Fall 2009 Session Two: November 2- December 18
Short Story Writing: In this class we will discover how to breathe life into characters,
write dialogue that leaps off the page, and pace both plot and character-driven scenes in
a way that compels our readers to continue turning pages until the end. Each class
session will be divided among careful examination of short stories and novel excerpts,
guided writing exercises, and constructive feedback on students' work. By the end of the
six-week session, students should have fully developed scene and a stockpile of ideas,
character sketches, and inspiration to continue writing successfully on their own.
Short Story Writing – Joshua Mohr
Tuesdays 7-9pm 6 weeks NEW START DATE November 10
$100 / $90 UCB Students
New Class!!--Writing Memoir: Art of the Personal - In this course you use your personal
experiences and ideas to write several short
autobiographical pieces. You’ll learn how to create memorable characters, imagery,
and scenes to enliven this work. In each class we’ll read excerpts of exemplary
memoirs, try out imaginative writing exercises, and share supportive feedback. By
the end of the six-week term, you should have a set of short pieces, selections from
great memoirs for both inspiration and instruction, and a list of future writing
projects to sustain what you’ve learned.
Bio
Laurie Ann Doyle's short stories and essays have appeared in Dogwood Journal, The
Farallon Review, Quality Fiction, Stone's Throw Magazine and The Express. She's been
a finalist in Best New American Voices and New Letters' fiction competitions. She
earned an MFA at the University of San Francisco and teaches writing with U.C.
Berkeley Extension and College Writing Programs.
Writing Memoir: Art of the Personal – Laurie Doyle
Wednesdays 7-9pm 6 weeks starting November 4
$100 / $90 UCB Students
Writing Poetry: The Best Words in the Best Order:
Writing Poetry: The Best Words in the Best Order – Cody Gates
Thursdays 7-10pm 6 weeks NEW START DATE November 5
$100 / $90 UCB Students
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