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Beginning/Intermediate Fiction Writing Workshop (taught by Leslie Parry in Hollywood)
Thursdays, 7:30 to 9:30 pm
April 15, 2010 to June 10, 2010 (8 meetings; no class on May 27, 2010)
This 8-week class is designed both for short story writers and those just embarking on a novel.
For the first four weeks, we will do in-class writing exercises and discuss published short fiction and novel excerpts from a craft perspective. We will cover such topics as characterization, pacing, point of view, structure, voice, and scene, and there will be short take-home writing assignments designed to help you progress with your manuscript. For the final four weeks of the course, we will workshop student work in a serious environment meant to challenge and inspire every member of the class. Each student will have the opportunity to workshop either one short story manuscript or one novel excerpt (maximum 25 pages).
This course will take place in the instructor’s home in Beachwood Canyon (Hollywood), where wine and sparkling water—and the occasional gourmet cheese—will be served.
Enrollment limit: 8 students
$360 for new students; $320 for returning students. Payment plans available.
If you’re interested, email writingworkshopsla@gmail.com
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Advanced Short Story Workshop (taught by Edan Lepucki in the Fairfax District)
Thursdays, April 22, 2010 to June 24, 2010 (10 meetings)
This 10-week course is designed for advanced students who are interested in deepening their understanding of short story craft and technique.
For the first few weeks we will discuss published short fiction and do in-class writing exercises. There will be optional out-of-class writing assignments, and we will hold short critiques of students’ work-in-progress and revisions. Each student will get to workshop at least one short story manuscript, if not two; the class will encourage everyone to turn in two short stories for feedback from the instructor.
Enrollment limit: 6 students
$400 for new students; $385 for returning students. Payment plans available.
This course is by application only. All students who sign up must have the minimum page requirement of a first draft to be eligible for the course. Please email writingworkshopsla@gmail to inquire about submission guidelines.
If you’re interested, email writingworkshopsla@gmail.com
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Intermediate Novel Writing Workshop (taught by Edan Lepucki in the Fairfax District)
Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 pm
May 5, 2010 to July 21, 2010 (10 meetings; no class on 6/16 and 6/23)
This 10-week course is open to more advanced writers who have written between 50-100 pages of a novel. For the first few weeks of this class we will do in-class writing exercises, discuss craft and technique from a novelist’s perspective, and conduct critiques of 1- and 2-page excerpts of students’ works-in-progress. There will be a weekly page-count requirement to keep you on task, and we will even set aside time for “lab” sessions, where students work seriously in-class, writing their manuscripts. There will be two weeks off before we begin workshops so that students may commit their time to preparing their manuscripts for workshop. The final weeks of the course will be devoted to critiquing student novel excerpts in an intense yet compassionate environment designed to challenge and inspire all members of the class.
Course will take place in instructor’s home in the Fairfax District where wine and sparkling water—and the occasional gourmet cheese—will be served.
This course is by application only. All students who sign up must have the minimum page requirement of a first draft to be eligible for the course. Please email writingworkshopsla@gmail to inquire about submission guidelines.
Enrollment limit: 7 students
$410 for new students; $385 for returning students. Payment plans available
If you’re interested, email writingworkshopsla@gmail.com
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Keep Writing in 2010: One-Day Fiction Writing Exercise Sessions
Easier on the body than a yoga class–and better for the imagination.
$25 per student
There are four session sections to choose from:
Saturday, March 13, 2010 (taught by Edan Lepucki in the Fairfax District) **FULL**
1:00 to 4:00 pm
or
Saturday, March 20, 2010 (taught by Edan Lepucki in the Fairfax District) **FULL**
1:00 to 4:00 pm
or
Saturday, March 20, 2010 (taught by Leslie Parry in Pasadena)
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
or
Saturday, March 27. 2010 (taught by Leslie Parry in Pasadena) **FULL**
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
In this 3-hour class, we will do a series of short in-class writing exercises that will give you new ideas and/or help you further develop projects you’ve already begun. Some of the exercises will be favorites from previous courses, and some will be new. We’ll go from one exercise to the next fairly quickly, and by the end of the session you’ll have pages upon pages of new material. Those who are interested may stay for 15-20 minutes after the session to share one exercise with your fellow writers.
Enrollment is limited to 8 students per session. Coffee, juice and sparkling water will be served!
If you’re interested, please email writingworkshopsla@gmail.com
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Edan Lepucki is teaching a class at UCLA Extension this spring (downtown location!)
Writing the Short Story: Intermediate Workshop
Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm,
April 13-June 15, 10 meetings
Designed for students on the threshold of producing advanced work, this workshop emphasizes the “give-and-take” of in-depth criticism and the strategies for revision, as well as explores new fictional alternatives in a productive setting.
Prerequisite: At least two fiction writing courses or departmental approval.
Enrollment limited to 15 students.
Reg# V5442B
$520
To enroll, call (310) 825-9971 or (818) 784-7006. Or, go online to sign up.
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Short Fiction Workshop (taught by Leslie Parry) **CLASS FULL**
Thursdays, 7:30 to 9:30 pm
January 28, 2010 to March 18, 2010 (8 weeks)
For the first four weeks of this eight-week course, we will do in-class writing exercises and discuss published short fiction from a craft perspective. We will cover such topics as characterization, point of view, structure, voice, and scene, and there will be short take-home writing assignments. For the final four weeks of the course, we will workshop student work in a serious environment meant to challenge and inspire every member of the class. Each student will have the opportunity to workshop one short story manuscript.
This course will take place in the instructor’s home in Beachwood Canyon (Hollywood), where wine and sparkling water—and the occasional gourmet cheese—will be served.
Enrollment limit: 8 students
$360 for new students; $320 for returning students. Payment plans available.
If you’re interested, email writingworkshopsla@gmail.com
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Introduction to the Novel II (taught by Edan Lepucki) **CLASS FULL**
Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 pm
January 13, 2010 to March 17, 2010 (10 weeks)
This 10-week course is open to more advanced writers who have already begun novels, but are still in the beginning stages. All students who sign up must have at least 25 pages of a first draft to be eligible for the course. For the first few weeks of this class we will do in-class writing exercises, discuss craft and technique from a novelist’s perspective, and conduct critiques of 1- and 2-page excerpts of students’ works-in-progress. There will be a weekly page-count requirement to keep you on task, and we will even set aside time for “lab” sessions, where students work seriously in-class, writing their manuscripts. The final weeks of the course will be devoted to workshopping student novel excerpts in an intense yet compassionate environment designed to challenge and inspire all members of the class.
Course will take place in instructor’s home in the Fairfax District where wine and sparkling water—and the occasional gourmet cheese—will be served.
Enrollment limit: 7 students
$410 for new students; $385 for returning students. Payment plans available
If you’re interested, email writingworkshopsla@gmail.com
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Get Writing in 2010: One-Day Fiction Writing Exercise Session (taught by Edan Lepucki)
Saturday, January 7, 2010 10 am to 1 pm CLASS FULL–but you can sign up for the second date!
SECOND SESSION ADDED: Saturday, January 16, 2010 10 am to 1 pm CLASS FULL–but email writingworkshopsla@gmail.com to get on the waiting list. Also, another session will be added in the spring!
In this 3-hour class, we will do a series of short in-class writing exercises that will help you get back into writing for the new year. Some of the exercises will be favorites from previous courses, and some will be new. We’ll go from one to the next fairly quickly, and by the end of the session you’ll have pages upon pages of new material.
This one-day session will take place in the instructor’s Los Feliz home, where plenty of coffee, orange juice, and sparkling water, will be served.
Enrollment limit: 8 students
Fee: $20.00 (A deal!)
If you’re interested, email writingworkshopsla@gmail.com
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Edan Lepucki is also teaching two courses over winter quarter at UCLA Extension:
Intro to Fiction Writing (at the Writers’ Program downtown location)
Tuesdays, 7:00 to 10:00 pm
January 12-March 16 (10 meetings)
Reg# V3956B $415
For more information, see the Extension course catalogue:
Creative Writing: Short Story (at the UCLA campus in Westwood)
XL 134A
Reg# V4209B $530 (Credit)
Reg# V4210B $475 (Noncredit)
For more information, see the Extension course catalogue:
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Introduction to the Novel **CLASS FULL**
Wednesday nights, 7:30 to 9:30 pm
September 30th to December 16th (no class on October 7th and November 25th)
Class Limit: 7 students
Fee: $410 (payment plans available)
In this 10-week course, you will develop your idea for a novel–and write the first 40 pages. We will spend the first few weeks doing writing exercises and discussing craft and technique from a novelist’s perspective. All assignments, both in- and out-of-class, will ask you to think deeply about your project and your aesthetic goals. There will be a weekly page-count requirement to keep you on task, and we will even set aside time in class to work. The final weeks of the course will be devoted to workshopping student novel excerpts in an intense yet compassionate environment designed to challenge and inspire a ll members of the class.
This course is open to experienced writers only. To apply for entry, please email writingworkshopsla@gmail.com with a description of your writing experience. You may be asked to submit a short writing sample.
Introduction to Fiction Writing at UCLA Extension (downtown location!) Class has already started!
Tuesday nights, 7:00 to 10:00 pm
October 6th to December 8th (10 weeks)
Class fee: $415
It has been said that all of us have locked inside at least one good story to tell. This course is designed to tap into that story–and others–in a positive atmosphere. Through lectures on craft, short writing exercises, assignments, and discussion of student work, apprentice fiction writers learn the nuts and bolts of fiction writing, such as plot, conflict, characterization, dialogue, narrative voice, and point-of-view. This course focuses on short fiction but includes principles that students use in X 462.71 Novel Writing I: Writing the First Novel. The course goal is to draft one short story or a chapter of a novel.
This is a class I’m teaching for UCLA Extension. To sign up, go to: https://www.uclaextension.edu/r/Course.aspx?reg=V3056
Fall 2009 Short Fiction Workshop **CLASS FULL**
Thursday nights, 7:30 to 9:30 pm
October 8th to November 19th (7 weeks)
$360 for new students; $320 for returning students (payment plans available!)
Enrollment limit: 6 students
For the first four weeks of this seven-week course, we will do in-class writing exercises and discuss published short fiction from a craft perspective. We will cover such topics as characterization, point of view, structure, voice, and scene, and there will be short take-home writing assignments. For the final three weeks of the course, we will workshop student work in a serious environment meant to challenge and inspire every member of the class. Each student will have the opportunity to workshop one short story manuscript.
If you’re interested, email writingworkshopsla@gmail.com to reserve a spot!
5-Week Short Fiction Workshop, summer 2009 Already begun/class full
Thursdays, 7:30 to 9:30 pm; July 30, 2009 to September 3, 2009 (no class on August 6th)
Enrollment limit: 6 students
Class Fee: $230 for new students; $200 for returning students (A great opportunity to take a W.W.L.A. course at a lower rate!)
This course is designed for the experienced writer who already has material to share in a workshop format. For our first class meeting, we will do some writing exercises, discuss published short fiction, and get to know each other as writers and readers. Two weeks later, we will reunite to further discuss craft, and prepare for our student workshops, which will begin the following Thursday and continue until the end of the session. Student manuscripts will be critiqued in an intense yet respectful environment meant to challenge and inspire every member of class. Each student will have the opportunity to workshop one short story manuscript. The class will take place in the instructor’s Los Feliz home.
(This course is similar to my regular short fiction workshops except that it’s on an accelerated schedule. This means we will begin our workshops after two meetings, rather than four, and there will be fewer students so that we have only three weeks of workshops, rather than four.)
If you’re interested, email writingworkshopsla@gmail.com
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Short Fiction Workshop, spring/summer 2009 ** CLASS FULL **
Thursdays, 7:30 to 9:30 pm, May 21, 2009 to July 16, 2009 (no class 7/2)
$360 for new students; $320 for returning students (payment plans available!)
Enrollment limit: 8 students
For the first four weeks of this eight-week course, we will do in-class writing exercises and discuss published short fiction from a craft perspective. We will cover such topics as characterization, point of view, structure, voice, and scene, and there will be short take-home writing assignments. For the final four weeks of the course, we will workshop student work in a serious environment meant to challenge and inspire every member of the class. Each student will have the opportunity to workshop one short story manuscript.
If you’re interested, email writingworkshopsla@gmail.com
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Short Fiction Workshop, Spring 2009 **CLASS IN SESSION**
Thursdays, 7:30 to 9:30 pm, March 12, 2009 to May 7, 2009 (no class April 2nd)
$340 for new students; $310 for returning students
Enrollment limit: 8 Students
For the first four weeks of this eight week course, we will do in-class writing exercises and discuss published short fiction from a craft perspective. We will also read and discuss essays about writing and the writing life by such authors as Annie Dillard, Italo Calvino, and Lewis Hyde. For the final four weeks of the course we will workshop student work in a serious environment meant to challenge and inspire every member of the class. Each student will have the opportunity to workshop one short story manuscript.
If you’re interested, please email Edan at writingworkshopsla@gmail.com
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Novel Workshop Winter/Spring 2009 **CLASS ENDED**
Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 pm, January 12, 2009 to April 20, 2009
$410/student
Enrollment Limit: 6 students
Because the novelist faces different challenges than the writer of short fiction, W.W.L.A. has created a course specifically designed for those students working on longer projects. Each student will have two opportunities to workshop excerpts of their novel, and for our first class we will discuss If on a winter’s night a traveler by Italo Calvino.
***If you’re interested, email Edan at writingworkshopsla@gmail.com***