Jan 26, 2023 | Feature Articles
Screenwriting instructor Matt Witten recently had a new novel published. Matt says, “My thriller Killer Story came out this month from Oceanview Publishing. Killer Story is inspired by all the true-crime podcasts I love listening to during my commutes to UCLA....
Jan 12, 2023 | Feature Articles, Success Stories
2022 marked the 30th anniversary of the James Kirkwood Literary Prize. As in many years past, a celebratory luncheon was held in December for this year’s winners. Additionally, to mark the momentous occasion of having thirty years of this prize, there was also an...
Dec 13, 2022 | Feature Articles
As another year nears its end, the Writers’ Program reflects on how the world, and our program continue evolving. We know this continues to be a difficult time for many, and for others they have experienced personal and professional growth this past year that deserves...
Dec 6, 2022 | Feature Articles
We’re constantly looking ahead in our program given the nature of course planning, but it still comes as a shock when another year’s end approaches. We’ve had another successful year with many, many changes (more on that in our next blog post). As we look to 2023 and...
Nov 29, 2022 | Feature Articles
Welcome new Writers’ Program instructor Lin Oliver! Lin is teaching a new course, Writing Humor for Young Readers (Reg# 389704) this Winter. Lin is teaching in person near UCLA on Tuesdays, 7-10pm PT starting January 17. She sat down with us to offer some insight into...
Nov 22, 2022 | Feature Articles
Most folks know that writers are suckers for books, pens, and notebooks (oh, the notebooks). And gift cards to local bookstores or coffee shops to fuel those writing sprees are also nice. But what else can you get a writer during the holidays (or anytime)? We asked...
