Compliments from the Writers' Program
To support our writing community during the developing Covid-19 situation, the Writers’ Program has decided to offer a variety of one-day courses as FREE online seminars this quarter!
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Please note that the enrollment period opens two weeks before the start date of that particular course.
Words & Pictures: Creative Writing from Visual Art with Nancy Spiller
Use works of visual art as your prompt for writing new work as you examine how published writers have used this technique in recent history.
Saturday, August 29, 2020, 10:00AM PDT – 1:00PM PDT
The Basics of Setting with Aatif Rashid
Both Sides of the Fence: Working With/As An Agent with Linda Camacho
Join agent Linda Camacho for a discussion on the relationship between literary agent and client. We begin with an introduction into book publishing and trends. Then we delve into both the agent and client perspectives, from…
Saturday, October 10, 2020, 10:00AM PDT – 1:00PM PDT
All About "Killing Eve" with Joel Thompson
Take a deep dive into one of TV’s most critically acclaimed hits to unpack what makes it a well-written and powerful example of contemporary television.
Saturday, November 7, 2020, 10:00AM PST – 1:00PM PST
Nonfiction 101 with Roberta Wax
The Art & Craft of Creating a Compelling Logline with Diane Drake
Learn how to distill your feature-length screenplay into a punchy, provocative one-liner for pitches, competitions, and other professional contexts.
Saturday, August 29, 2020, 10:00AM PDT – 12:00PM PDT
Writer Friendly Careers: Webinar
Hear from experts working in the Los Angeles editing and publishing field in this pre-recorded webinar covering professional development and career options.
Crafting Survival Stories: One Day Workshop with Eileen Cronin
Turn singularly or globally catastrophic events into meaningful literature in this course that guides you through writing thoughtfully and sensitively about disasters.
Saturday, October 10, 2020, 10:00AM PDT – 1:00PM PDT
Writing Compelling Movie Scenes with Michael Weiss
Learn how screenwriters write for maximum impact by analyzing powerful scenes from movies, taking them apart, and learning what makes them tick.
Saturday, October 24, 2020, 10:00AM PDT – 1:00PM PDT