Offerings

Generative writing workshops provide time and space to create new work inspired by writing prompts, discussing craft, and sharing work. They stretch your writing practice by introducing new frameworks and forms, spark fresh ideas, dig up buried memories, and offer a place to share fellowship with other writers. In this 3-part generative workshop, we will explore the ideas of past (personal histories, histories of peoples forgotten histories), present (being present, understanding the present moment, writing about the now) and future (what we imagine it to be, how we would like it to be, utopian and dystopian visions, legacy). Prompts will be open enough for writers in all genres and are meant for writers at any level. No previous writing experience is necessary. Students can register for the full series, or any of the stand-alone workshops.

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October 12-26, 2024 | 9:30am-12:00pm PDT | Online

Generative writing workshops provide time and space to create new work inspired by writing prompts, discussing craft, and sharing work. They stretch your writing practice by introducing new frameworks and forms, spark fresh ideas, dig up buried memories, and offer a place to share fellowship with other writers. In this generative workshop, we will explore the ideas of future (what we imagine it to be, how we would like it to be, utopian and dystopian visions, legacy). Prompts will be open enough for writers in all genres and are meant for writers at any level. No previous writing experience is necessary. Students can register for the full series, or any of the stand-alone workshops.

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Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 9:30am-12:00pm PDT | Online

Generative writing workshops provide time and space to create new work inspired by writing prompts, discussing craft, and sharing work. They stretch your writing practice by introducing new frameworks and forms, spark fresh ideas, dig up buried memories, and offer a place to share fellowship with other writers. In this generative workshop, we will explore the ideas of past (personal histories, histories of peoples forgotten histories). Prompts will be open enough for writers in all genres and are meant for writers at any level. No previous writing experience is necessary. Students can register for the full series, or any of the stand-alone workshops.

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Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 9:30am-12:00pm PDT | Online

Generative writing workshops provide time and space to create new work inspired by writing prompts, discussing craft, and sharing work. They stretch your writing practice by introducing new frameworks and forms, spark fresh ideas, dig up buried memories, and offer a place to share fellowship with other writers. In this generative workshop, we will explore the ideas of present (being present, understanding the present moment, writing about the now). Prompts will be open enough for writers in all genres and are meant for writers at any level. No previous writing experience is necessary. Students can register for the full series, or any of the stand-alone workshops.

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Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 9:30am-12:00pm PDT | Online

If you are writing or have written your fiction novel or memoir and want to learn about the next steps toward publication, this course will show you what is needed to acquire an agent or publisher. You will learn how to write a pitch, query letter, long and short synopsis, potential back cover blurb and more.

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February 6, 2025 to March 13, 2025 | 5:00pm-8:00pm PST | Redmond

In this course, learn essential building blocks for fiction and memoir including plot, setting, theme, characterization, point-of-view, and dialogue. What is the hero's journey, and how does a writer develop a story concept into a page-turning best seller? Award-winning author and college educator Kathryn Mattingly will inspire you to begin your novel, complete your first draft, or reassess what you have written so far. Open to novel and memoir writers of all levels!

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September 25, 2024 to October 30, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
February 4, 2025 to March 11, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm PST | Redmond

This class will cover how to write a suspenseful plot with relatable characters and active dialogue. We'll study a variety of short fiction and write a few different types of short stories. We'll also discuss how to edit and polish your work, and where to send it for possible publication. The instructor, Kat Mattingly, has had short fiction published in over a dozen themed anthologies and several print magazines. Her short story collection, Fractured Hearts, includes 4 award-winning stories.

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February 5, 2025 to March 12, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm PST | Bend

The western is an essential American writing style, and in this class you can bring your western-themed fiction or nonfiction for editorial feedback and expert guidance. Instructor Dani Nichols is an award-winning Western author and can help you hone your work and create stylized Western writing that elevates the genre. Samples of western fiction, nonfiction, and children's literature will be available for inspiration and students are encouraged to come with a WIP or a story idea, as there will be writing and editing time in class.

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Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 9:00am-2:00pm PDT | Bend

Have you ever wanted to write a kids book? In this one-day intensive, award-winning children's author Dani Nichols will walk you through the essential elements of writing for children and offer ideas, feedback, and creative problem-solving for your kids book in class. Children's literature will be available for inspiration and students are encouraged to come with a WIP or a story idea, as there will be writing and editing time in class.

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Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 9:00am-2:00pm PST | Redmond

Have you always wanted to write a kid's book? This class is for you! In this course, successful kid's book author Dani Nichols will help you navigate the path to writing, designing, and selling your book. No experience necessary! Participants are encouraged to come with potential children's book ideas and questions. Authors who already have a children's books and want help releasing or successfully marketing their children's books are also welcome.

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October 19-26, 2024 | 9:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend
February 18-27, 2025 | 6:00pm-8:00pm PST | Bend