Creative Writing Workshop

Course Overview

Transform your ideas into compelling stories with our Creative Writing Workshop. This course is designed for aspiring writers who want to explore different genres, develop their craft, and receive constructive feedback in a supportive community environment. Whether you're working on your first short story or polishing a novel, this workshop will help you refine your skills and find your unique voice.

What You'll Learn

• Fundamentals of storytelling and narrative structure
• Character development and dialogue techniques
• Point of view and narrative voice
• Setting and world-building
• Plot construction and pacing
• Show vs. tell techniques
• Revision and editing strategies
• Various creative writing genres (fiction, poetry, memoir)

Course Structure

This 10-week workshop meets once weekly for three-hour sessions. Each class includes writing exercises, group discussions, peer review activities, and mini-lessons on craft elements. You'll complete several short writing projects and work on one longer piece throughout the course.

Who This Course Is For

This workshop is ideal for:

• Beginners eager to start their writing journey
• Writers looking to improve their craft
• Anyone with stories to tell and a desire to share them
• Professionals seeking to enhance their creative expression
• Readers who want to deepen their understanding of literature

What Makes This Workshop Special

Our Creative Writing Workshop offers:

• Personalized feedback on your work from experienced instructors
• Supportive peer critique groups
• Diverse writing prompts and exercises to spark creativity
• Guest author visits and readings
• Publication opportunities in our literary journal
• Small class sizes ensuring individual attention

Projects and Portfolio

Throughout the course, you'll develop a portfolio including multiple short pieces and one longer work of your choice. You'll learn revision techniques and have opportunities to share your work with the class. By the end, you'll have polished pieces ready for submission or further development.

Beyond the Workshop

Graduates of this workshop often continue with our advanced writing courses, join ongoing critique groups, or participate in our annual writers' conference. Many have gone on to publish their work or pursue creative writing more seriously.