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Unlock your writing potential with online professional writing classes. From creative writing to technical writing, these courses offer valuable skills and expert guidance to help you become a versatile and accomplished writer.

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Journal to the Self

Marcy Sproull

In the Journal to the Self workshop designed and developed by Kathleen Adams and based on her book of the same name, you will experience 18 different journal techniques: Alphapoems, Artmaking, Captured Moments, Character Sketch, Clustering, Dialogue, Dream Log, 5-Minute Sprint, Guided Imagery, Inner Wisdom, Inventory, Lists of 100, Perspectives, Springboards, Stream of Consciousness, Time Capsule, Topics du Jour, and Unsent Letters. Check out the...

All levels 18 and older
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$350

6 sessions

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Be a Better Writer: 10 Easy Tips to Improve Your Writing Now

Mt. San Antonio College

Want to take your writing to the next level? Join us for a hands-on session where you'll learn simple tricks to make your writing more impactful and readable. Enhance your writing skills for professional and personal advancement.

(81) All levels 18 and older
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Drop-In Poetry Workshop

SF Creative Writing Institute @ Virtual Classroom

The SF Creative Writing Institute’s monthly Drop-in Poetry Workshops are one-off, three-hour workshops taught by a variety of talented instructors with different styles and themes. Poets of all levels are invited to join us for inspiration, lessons & techniques, generative prompts, sharing and feedback.  Drop-ins are a great way to get a sense of different instructors’ styles before committing to a longer workshop, or for some spontaneous...

(6) All levels 18 and older
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Six-Week Online Sitcom Pilot Workshop

Write That Script

Class can be accessed any time and day each week. You're not required to be online on specified days or times. This six-week workshop takes students from an idea to a completed pilot script. Students will design their series, craft their pilot outline, and write the script in an online course designed to mimic working in an virtual TV writers’ room. This is accomplished through a combination of lectures, examples, assignments, and interviews with...

All levels 16 and older
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$295
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Four Weeks to Your Sitcom Pilot

Screenwriters University

Think of your favorite television situation comedies. What do you remember? Jokes? Chances are what remains in our memory most fondly aren’t one-line gags and witticisms so much as the characters populating that sitcom. Lucy Ricardo. Hawkeye Pierce. Archie Bunker. Homer Simpson. Jerry Seinfeld. Liz Lemon. You enjoyed their company during that regular half-hour with them because they invariably made you laugh. And not only main characters but supporting...

All levels 16 and older
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$299.99

5 sessions

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Story Analysis for Readers and Writers

On the Page

FOR THE SCRIPT READER Learn the basics of script coverage and develop the analytical skills you need to work as a script reader, producer or development executive. FOR THE SCRIPT WRITER Approach your script in a new way, by thinking like a script reader. Learn shortcuts to creating a killer logline and story synopsis—necessary tools for all screenwriters. TOPICS COVERED Script and story analysis The components of script coverage Tips...

(5) Beginner 18 and older
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The Value of Knowing Your Copyrights

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ *Virtual Classroom

The Value of Knowing Your Copyrights: Introduction to Copyrights for Photographers This introductory webinar will cover basic concepts of copyright law for photographers. This introductory webinar will cover basic concepts of copyright law for photographers. Discussion topics will include the idea / expression dichotomy, legal remedies, DMCA take downs, court rulings on copyright infringement lawsuits, the fair use doctrine, the “small claims”...

(41) All levels 18 and older
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Explore the World as a Travel Writer

Mt. San Antonio College

Unleash your passion for travel and writing in this immersive course at Mt. San Antonio College. Learn how to craft captivating descriptions that transport readers to new destinations, discover the secrets of successful submissions, and navigate the business side of travel writing. Don't miss this opportunity to turn your passion into a profession.

(81) All levels 18 and older
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Beginner's Guide to Getting Published

Mt. San Antonio College

Learn the secrets to becoming a published writer from a seasoned journalist, author, agent, publisher, and Harvard online Professor of Publishing. Discover how to navigate the world of manuscript formatting, query letters, and finding the right agent and publisher for your work. Don't miss out on this comprehensive workshop that will guide you to success in the publishing industry.

(81) All levels 18 and older
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Comedy Writing: How to Be Funny on Paper or on Stage

Mt. San Antonio College

Unlock the secrets of comedy and learn how to be funny both on paper and on stage in this fast-paced session. Discover the anatomy of a joke, sharpen your wit, and explore different types of humor to entertain and influence people. Join us for a laughter-filled webinar and take your comedic skills to new heights!

(81) All levels 18 and older
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Write a Riveting Mystery, Suspense, or Crime Story

Mt. San Antonio College

Unleash your inner detective and embark on a thrilling journey into the world of mystery writing at Mt. San Antonio College. Delve into the art of crafting suspenseful plots, and creating captivating characters, and master the art of misdirection to keep readers hooked until the final reveal. Join now to unlock the secrets of this captivating genre.

(81) All levels 18 and older
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Beginner's Guide to Starting a FREE Blog

Mt. San Antonio College

Learn how to start your own free blog using WordPress, choose the perfect template, and share your expertise with the world. Join our online course and discover the secrets to earning income through your blog and increasing your internet ranking. Sign up now and get ready to make your mark in the blogging world!

(81) Beginner 18 and older
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How to Outline and Write an Irresistible Romance

Mt. San Antonio College

Discover the secrets to crafting an irresistible romance novel in this comprehensive session at Mt. San Antonio College. From understanding different sub-genres to creating captivating settings and characters, you'll learn the proven formula for success. Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills and take your romance writing to the next level.

(81) All levels 18 and older
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Beginner's Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT (AI) for Writers

Mt. San Antonio College

Learn how to harness the power of cutting-edge technology in your writing. Join this online course and discover how ChatGPT (AI) can help you generate ideas, create engaging content, and adapt to the evolving job market. Enroll now and stay ahead of the writing game.

(81) Beginner 18 and older
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Comics & the Graphic Novel

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

Discover how to create a strong, compelling storyline, how to create characters, illustrate body language and facial expression, and how to match words and pictures. Working in small groups to enable each student to receive individual attention, we’ll cover basic drawing and storytelling techniques, and will reference a broad range of comic book styles. There will be a demo of all materials and an expanded list available in the first day of class....

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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$350

6 sessions

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Expressive Writing for Emotional Healing

Infinity Foundation - Virtually Online

Explore the power of expressive writing to process difficult emotions and heal from your trauma. Discover how to effectively release and resolve troubling memories through the therapeutic use of language. Join this transformative course at Infinity Foundation.

(33) All levels 16 and older
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Creating the Viral Web Series

Screenwriters University

In recent years, the Internet has created the space for an entirely new storytelling format: the web series. Cheap to make and easily accessible for viewers, a web series can be the perfect way for you to get started as a filmmaker and be noticed for your talent. All you need is the right set of tools and skills. Although unique in format and distribution, the web series at its core contains the same basic elements that we look for in every type...

All levels 16 and older
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$199.99

5 sessions

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Mastering the Conventions of Horror Writing

Screenwriters University

Horror has been one of the staples of film ever since the medium was invented. Perhaps that’s because the genre taps into our most primal fears—isolation, the unknown, and death—in a visual, visceral way. But at the same time that we’re frightened out of our wits, we are granted the safety and protection of the theater. It’s the best of all possible worlds. For producers, making horror movies is a no-brainer: Intelligently written horror...

All levels 16 and older
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$199.99

5 sessions

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Professional Playwriting: Genre, Character, and Voice

Screenwriters University

You’ve written a play or two, maybe three, four or more. You know how to write a scene with a beginning, middle and end, and an understanding of character and dialogue. But you wish to level up your game, expand your horizons and take playwriting to the next level. This means sharpening the tools of the trade, exploring the diversity of performance choices for the stage and developing an awareness of how you can best use theatre and playwriting...

Advanced 16 and older
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$249.99

7 sessions

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Powerful Endings to Hook Your Reader

Screenwriters University

Hook your reader with a powerful ending that will convert him or her into a fan of your screenplay. All's well that ends well, and it's your ending that leaves that lasting impression on readers. Regardless of your genre, your ending is also the secret to a captivating beginning, and “writing backwards” is only one of many tools you will be handed to craft your powerful ending. Write as you learn in this unique course that provides instruction,...

All levels 16 and older
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$179.99

5 sessions

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