donald is teaching the in-person section of Beginning Writing for the One-Hour Spec on the UCLA campus (Reg# 369716) this Fall, and sat down with us to offer some insight into creative life and his upcoming...
Ten Ways to Beat Summer Boredom
The Writers’ Program is happy to announce creative writing student Linda Abrams as the winner of the fifth Allegra Johnson Prize! Linda was nominated for the award by instructor Barbara Abercrombie for her memoir The Wrong House. Among the nominees, Maude Chilton —...
Kickoff Summer by Diving Into Your Writing
Summer is a time for rest and relaxation, but it’s also the halfway mark for the year, and a time for reflection. If you’re struggling to reach those lofty writing goals you set at the beginning of the year, now is the time to dive into them and finish the year...
26th Annual Publication Party Recap
Even those with hectic schedules during the 'lazy days of summer' can find their downtime feeling the summer ‘blahs’ – better known as boredom. We’ve got a few ideas (active and inactive) to combat those boring blahs and make the most of your summer! Write a...
Instructor Interview: Lesley Hyatt
Whether you’re well on your way to achieving your writing goals this year (go you!) or still struggling to figure them out (also, go you!) or anywhere in between, the Fall quarter is your LAST CHANCE to take advantage of the opportunities our course can offer for...