Courses are offered through the cities of Irvine, Huntington Beach and Newport Beach Community Classes. Please see below for dates and registration links.
“Creative Writing” — 6 weeks — 7:30 pm -9:00 pm. Live, online, and interactive, via Zoom. Dates and registration info appear below. Classes start October, 2026.
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 – October 1 or October 6, 2026 — 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. Bring your questions!
City of Huntington Beach Classes — live, via Zoom, interactive!
“Creative Writing” – 6 weeks – Tuesday nights
Offered by the City of Huntington Beach
October 13 – November 17, 2026
Location: Live Online, via Zoom
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
$225
Ages 18+
Registration opens August 11, 2026.
To register, visit: www.HBSands.org
Huntington Beach Art Center: (714) 374-1650
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“Creative Writing Jumpstart” — one evening
Offered by the City of Huntington Beach
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Live, online, via Zoom. Interactive!
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$93
Ages 18+
Registration opens August 11, 2026.
To register, visit: www.HBSands.org
Huntington Beach Art Center: (714) 374-1650
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City of Newport Beach Classes — live, via Zoom
“Creative Writing Jumpstart” — one evening
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
$93 (a $10 fee is added for non-Newport Beach residents)
Location: Live Online, via Zoom
Ages 18+
Course #SS4010
Registration opens August 6, 2026.
To register, visit: www.newportbeachca.gov
City of Newport: (949) 644-3151
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“Creative Writing” – 6 weeks – Wednesday nights
October 8 – November 19, 2026 (skipping 10/29) – Course #SS4011
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
$225 (a $10 fee is added for non-Newport Beach residents)
Location: Live Online, via Zoom
Ages 18+
Registration opens August 6, 2026.
To register, visit: www.newportbeachca.gov
City of Newport: (949) 644-3151
City of Irvine Classes — Live, via Zoom
“Creative Writing Jumpstart” – one evening
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
$93 (a $10 fee is added for non-Irvine residents)
Location: Live Online, via Zoom
Ages 18+
Course #143335
Registration opens August 15, 2026.
To register, visit: www.yourirvine.org
City of Irvine: (949) 724-6600
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“Creative Writing” – 6 weeks – Wednesday nights
October 8 – November 19, 2026 (skipping 10/29) – Course #143334
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
$225 (a $10 fee is added for non-Irvine residents)
Location: Live Online, via Zoom
Ages 18+
Registration opens August 15, 2026
To register, visit: www.yourirvine.org
City of Irvine: (949) 724-6600
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