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Humorous Personal Essay Workshop (5-week)

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Have you always wanted to write a humorous personal essay but you don’t know where to start? Or have you dreamed of seeing one of your essays published in the New York Times or Salon? Then this humorous personal essay class is for you. Using fun in-class exercises, we’ll help you transform your bad blind dates and visits from unruly parents into insightful, compelling revelations. Successful essayist Brett Paesel (Modern Love) will show...

Storytelling for TV Writers

Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 1132 Van Pelt Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Want to have an engaging short story to pitch yourself on the fly when running into a creative exec, showrunner or agent at a party, networking event or in a meeting? How do you use your stories to pitch in a room or get staffed? Let 2x Moth GrandSLAM winner, Moth Host and successful screenwriter Matteson Perry share his tips for turning moments of your life into riveting elevator pitches that will leave listeners begging for more. You’ll practice...

Storytelling Essay

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In this five-week Online storytelling essay class, master storyteller Matteson Perry will teach you the insider secrets on how to become a storytelling and essay writing pro. Not only has Matteson won the Moth GrandSLAM twice, but his storytelling skills also landed him his first book deal (a collection of essays/memoir) and essays in NY Times Modern Love, Playboy, and the Daily Beast. A master of both the written and spoken word, he’ll guide you...

Copywriting

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Want to turn your creative writing chops into a healthy freelance paycheck? From email marketing, SEO and web copy to writing for social media and advertorial, get the skills you need to break into advertising as a creative writer. In this 5-week Online Copywriting Class, Copywriting Master and Branding Guru Michelle Nam Fischer (Clients include T-Mobile, Target, Google) will show you how to transform brand messages into compelling stories and punchy...

Novel I: Intro to Novel Writing Workshop

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Is it your dream to write the great American novel? In this 5 week Online intro novel writing class, successful novelist Jennifer Brody will teach you the fundamentals of long form fiction! She’ll also teach you techniques for creating a thrilling story arc, irresistible dialogue, characters and conflict. If you like, you can even bring in up to 1000 words of your novel for targeted feedback every session! With the aid of fun, hands-on exercises...

Storytelling I: Story Time

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Performance essays are all the rage. In this five-week Los Angeles storytelling class, solo performer, Moth Host and master storyteller Lauren Weedman will teach you how to be a storytelling pro. You’ll do fun, improvised storytelling drills, learn about the structure of performance essays, and explore ways to use your stories to boost your writing career. Lauren will show you how to transform relationships gone bad, family feuds, adventures, and...

What Do You Think? Writing the Op-Ed or Cultural Essay

Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 10200 Venice Blvd #203, Los Angeles, CA

Do you have strong opinions and no one to share them with? Write an op-ed and make some money off of your passion (op-eds are opinion essays with a strong personal point-of-view). The market for op-eds and cultural essays are huge right now, and there are plenty of places to break in. In this class, L.A. Times contributing op-ed editor Erin Aubry Kaplan will show you how to write an op-ed, make your argument as strong as possible, and pitch to...

Writing & Publishing the Modern Short Story

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A Novel Approach: Tackling The Long Format Writing

Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 10200 Venice Blvd #203, Los Angeles, CA

Is it your dream to write the great American novel? Finishing a book is a tough thing to do even for the seasoned professional. In this class, successful novelist Lauren Strasnick will help you nudge your book to the finish line! She’ll also teach you techniques for creating a thrilling story arc, irresistible dialogue, characters and conflict. With the aid of fun, hands-on exercises and balanced workshopping sessions, you will have completed...

Grand Slam Story: A Storytelling Workshop (4 WK)

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Want to tell powerful true stories without schmaltz to a packed audience of adoring fans? Let essayist and three time Moth Grand Slam Winner Cole Kazdin share her tips for turning heartbreak, humiliation, and tragedy into a riveting five-minute piece that is the perfect mix of vulnerability and comedic vavoom. In this four week storytelling workshop, you’ll learn how to find what’s funny in your foibles, structure a compelling story and connect...

Grand Slam Story: A Storytelling Workshop (5 WK)

Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA

Want to tell powerful true stories without schmaltz to a packed audience of adoring fans? Let essayist and three time Moth Grand Slam Winner Cole Kazdin share her tips for turning heartbreak, humiliation, and tragedy into a riveting five-minute piece that is the perfect mix of vulnerability and comedic vavoom.  In this four week class, you’ll learn how to find what’s funny in your foibles, structure a compelling story and connect solidly...

A Novel Approach: Mastering the Long Format Project

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Is it your dream to write the great American novel? Finishing a book is a tough thing to do even for the seasoned professional. In this class, successful novelist Amber Benson will help you nudge your book to the finish line! She’ll also teach you techniques for creating compelling characters, exciting plot lines, and vivid worlds. If you like, you can even bring in up to 1200 words of your novel for targeted feedback every other session! With...

It’s All About You: A One-Person Show Intensive

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Have you ever thought about turning your life’s trials and tribulations into a hit one-person show? In these one and two-day intensives, actress and writer Lauren Weedman will show you how to make your solo-show so hysterical and moving, the audience will be putty in your hands! In this class, you’ll learn how to transform personal events into compelling tales, how to spice up your truth with just the right lie, and how to pull your show together...

Get Your Webisode On (5 Sessions)

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Got a cell phone, a laptop, and the desire to create the next Broad City? Or maybe you are looking for a way to show off your acting chops? Then this 5-week Webisode class in Los Angeles is for you!  Successful actor and writer, Lou Perez will show you how to develop the next breakout web series. Through fun, in-class writing prompts, you’ll tease out a killer idea and brainstorm the perfect first episode for your pilot and develop compelling...

So You Want To Be A Novelist?: A Novel Writing Workshop

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Is it your dream to write the great American novel? In this 5-week intro novel writing workshop, successful novelist Steph Cha will help you take your great book idea and turn it into a page turner.  Through fascinating craft lectures, she will teach you the fundamentals of long form fiction and cover techniques for creating a thrilling story arc, irresistible dialogue, characters and conflict. Her fun, in-class exercises will help you apply...

Screenwriter's Treasure Chest: Advanced Skills Workshop

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You have an outline for your brilliant screenplay, or maybe even a first draft. But how do you take it to the next level and turn it into a polished, sellable script? Enter veteran screenwriter Chris Reed (Disney, Touchstone) to help you make your screenplay shine. In this 5-week class, Chris shares his secrets for creating emotionally compelling stories, engaging characters, and snappy dialogue.  Chris will teach you how to craft character...

Children's Picture Book Writing

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Is it your dream to write the next “Where The Wild Things Are” but you’re not sure where to start? Or are you already working on a picture book, but you want to learn how to make it a bestseller? Let award-winning author and illustrator Laura Lacámara (5 picture books published) show you how to avoid the rookie mistakes and make your work stand out.   In this four-week Children’s Picture Book Writing class, she’ll cover crucial topics...

Sunday Morning Pages: A Creative Writing Workshop

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You can craft an awesome email and your party stories are a hoot. But every time you sit down to write, nothing comes out. Have no fear! Writer of a thousand talents, Brett Paesel can help. Her four week creative writing workshop will unlock the great stories inside of you and get them on the page. Through fun in-class exercises, you’ll craft characters that pop off the page, create scenes packed with scandalous conflict and descriptions so vivid...

So You Want to be a Writer? - Creative Writing

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You’ve always dreamed of finding the time to write on a regular basis or to finish a screenplay, a novel, a collection ofpoems, or a story. You can do it, and this class will help you! Writer of a thousand talents, this class will help you explore a smorgasbord of literary genres and discover what floats your boat. Through all new fun in-class exercises, you’ll work on writing scenes with authentic dialogue, finding stories from real life, and...

Novel II: Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Writing

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Have you always dreamed of writing whimsical tales that take place in a futuristic world of your own creation? In this five week Los Angeles intermediate science fiction horror fantasy novel class, successful science fiction writer and horror movie writer Jennifer Brody (3 books published) will help you nudge your book to the finish line!  Through fun, in-class writing exercises and engaging craft talks, she’ll help you create compelling...