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In this Saturday afternoon writing session, students will have the time to work on their writing. David Mura will provide a writing prompt they can either choose to follow or use the time to work on a writing project they have already started. Students will also have the option of signing up for a brief one-on-one consultation with David, who will meet with as many students as time allows. During this consultation, David will provide feedback on up to 3 pages of a student's writing.

Having trouble starting or following through with your screenplay? Designed with both workshop and instruction on craft as a focus, this is an opportunity to learn the art form of screenwriting, while also providing a space for students to write and receive critique from peers and teaching artist.

Learn to write fiction in a non-intimidating environment with fellow beginners. Because this is a beginning class, student work will not be workshopped in depth, but time can be made for sharing and discussing work, if desired. By the end of class, students will have an increased skill set in the basics of writing fiction and an understanding of how to approach a blank page with confidence.

Everyone's life is important enough to write about. We will focus on memoir in this class but individuals who have experience with personal essay, travelogue, or narrative journalism are also welcome. Our inspiration will be your perspective and your questions about your experience, your world, and the world around you.

Ever get up from a writing session feeling achy or irritated? This class pairs yoga and writing exercises to create sustainable writing practices and negotiate writers' block. Participants will revise a work in progress or start a new piece in a supportive space of exploration.

The best mysteries are about more than "whodunit." They help us explore the truth of our existence with as much validity as any so-called work of literature. In this course, we'll help students achieve this goal by examining the structure of the mystery and its parts including dialogue and setting.

We will walk through: formatting your picture book manuscript, understanding word count limits, practicing writing a spread, workshopping and peer-editing your work, gaining insights into navigating publishing venues, model and practice writing a pitch letter, or query, to an agent and/or editor, and how to submit your work.