I’m Teaching a Writing Class!
Posted on | September 29, 2009 | 6 Comments
I’m teaching a phone-in class for people not in Portland. Or maybe those people in Portland who don’t want to change out of yoga pants!
I’ll teach it on the phone, so what you need is a computer and a phone. I’ll teach you things over the tele-ma-phone! The computer is just for following along with the syllabus.
The class is called Story for Non-Writers.
And it’s all about the elements that make up story. It’s a story tool kit, as it were. So, if you’re a graphic designer and keep hearing the buzzword story, you can take this class and learn some more buzzwords about story. If you’re a person who has always wanted to write but just never knew where to start, this class starts you off.
It’s very little commitment — 2 hours, $19.99 — because I have it in my head that people want a creative outlet, but committing a lot of money or time to something new is intimidating. I might be wrong about this, but I think people like cheap and fast.
And you get to talk to me.
How do I know about story?
I have two novels published by Random House. And I’m a professional writer. I do copywriting, blogging for money and regular old journalism. I’ve taught writing at Saint Mary’s College of California and Pepperdine University. And I co-produce Portland’s popular live storytelling series, Back Fence PDX.
Class happens on Saturday, October 17th, 2009 at 10am. A week prior, I will email you the phone number to call and a syllabus for following along. On Saturday morning, I will give you an overview of the elements of story and how they all work together to create voice. It’s quick, dirty and cheap. And on the phone.
And I’ll give you writing assignments! Who doesn’t love that?!?
Want in?
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September 29th, 2009 @ 3:42 pm
You know what I’m reading right now? Writer Mama: how to raise a writing career alongside your kids.
I think you should teach that, too.
September 29th, 2009 @ 4:15 pm
Crissy: YOU KNOW HOW I FEEL ABOUT THE WORD “MAMA”
Also, I think this is a great idea except I think you should do it via Skype. For the next time. Skype.
September 29th, 2009 @ 6:02 pm
WHAT? IS IT WORKING?! AWESOME!
September 30th, 2009 @ 8:19 am
what if i just want phone sex? is that the same fee?
September 30th, 2009 @ 8:20 pm
I would love to do this, but I have to work that day. And I don’t want phone sex (Ken you horndog). I would like to learn about story from you. Can you repeat it at another time?
October 7th, 2009 @ 8:42 am
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