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.
“Creative Writing Jumpstart”— one evening – June 11, 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.
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“Creative Writing” — 6 weeks — Starts in June. 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.
City of Newport Beach — Live, via Zoom
“Creative Writing Jumpstart“
Wednesday, June 11, 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 17+
Course #SS3010
Registration opens May 15, 2025.
To register, visit: www.newportbeachca.gov
City of Newport: (949) 644-3151
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City of Irvine — Live, via Zoom
“Creative Writing Jumpstart” – one evening
Wednesday, June 11, 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 #121622
Registration opens May 15, 2025.
To register, visit: www.yourirvine.org
City of Irvine: (949) 724-6600
City of Huntington Beach — live, via Zoom
Creative Writing – 6 weeks – Tuesdays
June 24 -July 29, 2025
Location: Live Online, via Zoom
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
$215
Ages 18+
Registration opens May 20, 2025.
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 – Wednesdays
June 18 – July 23, 2025 – Course #SS3011
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 May 15, 2025
To register, visit: www.newportbeachca.gov
City of Newport: (949) 644-3151
City of Irvine — Live, via Zoom
“Creative Writing” – 6 weeks – Wednesdays
June 18 – July 23, 2025 – Course # 121621
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 May 15, 2025.
To register, visit: www.yourirvine.org
City of Irvine: (949) 724-6600