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Los Angeles Writers Group

Los Angeles Writers Group provides workshops, groups, classes, and coaching to help writers generate new ideas and complete projects. They have a team of exceptional leaders who have extensive knowledge and experience in literature, poetry, and the craft of writing.

Los Angeles Writers Group

Upcoming Classes at Los Angeles Writers Group

  • Creative Writing Workshop - All Genre

    Unleash your creativity and explore new genres in an online writing workshop. Unlock your potential with surprising prompts, craft discussions, and positive reinforcement from fellow writers. Join us from anywhere and start crafting pages you never thought possible.

    Next start date: Saturday, Mar 23rd, 10am–12:30pm Pacific Time
    Price: $39
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  • Transitioning from Fan Fiction to Original Fiction

    Calling all fan fiction writers! Take your writing skills to the next level at the Los Angeles Writers Group's monthly workshop. Improve your craft, generate new stories, and connect with other writers in a positive and inspiring environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your fan-fiction writing.

    Next start date: Sunday, Apr 7th, 2:30–5pm Pacific Time
    Price: $57
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1728 Laurel Canyon Blvd Unit B, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Los Angeles Writers Group
Hollywood, Hollywood
1728 Laurel Canyon Blvd Unit B
Btwn Fareholm Dr & W Hiller Pl
Los Angeles, California 90046

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Description

LAwritersgroup.com was founded by Nicole Criona and Sanora Bartels in 2003 with a tiny writers group of five people who wanted to get together and be creative once a week, and to have a place to bring our work in for feedback from fellow group members. As members moved away, we created a website, and next thing we knew people were emailing us, asking to join. Soon the list became so big that we decided to create several different groups, and this is how LAwritersgroup.com was born.

Our mission is to support, encourage, and inspire writers of all genres regardless of experience level. We believe that a writers group or workshop works best with a leader. We help writers generate new ideas and finish projects. Through our writing workshops, our writers groups, our writing classes, as well as our private and group coaching, we aim to create and maintain workshops that leave writers with something tangible to show for their time such as a new idea, a new story, a rewritten outline, or a first draft.

How we choose our leaders?

We take our job of hiring exceptional workshop leaders seriously. Our leaders encourage writers to seed and grow their ideas, then guide them in their yearning for knowledge. This is done while supportively embracing each writer and their individual quests, and by facilitating a space that is both nurturing and constructive.

We choose leaders with a specific skill set and desire to work with aspiring writers. Our leaders know their subject matters well, have studied and been nurtured by some of our greatest literary minds. As a result, they have a breadth of knowledge about literature, poetry, the craft of writing, and the business of writing. Some of our leaders have extensive credits to their name, while some of them are engaged in dedicated pushes for publication. Some of them have taught at traditional college and universities, and some in alternate teaching programs. With Los Angeles Writers Group, you can be assured that each leader has been vetted and recommended with the highest regard, and that once you join our writing family, you will receive an intangible degree of supportiveness from leaders with a great passion writing - their own and yours.

We are in the business of encouraging creativity and helping writers carve out their own voices. It is a mission of all leaders to adhere to and tirelessly support.

About our workshops:

We offer a variety of creative writing workshops. Generally, our workshops are open to writers of all levels and genres however some of our workshop have requirements such as an idea for a web series, or a story you're currently working on. If no requirements are listed, then the workshop is open to any writer regardless of what they write or their experience level.


Reviews of Los Angeles Writers Group

(4.8-star rating across 43 reviews)
  • Creative Writing Workshop - All Genre

    Reviewed by Colinda G. on 3/6/2023
    It was my first time ever trying to write. The exercises given where nice and fun to do even though English isn’t my first language. The host created a very positive and safe space to explore your own writing. I learned a lot and feel like exploring writing further.
  • Creative Writing Workshop - All Genre

    Reviewed by Stacey C. on 1/9/2022
    Very enjoyable, inspiring, and helpful class with a wonderful instructor and great people!
  • Creative Writing Workshop - All Genre

    Reviewed by Jane W. on 10/31/2021
    This class was so much fun. Nicole is an insightful and encouraging coach. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone commencing a fiction project.
  • Your Story Matters - Nonfiction Writing Workshop

    Reviewed by Sarah-Jane S. on 10/19/2021
    It was good. I enjoyed learning so much from the instructor and my fellow classmates!
  • Creative Writing Workshop - All Genre

    Reviewed by Dina A. on 7/14/2021
    I wasn't sure what to expect but I was genuinely very pleased with the course. Nicole was a great instructor; she created a very inviting environment. The other two students present had been to the class before but they made me feel welcome immediately.
  • Your Story Matters - Nonfiction Writing Workshop

    Anonymous review on 7/9/2021
    Fun course! I liked the prompts and getting out of my "corporate" writing mindset. The instructor was good at pointing out the high points of each writer's piece. I would take another one. It was also a good group of people. Many diverse writing talents and story framework.
  • Creative Writing Workshop - All Genre

    Reviewed by Amona W. on 6/6/2021
    I feel like my writing is getting better from going to this class. Super helpful to the creative process.
  • Creative Writing Workshop - All Genre

    Reviewed by Amona W. on 4/26/2021
    Always inspirational and helpful to the writing practice.
  • Creative Writing Workshop - All Genre

    Reviewed by Amona W. on 3/21/2021
    Instructor always comes up with great and helpful prompts. She is well versed in the filled of fiction and offers great advice to get you started no matter where you are in your writing process. She comes with enthusiasm and encouragement to get you going in the right direction.
  • Creative Writing Workshop - All Genre

    Reviewed by Amona W. on 3/14/2021
    Great structure, feedback and resources for budding and experienced writers. The prompts are challenging and great ways to build a skill set.
  • Creative Writing Workshop - All Genre

    Reviewed by Amona W. on 2/21/2021
    I really like the structure that the instructor implements for learning and staying on task. The feedback is always helpful and the prompts are always challenging. I feel completely engaged and finally gaining the confidence I need to try my hand at writing more consistently.
  • Creative Writing Workshop - All Genre

    Reviewed by Raelyn M. on 2/8/2021
    Absolutely loved Nicole - she is warm, welcoming and encouraging. The exact type of environment I needed to foster my creative writing skills.
  • Creative Writing Workshop - All Genre

    Reviewed by Amona W. on 1/24/2021
    Helpful and refreshing! Good to be around like minds with a well experienced instructor.
  • Creative Writing Workshop - All Genre

    Anonymous review on 1/10/2021
    Positive feedback and feedback
  • Creative Writing Workshop - All Genre

    Reviewed by Adela C. on 9/1/2020
    Such a great class! This was my first writing workshop so I was a little nervous, but it was such a positive and welcoming environment. Nicole gives great feedback and makes really great points when discussing everyone's writing. I think this is a great class for writers of all stages.
  • Creative Writing Workshop - All Genre

    Anonymous review on 8/31/2020
    Fun workshop.
  • Creative Writing Workshop - All Genre

    Reviewed by Lisa D. on 7/29/2020
    Accommodating and professional.
  • Creative Writing Workshop - All Genre

    Reviewed by Maria L. on 7/19/2020
    Really enjoyed this course. Nicole is super supportive and has great advise. Wrote three short pieces and was very happy with the results.
  • Creative Writing Workshop - All Genre

    Anonymous review on 6/29/2020
    Nicole is a wonderful instructor and I loved the structure and prompts of the class. I was new to writing, and she was very patient and made everyone feel welcome. The intros took a while, and I wish more of that time was used to share/write/get feedback.
  • Creative Writing Workshop - All Genre

    Reviewed by Constonsa A. on 6/14/2020
    Nicole was awesome! We loved her class! Can't wait till the next time.
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

The classes at Los Angeles Writers Group are highly praised by students for being enjoyable, inspiring, and helpful. The instructor, Nicole, is described as insightful, encouraging, warm, and welcoming. The classes provide a positive and safe space for students to explore their writing, even for those whose English is not their first language. Students appreciate the structure of the classes and the challenging prompts that help them build their writing skills. The feedback provided by Nicole is deemed helpful and constructive. Many students noted that their writing has improved and they feel more confident in their creative process after attending the classes. Overall, the classes at Los Angeles Writers Group receive glowing reviews for their supportive and engaging environment that fosters growth and development in students' writing. Direct quotes from the reviews: 1. "The host created a very positive and safe space to explore your own writing. I learned a lot and feel like exploring writing further." 2. "Nicole is an insightful and encouraging coach." 3. "I feel like my writing is getting better from going to this class. Super helpful to the creative process."

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