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L.A. Writers' Lab

The L.A. Writer's Lab is a creative writing workshop in Los Angeles that welcomes writers of all levels. They offer the 90-day novel workshop, focusing on teaching writers to bring their imagination to the page through storytelling principles and techniques.

L.A. Writers' Lab

Upcoming Classes at L.A. Writers' Lab

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The 90-Day Screenplay

June 13th, 12–1:30pm Pacific Time (14 sessions)

L.A. Writers' Lab

  • $750
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Story Day

June 28th, 10am–4pm Pacific Time

L.A. Writers' Lab

  • $185
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The 90-Day Memoir Writing

September 16th, 12–1:30pm Pacific Time (14 sessions)

L.A. Writers' Lab

  • $750
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30-Day Outline Your Story

October 16th, 1–3pm Pacific Time (5 sessions)

L.A. Writers' Lab

  • $400
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Description

L.A. Writer's Lab is a Los Angeles-based creative writing workshop catering to writers at all levels. Home of The 90-day novel workshop, our goal is to teach writers a process of getting the story from their imagination to the page by marrying the wildness of the imagination to the rigor of story structure. There are no rules, but there are principles, tools and techniques that help us see beyond our initial ideas to the deeper truths in our work.


Reviews of L.A. Writers' Lab

(5.0-star rating across 3 reviews)
  • The 90-Day Novel Telecourse

    Reviewed by Juliann G. on 4/9/2024
    Al Watt is an amazing teacher. I actually finished a 200 plus page draft in 90 days—something I never thought was possible.
  • The 90-Day Novel Telecourse

    Anonymous review on 9/4/2019
    Love this class - excellent guide through writing the first draft of your novel. Alan really takes the time to work with you and ensure you're staying on track.
  • The 90-Day Novel Telecourse

    Reviewed by Frank W on 4/2/2018
    I went $64,000 in debt for my MFA in fiction writing. I sit in this class and I wonder why. This is a great class!
  • The 90-Day Novel Telecourse

    Reviewed by Aditi K on 4/2/2018
    I seriously didn't even think this could be a reality until I took your workshop!
  • The 90-Day Novel Telecourse

    Reviewed by Allen Z on 4/2/2018
    Al Watt is a master teacher with a brilliant, intuitive understanding of story
  • 5-Day Memoir Intensive Telecourse

    Reviewed by meike k. on 8/13/2018

Review Summary by CourseHorse

The classes at L.A. Writers' Lab are highly praised by students for their ability to guide and support writers in their journey towards completing a first draft of their novel. The instructor, Alan, is commended for his dedication to ensuring students stay on track and receive personal attention. One student even compares the effectiveness of this class to their expensive MFA program. Another student expressed their disbelief that their writing aspirations could become a reality until they took this workshop. The reviews emphasize that Al Watt, the instructor, is a skilled teacher with a deep and instinctive understanding of storytelling. Direct quotes from the reviews: - "Love this class - an excellent guide through writing the first draft of your novel. Alan really takes the time to work with you and ensure you're staying on track." - "I went $64,000 in debt for my MFA in fiction writing. I sit in this class and I wonder why. This is a great class!" - "I seriously didn't even think this could be a reality until I took your workshop!" - "Al Watt is a master teacher with a brilliant, intuitive understanding of story."

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