Creative Writing — 6 weeks — Starts in January. 7:30 pm -9:00 pm. Live, online, via Zoom. Dates and registration info appear below. Offered through the cities of Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and Irvine.
Class Description: Do you have a half-finished novel or memoir, great family stories, or an idea for a children’s book, short story or screenplay? Commit to your creativity and complete your project with guidance from a published writer/playwright/former magazine editor. New to creative writing? This class will help you begin. Or has your interest in writing been idle? This class will inspire you to ignite it. The basics of storytelling will be covered, including characters, conflict, description, and structure. As your awareness grows, your writing improves. Weekly meetings battle procrastination and lively discussions spark creativity. Writing assignments will help you hone technique and get you started with your ideas. Fun, casual, and encouraging class environment. Open to all levels of experience.
Creative Writing Jumpstart — one evening – March 25, 2025 — 7:00-9:00. Live, online, via Zoom. Registration info appears below.
Class Description: You want to write, but don’t know where to start. Begin with a session of guided writing exercises and tips on how to put your ideas into motion for books, scripts, short stories, poetry, memoir, and non-fiction. We’ll discuss structure, technique, characters, conflict and more. We’ll also explore the emotional side of writing—your emotions, that is. Tips on how to stick with it, build your momentum, stand up to self-criticism, and other challenges of the writing life. This one-evening intensive class, taught by a published writer/playwright/former magazine editor, will encourage both the novice and experienced writer.
WRITING CLASSES
Courses are offered through the cities of Irvine, Huntington Beach and Newport Beach Community Classes. Please register at least three business days before start date. See below for dates and registration links.
City of Huntington Beach — live, via Zoom
Creative Writing – 6 weeks – Tuesdays
January 14 -February 18, 2025
Location: Live Online, via Zoom
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
$215
Ages 18+
Registration open. Good seats still available!
To register, visit: www.HBSands.org
Huntington Beach Art Center: (714) 374-1650
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City of Newport Beach — live, via Zoom
Creative Writing – 6 weeks – Thursdays
April 10 – May 15, 2025 – Course #SS2011
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
$215 (a $10 fee is added for non-Newport Beach residents)
Location: Live Online, via Zoom
Ages 18+
Registration opens Feb. 13, 2025
To register, visit: www.newportbeachca.gov
City of Newport: (949) 644-3151
City of Newport Beach — Live, via Zoom
Creative Writing Jumpstart
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
$89 (a $10 fee is added for non-Newport Beach residents)
Location: Live Online, via Zoom
Ages 18+
Course #SS2010
Registration opens Feb. 13, 2025.
To register, visit: www.newportbeachca.gov
City of Newport: (949) 644-3151
City of Irvine — Live, via Zoom
Creative Writing – 6 weeks – Thursdays
April 10 – May 15, 2025 – Course # 116213
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
$215 (a $10 fee is added for non-Irvine residents)
Location: Live Online, via Zoom
Ages 18+
Registration opens February 2025.
To register, visit: www.yourirvine.org
City of Irvine: (949) 724-6600
City of Irvine — Live, via Zoom
Creative Writing Jumpstart – one evening
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
$89 (a $10 fee is added for non-Irvine residents)
Location: Live Online, via Zoom
Ages 18+
Course #116211
Registration opens February, 2025.
To register, visit: www.yourirvine.org
City of Irvine: (949) 724-6600