My In-Person Creative Writing Class

Over the past nine years I have used this platform to share what I’ve learned about the craft of writing as I worked toward finishing my manuscript, finding an agent and selling my debut novel. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the act of expressing ideas in writing and so I’m very excited to announce that, starting next week, I will be teaching an in-person class on creative writing at my local community center.

Starting on January 17th, I get to sit down with fellow writers every Thursday night for eight weeks and explore the specifics of storytelling as an art. I’m super excited about it. And if you will permit me a little shameless self-promotion, you can sign up for the class by visiting the CCLCF website. (In terms of geography, La Canada is north of Downtown LA, just west of Pasadena. It’s an easy trip for anyone on the east side and the Community Center has lots of free parking.)

For anyone who can’t make it to the class, I thought I might compile a few of my most popular blog posts from over the years.

1. Seven Tips for Getting Up Early to Write (Even if You’re a Night Owl)
2. Friends Becoming Enemies, Enemies Becoming Friends…
3. How to Write Faster
4. A Few Thoughts on Better Book Titles
5. The Dreaded Cliché (And How To Avoid It)
6. Making Your Characters Want Something
7. Oh S**t, Oh Cool (or How to Keep a Story Interesting)
8. Keep Focused with a Writing Punch List
9. Hang a Lantern on Your Plot Problems
10. Beta Readers

In summary – sign up for the class if you can. I would love to meet you in person. But if that’s not feasible, just keep writing! And cheers to a prosperous 2019. May all your writing dreams come true.