Compliments from the Writers' Program

To support our writing community and provide a gateway to no-cost personal enrichment and professional development courses, the Writers’ Program has a variety of one-day courses this quarter!

Click any of the buttons below, then select the “View Course Options,” followed by “Enroll” and follow the prompts to register.

Please note that the enrollment period opens two weeks before the start date of that particular course.

Writing Poetry for Children with April Halprin Wayland

Learn how to write poetry for very young readers in this workshop for absolute beginners.

 
12:00PM – 3:00PM PT

Breaking through Writer's Block with Laurence Rosenthal

Learn how writers survive writer’s block, procrastination, and rejection in this course covering brain science, creativity, and resilience.

 
5:00PM – 8:00PM PT

Literary Soundscapes: Book and Writing Podcasters Navigate the Literary Airwaves (WP Now Membership Required)

Learn to harness the power of podcasts to establish your platform as a writer or booklover in this panel featuring writers and experienced podcasters.

To sign up for a WP Now Membership click here

 
11:00AM – 1:00PM

Consciousness with David Borofka

Learn how various points of view in narration offer limitations and opportunities for you as a storyteller.
 
10:00AM – 1:00PM PT

Proof-reading Clinic with Shari Goodhartz

Learn professional proofreading techniques and notations in this interactive seminar demonstrating how to ensure your script says what it needs to say in the best way possible.

 
5:00PM – 8:00PM PT

How to Jumpstart Your Inner Poet Through Memory and Story with Kim Dower

Use the rich storehouse of your memories to develop poems brought to life with sensory details in a workshop designed for writers brand new to poetry or continuing their study.

 
10:00AM – 1:00PM PT

Learning the Rules to Break the Rules in Poetry with Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo

Discover the pleasures–and challenges–of writing poetry in traditional forms in this introductory course.

 
10:00AM – 1:00PM PT

How to use ChatGPT, Meditation, and Surrealism to Unlock Your Creativity with Henry Lien

Discover how AI and meditation can act as conduits for your own creativity by inspiring you with unexpected connections and ideas.

 
Saturday, January 27, 2024
10:00AM – 1:00PM PT

Making Friends with Your Inner Critic with Lesley Hyatt

Convert your inner critic into your inner champion in this course for writers who struggle with self-doubt, motivation, and feeling worthy.

10:00AM – 1:00PM PT

Building Your Brand as a Writer with Brian Sonia-Wallace

Learn how to express what makes you and your writing voice unique in this professional development course devoted to articulating your “brand”–all the things you and your work stand for.
 
10:00AM – 1:00PM PT

Using Micro Memoirs to Tell Your Story with Darien Hsu Gee

Dive into writing “micro memoirs” of 300 words or fewer to explore your lived experiences.

 
10:00AM – 11:30AM PT

Résumé Writing Basics with Scott Eagan

Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you noticed in a competitive job market.

 
10:00AM – 1:00PM PT

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