Literature & Writing   

You think about writing, but every time you face the blank page, anxiety takes over and you can't let yourself go. Maybe you have an idea for a novel, journal, or essay, but feel confused and don't know how to start. This is the class for you! Each week we will have lessons on craft where you will learn basic techniques, like structuring your plot or creating a convincing dialogue. You will also learn how to better organize thoughts, call the muses and acquire the discipline to write regularly. Every lesson is based on interesting prompts followed by writing on the spot and discussions about the craft. The last class is a READING, celebrating the students’ achievements and encouraging them to continue their projects.

You know that funny, inspiring or silly story you love to tell? Imagine now that you're taking a page from Seinfeld’s “show about nothing” and bringing your story to life. Learn the basic craft of writing dialogue, developing characters, and detailing the setting (and maybe embellishing just a teeny bit!) and create a short scene ready to be acted out with the help of your peers. In each class we will be writing together with specific prompts, and using some improvisation to explore how to take an idea from page to stage, casting each other as characters in our short scenes. This is a class designed purely for fun and enjoyment. You’ll be surprised how transcendent that little story from your life can be!