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TV Drama III
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA
In this class, you’ll learn how to focus your story, trim the fat, tighten your dialogue and sharpen your action. You’ll refine the language of your script word by word, line by line, scene by scene and act by act. You’ll also learn how applying theme to your pilot will elevate your work and get you closer to the impeccable pilot script, which will advance your career. Ryan will also show you how to introduce your characters, write that...
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NY Times Worthy Article
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA
Getting an article in the New York Times is the crown jewel of features in terms of bragging rights and future book deals. In this seven-week Online NY Times-Worthy Article class, New York Times Contributor Sophia Kercher shares her insight into securing this prestigious but elusive prize. Through fun, in class exercises, informative craft talks, and in-class feedback, you’ll learn Sophia’s secret techniques for approaching the feature article,...
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TV Writer’s Assistant: Writer's Room Survival Bootcamp
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA
Is it your dream to write the next Game of Thrones or Girls? If you are like most people, the first step on your road to executive producer is getting your foot in the door. Enter TV Writer Tyler Dinucci (American Gods, Drop Dead Diva), who will guide you on that journey to getting that first assistant gig and begin your paid journey to executive producer. In this three-week Online Writers’ Assistant Class, Tyler takes you through the paces by...
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Creative Writing (Ages 11-13)
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA
Do you have a middle grader who’s interested in creative writing? What if they could sample poetry, short story, personal essay or middle grade writing? In this four-session live online creative writing class, your 11-13-year-old will get the chance to try each of these forms in two-hour sessions tailored just for them taught by an award-winning writer with expertise in working kids from this age group. Each class includes fun craft talks,...
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TV Fellowship Bootcamp
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA
It’s fellowship season again, a time when legions of aspiring TV Writers battle for a coveted spot in the Writer’s Rooms of ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox on the hottest new shows. Unfortunately the process is grueling (application, resume, personal statement, spec and original material samples, references, multiple elimination rounds, and endless interviews) and only a fraction of a percent are selected. What you need is your own personal Yoda to help...
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TV 101: TV Writing Fundamentals Seminar
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA
Do you want to write for television, but don’t know where to start? Not to worry. Veteran TV writer Steven Peros will provide the foundation you need to begin your journey into the world of writing for the small screen. Steven has sold four pilots (to MTV and NBC-Universal, among others), and wrote for one of AMC’s first scripted series, (which won an Emmy!). In this one-day Los Angeles TV Writing Fundamentals Seminar, he’ll go over...
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$95
Memoir 101
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA
Have you ever thought about turning your life’s trials and tribulations into a NY Times bestseller? In this one-day lecture-only online Memoir 101 Class, 2x NY Times bestselling memoirist Wendy Lawless will share her secrets for turning your life’s twists and turns into lively drama! If you’re a self starter who’s looking for all the tools to hit the ground running or if you’re a newbie who wants to get an overview of what memoir...
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$95
First Draft Incubator
Los Angeles Writers Group See all classes by this school
Sharpen your storytelling with monthly deep dives into advanced fiction and memoir techniques—from crafting compelling dialogue to writing hook-worthy openings. The First Draft Incubator helps you elevate your narrative through focused, skill-building sessions.
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$69.54
Get Your S*!t Together: A Creative Writing
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA
Get Your S*!t Together: A Creative Writing & Organization Workshop Build Creative Resiliency + Overcome Writing Blocks Having trouble focusing on your writing? Feeling directionless? Do you have tons of ideas but no follow through? Or maybe you have trouble getting started on creative projects. Or you’ve lost your writing mojo. In this one day creative restoration class, NY Times and Vogue Contributing Writer Sophia Kercher will teach...
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$100
Creative Writing
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA
You want to write on a regular basis and finish an essay, a script, or a short story. Or you have writer’s block and need a cure to unstick you. Writer of a thousand talents, Matteson Perry can help! Through fun in-class exercises, you’ll generate a ton of pages and learn Matteson’s secrets for crafting likeable characters, putting an imaginative spin on true tales, and amplifying the humor in your writing. By the end of class, you’ll have...
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$100
TV Comedy 101: TV Writing Fundamentals Seminar
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA
Note: This is primarily a lecture class, so not everyone will get to share their writing for feedback due to the seminar format. Do you want to write for television, but don’t know where to start? Not to worry. Veteran TV writer Steven Peros will provide the foundation you need to begin your journey into the world of writing for the small screen. Steven has sold four pilots (to MTV and NBC-Universal, among others), and wrote for one of AMC’s...
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$95
Freelance Podcasting
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA
You have so many stories inside of you, and you are burning to tell them. But how do you get from inspiration to aired segment? In this Los Angeles Freelance Journalism Class, successful radio journalist David Weinberg (99 pi, Radiolab, KCRW) will take you through the paces of the freelance podcast life. You’ll learn how to pitch to editors, keep your pile of ideas fresh, and work with your sources. David will cover the mechanics of being a professional...
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$95
WordPress Training | Level I (Private)
headTrix, Inc | Adobe Certified Training See all classes by this school @ Private training is delivered<br>, Los Angeles, CA
WordPress Level 1 training will teach you the knowledge and practical experience necessary to begin creating your website or blog. Learn to select the right WordPress theme for your objectives, organize web content in an intuitive way, add images and video to your site and manage a growing community of commenters and visitors. WordPress Level 1 is a powerful, open-source blogging tool, & has a powerful set of content management features and...
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$750
Explore 50 Different Self Publishing Options
Mt. San Antonio College See all classes by this school @ 1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA
Self Publishing is all the rage, but is it the best option for YOU? (participants must attend “Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published”) And, can you do both? You will discover the pros and cons of all the self publishing options, including print-on-demand and e-book publishing, as well as the Amazon option of Create Space. You will leave with a rated description of 50 self publishing companies.Students will receive a .pdf handout emailed to...
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$25
Meet the Publisher: Get Your Manuscript Critiqued
Mt. San Antonio College See all classes by this school @ 1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA
Have you ever wanted to talk to a real agent or publisher? Are you tired of having your manuscripts critiqued by non- professionals or paying an editor too much money to change your writing to their voice? Bring your in-progress manuscript for an in-class critique of one page of your poetry, article, short story, screenplay, novel, non-fiction book, or children’s book. You can then leave a COPY of your manuscript for a professional critique of...
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$19
TV Drama I: TV Drama Pilot Workshop
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA
Do you have a great idea for HBO’s next hit series? Let us help you transform your brilliant premise into a page-turning script! In this 5-week Online TV Drama Pilot Class, you’ll learn how to craft a great logline, structure a compelling story, plan a season arc that keeps the audience hooked, and break your pilot story just like they do in the writers’ room. The instructor will show you how to dramatize and sprinkle in the right amount...
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TV Comedy 1: Pilot Writing Workshop
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA
Note: This class will be offered outside, socially distanced in LA for vaccinated students. Or you can web conference in FOR FREE if you do not live in LA or are not vaccinated. Proof of vaccination will need to be shown at first class meeting. If you are web conferencing in, do not check any dates below UNLESS you need to purchase a recording. Do you have a hysterical idea for next season’s hit breakout comedy? Then this five-week Online TV...
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Screenwriting I: Intro to Screenwriting
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA
You dream of writing a killer script that launches you to the top of “The Black List” and gets you a seven figure deal. Veteran screenwriter Chris Reed (12 scripts sold) can help. He’s written for all the big boys, Disney, Fox, Sony, and Nickelodeon and even created the a screenplay “Jaguar” that would eventually become “The Lion King” while working on a three-picture deal at Disney Feature Animation. In this five-week Online Intro...
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Literary Novel 101
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA
Note: This is primarily a lecture class with some in-class exercises but not everyone will get to share their writing for feedback due to the seminar format. Is it your dream to write the great American novel? In this 1 day Online lecture format Intro Novel Intensive, successful novelist Katherine Taylor will teach you the fundamentals of long form fiction! She’ll also teach you techniques for creating a thrilling story arc, irresistible dialogue,...
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NY Times Worthy Personal Essay
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA
Getting an essay in the New York Times is the crown jewel of personal essays in terms of bragging rights and future book deals. In this five-week Online NY Times worthy personal essay class, the instructor will share insight into securing this prestigious but elusive prize. Through fun, in-class exercises, an informative craft talk, and in-class feedback, you will learn secret techniques for approaching this essay, including the unspoken expectations...
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