Creative Writing — 6 weeks — Starts the week of July 9. 7:30 pm -9:00 pm. Live, online, via Zoom. Registration info appears below. Offered through the cities of Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and Irvine.
Class Description: Do you have a half-finished novel, great family stories, or an idea for a children’s book, short story or screenplay? Commit to your creativity and complete your project with guidance from a published writer/playwright/former magazine editor. New to creative writing? This class will help you begin. Or has your interest in writing been idle? This class will inspire you to ignite it. The basics of storytelling will be covered, including characters, conflict, description, and structure. As your awareness grows, your writing improves. Weekly meetings battle procrastination and lively discussions spark creativity. Writing assignments will help you hone technique and get you started with your ideas. Fun, casual, and encouraging class environment. Open to all levels of experience.
Creative Writing Jumpstart — one evening – July 3, 2024 — 7:00-9:00. Live, online, via Zoom. Registration info appears below.
Class Description: You want to write, but don’t know where to start. Begin with a session of guided writing exercises and tips on how to put your ideas into motion for books, scripts, short stories, poetry, and non-fiction. We’ll discuss structure, technique, characters, conflict and more. We’ll also explore the emotional side of writing—your emotions, that is. Tips on how to stick with it, build your momentum, stand up to self-criticism, and other challenges of the writing life. This one-evening intensive class, taught by a published writer/playwright/former magazine editor, will encourage both the novice and experienced writer.
WRITING CLASSES
Courses are offered through the cities of Irvine, Huntington Beach and Newport Beach Community Classes. Please register at least three business days before start date. See below for dates and registration links.
City of Huntington Beach — live, via Zoom
Creative Writing – 6 weeks – Tuesdays
July 9 – August 13, 2024
Location: Live Online, via Zoom
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
$205
Ages 18+
Registration opens May 21 @ 8 a.m.
To register, visit: www.HBSands.org
Huntington Beach Art Center: (714) 374-1650
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City of Newport Beach — live, via Zoom
Creative Writing – 6 weeks – Thursdays
July 11 – August 15, 2024 – Course #SS3080
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
$205 (a $10 fee is added for non-Newport Beach residents)
Location: Live Online, via Zoom
Ages 18+
Registration opens May 16, 2024.
To register, visit: www.newportbeachca.gov
City of Newport: (949) 644-3151
Creative Writing Jumpstart
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
$85 (a $10 fee is added for non-Newport Beach residents)
Location: Live Online, via Zoom
Ages 18+
Course #SS3083
Registration opens May 16, 2024.
To register, visit: www.newportbeachca.gov
City of Newport: (949) 644-3151
City of Irvine — live, via Zoom
Creative Writing – 6 weeks – Thursdays
July 11 – August 15, 2024 – Course # 103389
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
$205 (a $10 fee is added for non-Irvine residents)
Location: Live Online, via Zoom
Ages 18+
Registration opens in May 15, 2024.
To register, visit: www.yourirvine.org
City of Irvine: (949) 724-6600
Creative Writing Jumpstart – one evening
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
$85 (a $10 fee is added for non-Irvine residents)
Location: Live Online, via Zoom
Ages 18+
Course #103390
Registration opens May 15, 2024.
To register, visit: www.yourirvine.org
City of Irvine: (949) 724-6600