Creative Writing Certificate. Develop your skills in the genre of your choice, including fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and more. This customizable program culminates in a capstone project where you will make significant progress on a polished collection of work. Taught by a prestigious roster of instructors who are published writers and ...
Creative Writing Courses
Master Class in Creative Nonfiction Writing. Review and reimagine your creative nonfiction book manuscript in this three-quarter course for students revising their work toward finding an agent and submitting to publishers. Format: Live Online. Next Start Date: October 3, 2024. WRITING X 411.6.
Creative Writing Certificate Program
The Certificate in Creative Writing is fully customizable. You may follow a Writers' Program sample curriculum plan based on specific writing goals, or design your own program of study. Students must complete 21 total units comprised of the 3-unit Creative Writing Certificate Capstone course and 18 units of 400-level Creative Writing coursework.
Creative Writing
Widely recognized as one of the leading departments in the nation, English at UCLA has long been known for its innovative research and excellence in teaching Creative Writing - Department of English UCLA
Writing & Journalism Courses & Certificates
Speak to a student advisor. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. 310-825-9415. [email protected]. Discover Writing & Journalism courses & certificate programs offered by UCLA Extension. Develop your unique voice and gain personal or professional success.
Introduction to Creative Writing Course
Perfect for students new to creative writing, this course introduces you to various forms of writing in small, supportive workshop groups. READ MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE. Live Online. Starting at $485.00. As few as 6 weeks. 2.0.
Writing Courses
This page provides an overview of each type of Creative Writing and Screenwriting course offered including what to expect in beginning, intermediate, and advanced-level courses. For help in choosing a course or determining if a course fulfills certificate requirements, call our main line at 310-825-9415 or email [email protected].
Creative Writing Minor
The creative writing minor allows students to develop the craft of poetry writing or short fiction writing, as well as to explore other and emerging areas of writing practice such as creative nonfiction, screenwriting, playwriting, hybrid genres, and electronic forms. The minor is excellent preparation for those who seek to pursue advanced ...
UG Programs Creative Writing Minor
One additional creative writing course (136, 136 A or B, 137, 137 A or B), or English/English Composition M138 (Topics in Creative Writing). ... and (4) provide a PDF copy of their UCLA Degree Audit Report, a brief letter of application, and a writing sample (at least 10 pages of prose or 7-10 poems). ...
Creative Nonfiction I Course
This course explores the unlimited possibilities of creative nonfiction, which embraces forms of creative writing such as personal essay, memoir, profiles and more. Working with the same techniques as fiction, including artful language choices, dialogue, character development, structure and plot, you are guided to transform factual events and ...
Children's Book Publishing: An Overview of the Industry and the 2024
About this course: Join veteran editor and award-winning author Deborah Halverson for an insider's look at children's book publishing in 2024 and beyond. Understand the factors influencing the industry's health, sales, and work environment, including AI, book banning, social media and book discovery, diversity efforts, submissions and ...
Creative Writing Certificate Capstone Course
Reflect on your experience in the Certificate in Creative Writing program in this course that guides you in gathering a portfolio of your work and summary of your learning.
Write a Novel in 10 Weeks Course
About this course: In this fast-paced, fun, and exhilarating novel writing course, you do the unthinkable: write a novel in ten weeks from start to finish. Tapping into the rich material inside your subconscious, you do mini exercises in class that form the plot, characters, setting, genre and structure of your very own work of fiction.
Master Class in Creative Nonfiction Writing
Contact Us. 310-825-9415. [email protected]. <p>Review and reimagine your creative nonfiction book manuscript in this three-quarter course for students revising their work toward finding an agent and submitting to publishers.</p>.
Creative Writing Certificate Capstone Course
This course satisfies the final requirement for Certificate in Creative Writing candidates by providing a structured environment in which to engage in activities that help writers move from workshop feedback reliance toward self-directed writing and revision. Students articulate a personal course goal that aligns with their larger goals as a ...
Applications for Writing Conferences, Residencies and Fellowships
Leave with guidance on how to pursue professional development and support activities that will nurture your creative development About this course: Sustaining a writing practice in today's climate can be both isolating, challenging, and time consuming when dealing with our own life obligations and occupations.
Novel I Course
About this course: That novel is inside you waiting to emerge, but knowing how and where to start can be daunting. This course provides you with weekly assignments, group interaction and instructor feedback to help you explore various methods of writing your first novel while learning the key craft points of plot, structure, characterization, point-of-view, sense of place and voice.
Master the Art of Organizing Your Writing Life
Ever feel like your writing life is filled with half-started stories, a tangle of notes, and ideas that vanish as quickly as they appear? Step into a world where chaos meets its match. This transformative class is your golden ticket to conquering the clutter, bringing you a treasure trove of organizational strategies, essential tools, and ...
Fiction: Essential Beginnings Course
Turn your firsthand experiences into compelling, powerful stories. Learn the building blocks of fiction, including writing character-based dialogue and unique points of view. Develop sketches and drafts you can develop into longer work. Practice the skill of reading and reviewing other writers' work for strengths and opportunities to improve it.
Master Class in Novel Writing Course
About this course: This dynamic and rigorous Master Class in Novel Writing is designed for those serious about revising and polishing their novels and getting published. The nine-month, 30-week structure allows for intensely individual instruction, peer critiques from a community of liked-minded, talented writers and a focus on process and results.
Novel II Course
Develop and refine your own creative writing practice About this course: Armed with your overall concept and first chapter, you continue to develop your knowledge of craft by writing scenes using characters and situations from the projected novel and workshopping your in-progress work.
Creative Writing Accountability Group Course
Creative writers thrive when they work in community. This course offers students an opportunity to focus on reaching their writing goals without the stress or anxiety of critique and workshop. Students check-in weekly to describe their progress and their struggles with their project, receiving guidance from a seasoned instructor and ...
Building Your Brand as a Writer Course
Speak to a student advisor. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. 310-825-9415. [email protected]. Learn how to express what makes you and your writing voice unique in this professional development course devoted to articulating your "brand"--all the things you and your work stand for.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Novel I Course
310-825-9415. [email protected]. <p>Start your sci fi or fantasy novel off right with this course that helps you build your world and start telling your story.</p>.
Writing Retreat at Lake Arrowhead Course
Join a small group of committed writers for six days of uninterrupted writing time at UCLA's beautiful conference center on Lake Arrowhead. Participants will enjoy private bedrooms, private baths, and three gourmet meals each day, along with complimentary beverages all day long. The Writers' Program will coordinate some structured ...
Science Writing I Course
Practice writing science explainers and articles according to standard structures; Complete in-class exercises that help you understand the job of the science writer; Get insight into various science writing career options; Develop 1-3 story ideas and 3 polished writing samples with pitches you can send for publication
Applications for M.F.A. in Creative Writing Programs
About this course: With over 100 M.F.A. in Creative Writing programs available to choose from across the country (and beyond) each with its own application system and offers, this 3-hour webinar will help narrow the choices down for those looking to submit applications to M.F.A.s in fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry.
Writers' Program Publication Party Course
About this course: In this annual Writers' Program tradition, instructors read aloud from their recently published fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. The reading is followed by a reception, featuring refreshments, instructor's books for sale, and plenty of opportunity to network with fellow writers, Writers' Program staff and ...
Mentorship in Creative Writing Course
Students select a mentorship focus from a pre-determined list of options provided by the instructor as part of their application process. Instructors review applications to determine student readiness for intensive personalized instruction and to ensure the student's writing goals are achievable within the mentorship period.
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Creative Writing Certificate. Develop your skills in the genre of your choice, including fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and more. This customizable program culminates in a capstone project where you will make significant progress on a polished collection of work. Taught by a prestigious roster of instructors who are published writers and ...
Master Class in Creative Nonfiction Writing. Review and reimagine your creative nonfiction book manuscript in this three-quarter course for students revising their work toward finding an agent and submitting to publishers. Format: Live Online. Next Start Date: October 3, 2024. WRITING X 411.6.
The Certificate in Creative Writing is fully customizable. You may follow a Writers' Program sample curriculum plan based on specific writing goals, or design your own program of study. Students must complete 21 total units comprised of the 3-unit Creative Writing Certificate Capstone course and 18 units of 400-level Creative Writing coursework.
Widely recognized as one of the leading departments in the nation, English at UCLA has long been known for its innovative research and excellence in teaching Creative Writing - Department of English UCLA
Speak to a student advisor. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. 310-825-9415. [email protected]. Discover Writing & Journalism courses & certificate programs offered by UCLA Extension. Develop your unique voice and gain personal or professional success.
Perfect for students new to creative writing, this course introduces you to various forms of writing in small, supportive workshop groups. READ MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE. Live Online. Starting at $485.00. As few as 6 weeks. 2.0.
This page provides an overview of each type of Creative Writing and Screenwriting course offered including what to expect in beginning, intermediate, and advanced-level courses. For help in choosing a course or determining if a course fulfills certificate requirements, call our main line at 310-825-9415 or email [email protected].
The creative writing minor allows students to develop the craft of poetry writing or short fiction writing, as well as to explore other and emerging areas of writing practice such as creative nonfiction, screenwriting, playwriting, hybrid genres, and electronic forms. The minor is excellent preparation for those who seek to pursue advanced ...
One additional creative writing course (136, 136 A or B, 137, 137 A or B), or English/English Composition M138 (Topics in Creative Writing). ... and (4) provide a PDF copy of their UCLA Degree Audit Report, a brief letter of application, and a writing sample (at least 10 pages of prose or 7-10 poems). ...
This course explores the unlimited possibilities of creative nonfiction, which embraces forms of creative writing such as personal essay, memoir, profiles and more. Working with the same techniques as fiction, including artful language choices, dialogue, character development, structure and plot, you are guided to transform factual events and ...
About this course: Join veteran editor and award-winning author Deborah Halverson for an insider's look at children's book publishing in 2024 and beyond. Understand the factors influencing the industry's health, sales, and work environment, including AI, book banning, social media and book discovery, diversity efforts, submissions and ...
Reflect on your experience in the Certificate in Creative Writing program in this course that guides you in gathering a portfolio of your work and summary of your learning.
About this course: In this fast-paced, fun, and exhilarating novel writing course, you do the unthinkable: write a novel in ten weeks from start to finish. Tapping into the rich material inside your subconscious, you do mini exercises in class that form the plot, characters, setting, genre and structure of your very own work of fiction.
Contact Us. 310-825-9415. [email protected]. <p>Review and reimagine your creative nonfiction book manuscript in this three-quarter course for students revising their work toward finding an agent and submitting to publishers.</p>.
This course satisfies the final requirement for Certificate in Creative Writing candidates by providing a structured environment in which to engage in activities that help writers move from workshop feedback reliance toward self-directed writing and revision. Students articulate a personal course goal that aligns with their larger goals as a ...
Leave with guidance on how to pursue professional development and support activities that will nurture your creative development About this course: Sustaining a writing practice in today's climate can be both isolating, challenging, and time consuming when dealing with our own life obligations and occupations.
About this course: That novel is inside you waiting to emerge, but knowing how and where to start can be daunting. This course provides you with weekly assignments, group interaction and instructor feedback to help you explore various methods of writing your first novel while learning the key craft points of plot, structure, characterization, point-of-view, sense of place and voice.
Ever feel like your writing life is filled with half-started stories, a tangle of notes, and ideas that vanish as quickly as they appear? Step into a world where chaos meets its match. This transformative class is your golden ticket to conquering the clutter, bringing you a treasure trove of organizational strategies, essential tools, and ...
Turn your firsthand experiences into compelling, powerful stories. Learn the building blocks of fiction, including writing character-based dialogue and unique points of view. Develop sketches and drafts you can develop into longer work. Practice the skill of reading and reviewing other writers' work for strengths and opportunities to improve it.
About this course: This dynamic and rigorous Master Class in Novel Writing is designed for those serious about revising and polishing their novels and getting published. The nine-month, 30-week structure allows for intensely individual instruction, peer critiques from a community of liked-minded, talented writers and a focus on process and results.
Develop and refine your own creative writing practice About this course: Armed with your overall concept and first chapter, you continue to develop your knowledge of craft by writing scenes using characters and situations from the projected novel and workshopping your in-progress work.
Creative writers thrive when they work in community. This course offers students an opportunity to focus on reaching their writing goals without the stress or anxiety of critique and workshop. Students check-in weekly to describe their progress and their struggles with their project, receiving guidance from a seasoned instructor and ...
Speak to a student advisor. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. 310-825-9415. [email protected]. Learn how to express what makes you and your writing voice unique in this professional development course devoted to articulating your "brand"--all the things you and your work stand for.
310-825-9415. [email protected]. <p>Start your sci fi or fantasy novel off right with this course that helps you build your world and start telling your story.</p>.
Join a small group of committed writers for six days of uninterrupted writing time at UCLA's beautiful conference center on Lake Arrowhead. Participants will enjoy private bedrooms, private baths, and three gourmet meals each day, along with complimentary beverages all day long. The Writers' Program will coordinate some structured ...
Practice writing science explainers and articles according to standard structures; Complete in-class exercises that help you understand the job of the science writer; Get insight into various science writing career options; Develop 1-3 story ideas and 3 polished writing samples with pitches you can send for publication
About this course: With over 100 M.F.A. in Creative Writing programs available to choose from across the country (and beyond) each with its own application system and offers, this 3-hour webinar will help narrow the choices down for those looking to submit applications to M.F.A.s in fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry.
About this course: In this annual Writers' Program tradition, instructors read aloud from their recently published fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. The reading is followed by a reception, featuring refreshments, instructor's books for sale, and plenty of opportunity to network with fellow writers, Writers' Program staff and ...
Students select a mentorship focus from a pre-determined list of options provided by the instructor as part of their application process. Instructors review applications to determine student readiness for intensive personalized instruction and to ensure the student's writing goals are achievable within the mentorship period.