Past Classes and Seminars
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nstructors: Jay Kauffmann & Russell Grieger
Cost: $65 Members | $72 Non-Members
Saturday, March 16, 2013 | 9:00am-1:00pm
This seminar, co-led by author Jay Kauffmann and clinical psychologist Russell Grieger, will look at the art of writing through the lens of psychology, with the understanding that all good writing starts at the core of artistic identity. For poets, fiction and nonfiction writers alike, this course will consider the path to finding your own authentic voice and uncovering emotional truth in your work. We will look at writer's block and the anxieties of creation and propose means to unlock the creative self and promote artistic daring. There will be in-class exercises and readings.
WriterHouse is teaming up with Light House Studio to present a screenwriting workshop for teens, three Saturdays, March 9, 16 & 23, 1:30-3:30pm.
Tuition: $75 (some scholarships available for students who cannot afford the fee. Contact WriterHouse or Light House Studio.)
Registration information on the Light House Website.
Instructor: Alexis Schaitkin
Cost: $55 Members | $60 Non-Members
Saturday, February 9, 2013 | 9:00am-1:00pm
When you submit a story or essay to a journal, what happens to it? How many pages will editors read before making a decision, and how can you get them to keep reading? Learn where to send your work, how to write strong cover letters, how to interpret rejection letters, and more. Bring one story or essay you want to submit to journals.
Read more: Seminar: On Submission: Understanding Your First Readers
Instructor: Alexis Schaitkin
Cost: $180 Members | $200 Non-Members
8 Mondays, April 01-May 20, 2013 | 6:30-8:30pm
Discover the range of Creative Nonfiction’s many forms, subjects, and styles. Students will write nonfiction pieces and share them with the class in a workshop. We will also read a sampling of nonfiction (personal essays, profiles, literary journalism, and more) to see how authors craft the stuff of the real world into stories with characters, setting, and themes as vivid and compelling as any novel.
Instructor: Jay Kauffmann
Cost: $55 Members | $60 Non-Members
Saturday, February 2, 2013 | 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Learn the tools and techniques of editing, focusing on line editing, refining your prose, and preparing your manuscript for submission. We will consider the art of prose, the importance of sound, and how to construct a paragraph. We will focus on writing clear, rhythmic sentences - seeking a balance between lyricism and efficiency - while remaining faithful to your voice. There will be in-class exercises and readings. This class is for both fiction and nonfiction writers. (Please bring in a piece of your own writing.)
