Careers in Writing & Publishing
Summer 2024
Let’s Write
This is a writing workshop. Each week you will write. You will learn and develop new skills that will improve your writing, help you to overcome writer’s block, and write stories that will captivate readers. You’ll learn how to write a well-developed story outline, create interesting and complex characters, and to craft backstories that work seamlessly with your plotlines. Each week students will read and critique each other’s work. The focus of this course will be on short story writing, both fiction and non-fiction. But if you’re currently working on a book, you’re welcome to use that material in class. CE-WRITG 2127, 8 Wed., July 3-Aug. 21, 7:00-9:00 pm, $195. L Lush. #3010
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Writing Science Fiction is Easy
Writing science fiction is easy…you just need to discover the secret! Discuss what you are working on and how to network
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Freelancing for Fun and Profit
Local publications are always looking for freelance writers. By adding photography to the mix, writers double their value to editors and publishers. The internet and digital media have multiplied the opportunities and need for writers. Aspiring writers will learn how to apply to the thousands of writing opportunities open to them, while writers already engaged in writing projects can encourage others through networking while finding new outlets for their work. Please email instructor at totrwriter@aol. com for list of optional books. CE-WRITG 2071, 3 Tues., June 11-25, 6:30-8:30 pm. $62. T Riley. #3035
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Writing from the Soul
Writing is an art form about self-expression. Whether you prefer fiction or nonfiction, journal writing or story writing, this course will help unleash your creativity as a writer with a focus on writing descriptive narratives. Using your five senses, learn to create an emotion and a picture in the reader’s mind. Develop a scene in your story or recall a memory you have entered in your journals. Students will share their work with the class. Please bring spiral notebooks or journals, and pens. CE-WRITG 2106, 4 Mon., June 10-July 1, 7:00-9:00 pm, $100. L Lush. #3011
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Writing Science Fiction is Easy
Writing science fiction is easy…you just need to discover the secret! Discuss what you are working on and how to networkwith others. Learn how to overcome writer’s block by meeting deadlines. Never discard what you have written, just rework it! Illustration and photography to enhance your books will be discussed. CE-WRITG 2110, 3 Tues., Aug. 6-20, 6:30-8:30 pm, $78. T Riley. #3051
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Fall 2024
Broadening the Story: Reflecting, Honoring and Celebrating Diversity in Children’s Literature
The impressions and messages contained in children’s literature help to cultivate a child’s understanding of themselves, their communities and the world around them. Purposeful text selection and meaningful inclusion of diverse stories can have a powerful, positive impact on children’s reading lives when we attempt to make sure that every child is reflected in books and that every child can understand the experiences of other people by reading books. This course focuses on the importance of diverse children’s literature. It celebrates the various experiences and identities of children and adults alike, while inspiring and fostering a love of reading. CE-LIT 2039, 6 Weds., Sept. 18-Oct. 23, 5:00-6:00 pm, $80. M Duncan. #98185
Healing Minds and Hearts in Writing
Writing is an empowering tool that frees minds and hearts. Writing has the power to heal, to create a connection with self and with others through ideas, thoughts and sharing of emotions. The “work-shopping” process invites writing as a recursive process in which writing stamina is built, writing goals are examined, and the process is shared. Writers will engage in experiential writing, set writing goals, and will create shorter structured pieces and a longer piece as a culminating activity. CE-PRSDV 2197, 5 Sat., Sept. 14-Oct. 19 (Skip 10/12), $125. E Klein. #97895
How to Write Fast
Discover exercises, technologies, and tips that can help you boost your writing productivity. If you have limited time for writing or a lot of stories to tell, this course can help you complete more works. CE-WRITG 2038, 3 Wed., Oct. 2-16, 6:00-8:00 pm, $75. P Andrews #97982
How to Write a Story
Whether your goal is to become a published writer, or you want to write just for the fun of it, this course will give you all the essentials necessary to craft a well-written story that people will want to read. In this course, you’ll learn how to develop great story ideas, write a story outline, develop realistic characters, write effective dialogue, write with action (show, don’t tell), and more. Students will be given short writing exercises and will have the opportunity to share their work with the class and receive helpful critiques. CE-WRITG 2132, 8 Tues., Oct. 1-Nov. 19, 7:00-9:00 pm, $200. L Lush. #97918