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How to Be Self-Published for Free
Los Angeles City College See all classes by this school @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Have you dreamed of being published? Are you ready to be published now? Do you want to see your book on Amazon.com? It just takes know-how to put it together into a finished piece. You’ll learn how to: be quickly and easily published how to offer pay-per-download from your website how to convert your manuscript to Kindle for FREE and how to protect your work with copyrights. Note: Price includes $30 fee for Self Publishing...
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$35
Writing the First Draft
On the Page See all classes by this school @ 12412 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA
Brainstorming the story you want to tell. Outlining without writing a novel. Getting your story out of your head and on the page quickly, efficiently, and creatively. That's what we do in this class. And, we do it in 6 weeks. Week 1: Idea Brainstorming Week 2: Story Outlining Week 3: Scene Crafting Week 4: Page Formatting Week 5: Dialogue Writing Week 6: Script Revising
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Introduction to Screenwriting
Santa Monica College See all classes by this school @ 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Introduction to Screenwriting demystifies how to write for a visual and aural medium. Each class concentrates on different aspects of effective dramatic writing through the use of visual storytelling, conflict, plot, character development and rising action. We will be writing our own scenes from in-class writing prompts, while examining screenplays and scenes from various genres. Group discussions and lessons will peek behind the curtain...
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Read All Day & Get Paid For It
Los Angeles City College See all classes by this school @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Learn how to build a professional portfolio that will land you the most lucrative assignments.If you like to read and have a flair for writing, you can supplement your income as a freelance reader. Film studios and producers need to have hundreds of scripts and books read each day - and freelance readers are paid to do it. Find out where the jobs are and who to contact. You’ll work with reader’s reports, which show how to write coverage that...
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$43
Writing Workshop
Santa Monica College See all classes by this school @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA
Writers have the chance to unleash memories in hopes of discovering a meaningful story that is part of life. The process of conveying that narrative on paper, however, can prove to be difficult. Explore the variety of memoir structures--including the use of voice, narrative arc, setting, and details--and find out how to identify the most compelling way to tell your story.
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Effective Business Writing
Out of Bounds Technology See all classes by this school @ 70 South Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA
n business writing, the language is concrete, the point of view is clear, and the points are well expressed. Good writing is hard work, and even the best writers get discouraged. However, with practice you can feel more confident about your own writing. This one day workshop will give participants the tools to become better writers. This one-day workshop teaches participants to: Make their writing clear, complete, concise, and correct. How...
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$250
TV Pilot and New Series Workshop
On the Page See all classes by this school @ 12412 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA
Break story on your pilot and construct your new series in this day-long intensive. Spend the day constructing your series and creating your pilot with Pilar Alessandra. Then learn about the business of writing (selling, staffing, representation) with special guest speaker Carole Kirschner. In this class you will: Identify the tone and scope of your series. Break story on your original pilot. Make decisions about structure....
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$250
E-Publishing And Self-Publishing
Los Angeles City College See all classes by this school @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Learn how to get a book or writing published, using copyright and trademark law, e-publishing and electronic commerce. With new services promising to help writers self-publish or distribute their e-books even better than before, it’s imperative that writers educate themselves about how these services typically operate.
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$65
Creative Writing for Youth (Ages 10-16)
Los Angeles City College See all classes by this school @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Creative Writing for Youth (Ages 10-16) Everyone has a story to tell. Creative writing is a great way to have fun, allowing yourself the opportunity to learn a skill that you can use throughout your life. Learn how to write your own stories, both fictional and non-fictional. You will be encouraged to write short stories, poetry, dramas, and creative non-fiction, and discuss your ideas and listen to each other. All are welcome. Tell your story...
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Creative Writing for Adults
Los Angeles City College See all classes by this school @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Everyone has a story to tell. What will you write? Come join this Creative Writing class where we will explore the ins-and-outs of fiction. There will be an overview of what writers think good creative consists of, however, you will be encouraged to break the rules. All forms of writing will be welcome including short stories, poetry, dramas, novel chapters, and creative non-fiction. Students will be encouraged to find their writer’s voice...
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TV I: An Intro TV Writing Workshop
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA
You dream of writing a killer pilot that launches you a staff job on Game Of Thrones. Or maybe you want to turn your life story into an Emmy award-winning HBO series. Steven Peros Veteran screenwriter and TV writer Steven Peros. He’s written for one of the first AMC Series and has sold pilots to MTV and NBC-Universal. In this five-week TV Writing Workshop, Steven will help you on your great TV idea and how to turn it into a terrific script....
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How to Write the Funny
Santa Monica College See all classes by this school @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA
Unlock your comedic potential in a hands-on workshop that combines story, essay, and dialogue writing. Learn the tools and techniques comedy writers use across many formats, from screenplays to business presentations. Open to all experience levels, the course shows you that almost anything can be expressed humorously. Get ready for plenty of fun and laughs along the way!
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The 90-Day Screenplay Telecourse
Alan Watt See all classes by this school @ Virtual Classroom
This class is NOT an in-person class, but a telecourse class. You need access to a phone to dial in to the live class. The 90-Day Screenplay is an intensive workshop designed to guide the screenwriter from initial idea, through first-draft, and finally to the completion of a polished screenplay. This workshop is available to screenwriters at all levels. The 90-Day Screenplay Course Outline The first month is dedicated to stream-of-consciousness...
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The 90-Day Novel Workshop
Alan Watt See all classes by this school @ 4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA
The 90-Day Novel In-Person workshop is limited to 12 students per semester. It is an intensive workshop designed to guide the writer from initial idea to the completion of a first draft. This program is available for both fiction writers and memoirists, and is offered to writers at all levels. Month One: Imagining The World Of The Story (Creating An Outline) The first four weeks are dedicated to stream-of-consciousness writing exercises as you...
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Screenwriting Warriors
Los Angeles City College See all classes by this school @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Learn to write a script quickly, well and at a professional level, ready to be marketed as quickly as possible.This is the most direct method of writing/creating/selling a script you'll find anywhere, and you don't have to buy software or a book.
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$40
Advanced Screen Writing: From Page to Screen
Santa Monica College See all classes by this school @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA
Empower yourself in your journey from the blank page to the silver screen! In a hands-on workshop for screenwriters who have written at least a short or a feature film, gain practical tools to solve both storytelling and business issues. Find out how to address typical concerns of a screenwriter--from researches to writer’s block, from story structure to how to market your script--and pick up tips and techniques you can immediately apply to your...
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Blog I: A Blogging Workshop
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 1132 Van Pelt Ave, Los Angeles, CA
You don’t just want to write a post, you want to kick your blog into overdrive and garner legions of followers. Let Jessie Rosen (Time & Forbes Top Blogger, xoJANE) show you how. In this four-week Los Angeles Blogging Workshop, she’ll take you through the ABC’s of blogging. Through fun writing exercises and targeted feedback, Jessie will help you write stellar personal essays, interviews, reviews, and listicles to make your blog...
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You in 1200 Words: Personal Essay
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 1132 Van Pelt Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Have you always wanted to write a personal essay but you don’t know where to start? Or have you dreamed of seeing one of your essays published in the New York Times or Salon? Then this five week Los Angeles personal essay class is for you. Using fun in-class exercises, we’ll help you transform your bad blind dates and visits from unruly parents into insightful, compelling revelations. Published essayist Sophia Kercher (NY Times, Elle) will show...
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TV Writing
Los Angeles Writers Group See all classes by this school @ 1728 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Come with your story idea (any TV category) and characters or come just to learn. If you bring your idea with you, then you will have a chance to work on your log line and characters with an industry pro and more. In this workshop, you can expect to learn: The unique writing style of Television Writing The steps to take to become a Television Writer How to tackle your pilot idea Different avenues for getting into the business
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$270
Intro to Stand Up Comedy
DBA Flappers University See all classes by this school @ 102 E Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA
Get inside the craft of stand-up comedy and learn how to turn funny ideas into solid jokes in this one-day intensive course. Taught by top instructors at Flappers Comedy University, the class covers joke structure, how to connect with an audience, and how to find your own point of view. Whether you want to chase a comedy career or simply sharpen your public speaking, the class fits beginners and seasoned performers alike.
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$104
