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Design Thinking Bootcamp

The Design Gym

In this workshop, you'll learn a common language for using the Design Thinking process & tools that you can apply immediately in your work. We're taking Design Thinking Bootcamp on the road! This session will be hosted in Los Angeles. And, we're thrilled to be hosted by the awesome folks over at Headspace. Design Thinking (or human-centered design) helps companies of all sizes to collaborate more effectively, solve complex challenges and...

(50) All levels 18 and older
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Storytelling I: Story Time

Writing Pad @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA

Performance essays are all the rage. In this five-week Los Angeles storytelling class, solo performer, Moth Host and master storyteller Lauren Weedman will teach you how to be a storytelling pro. You’ll do fun, improvised storytelling drills, learn about the structure of performance essays, and explore ways to use your stories to boost your writing career. Lauren will show you how to transform relationships gone bad, family feuds, adventures, and...

(60) All levels 18 and older
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$425

5 sessions

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TV Drama 2: TV Drama Pilot and Dance Workshop

Writing Pad

TV Drama 2: TV Drama Pilot and Dance Workshop You have a killer beat sheet for your TV Pilot, but when you sit down to write, everything turns to mush: vague characters, huge data dumps, clunky dialogue, and scenes that go nowhere. In this ten-week Online TV Draft Writing Workshop, you’ll get Oscar-nominated screenwriter Cami Delavigne’s (Amazon’s Homecoming, 3 pilots, Blue Valentine) help crafting a rock-solid outline and writing propulsive...

(60) Intermediate 16 and older
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Personal Essay 1

Writing Pad @ Online Classroom via Zoom, 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 six week live online personal essay writing 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. NY Times Modern Love alum Kalle Mattila (NY...

(60) All levels 16 and older
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$495

6 sessions

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Mastering the Art of Short Fiction

Santa Monica College @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA

Discover how to write your own story in short prose form. Study the techniques of seasoned authors and apply what you learn to carve out the sweep of your story: the beginning, middle, and end. Using in-class exercises, we’ll focus on character development, setting, plot, structure, and your own unique point of view and voice. Advice will also be offered on how to bring your story to the marketplace. Note: Student is required to purchase before...

(513) All levels 18 and older
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$99

3 sessions

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Communication Strategies

Motivaim @ 3150 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA

This two-day workshop is designed to help improve communication skills with other people in your workplace or at home. Participants will have the opportunity to improve the critical communication skills of listening, asking questions and being aware of nonverbal messages. The workshop will also to help reveal appropriate information about ourselves, as well as get a handle on how to better manage ourselves for a better professional image. Learning...

(1) Intermediate 18 and older
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$700

2 sessions

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6-Week Write Your Solo Show Telecourse

L.A. Writers' Lab @ 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. Have you always wanted to write and perform a solo show? Does the idea thrill and/or terrify you? Do you feel like you've got a story to tell...but you're not quite sure what it is yet? You're not alone! Come and join me for a fun and lively 6-week introduction to writing your own one-person show where you can share your material...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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$400

6 sessions

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Spanish Tutoring: Int & Adv Spanish Conversation

El Camino College

Spanish Tutoring: Intermediate and Advanced Spanish Conversation (Grades 8-12) In this session students can get help  cleaning up any grammatical confusion and move towards fluency.   We will also analyze some samples of Spanish literature.   No more than 3 students per class.   No text book required, however, if you have a book you are currently working with during the school year, bring it to class. ...

(174) Intermediate 13 - 17 years old
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What Do You Think? Writing the Op-Ed or Cultural Essay

Writing Pad @ 10200 Venice Blvd #203, Los Angeles, CA

Do you have strong opinions and no one to share them with? Write an op-ed and make some money off of your passion (op-eds are opinion essays with a strong personal point-of-view). The market for op-eds and cultural essays are huge right now, and there are plenty of places to break in. In this class, L.A. Times contributing op-ed editor Erin Aubry Kaplan will show you how to write an op-ed, make your argument as strong as possible, and pitch to...

(60) All levels 18 and older
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$395

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$395

5 sessions

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A Novel Approach: Mastering the Long Format Project

Writing Pad @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Is it your dream to write the great American novel? Finishing a book is a tough thing to do even for the seasoned professional. In this class, successful novelist Amber Benson will help you nudge your book to the finish line! She’ll also teach you techniques for creating compelling characters, exciting plot lines, and vivid worlds. If you like, you can even bring in up to 1200 words of your novel for targeted feedback every other session! With...

(60) All levels 18 and older
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$315

4 sessions

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Get Your Webisode On (5 Sessions)

Writing Pad @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Got a cell phone, a laptop, and the desire to create the next Broad City? Or maybe you are looking for a way to show off your acting chops? Then this 5-week Webisode class in Los Angeles is for you!  Successful actor and writer, Lou Perez will show you how to develop the next breakout web series. Through fun, in-class writing prompts, you’ll tease out a killer idea and brainstorm the perfect first episode for your pilot and develop compelling...

(60) All levels 18 and older
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$395

5 sessions

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A Novel Approach: Tackling The Long Format Writing

Writing Pad @ 10200 Venice Blvd #203, Los Angeles, CA

Is it your dream to write the great American novel? Finishing a book is a tough thing to do even for the seasoned professional. In this class, successful novelist Lauren Strasnick will help you nudge your book to the finish line! She’ll also teach you techniques for creating a thrilling story arc, irresistible dialogue, characters and conflict. With the aid of fun, hands-on exercises and balanced workshopping sessions, you will have completed...

(60) All levels 18 and older
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$395

5 sessions

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Humurous Personal Essay

Writing Pad @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Have you always wanted to write a humorous 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 humorous 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. Christopher Noxon (NY Times) will show you how to make...

(60) All levels 18 - 18 years old
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$410
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Children's Picture Book Writing

Writing Pad @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Is it your dream to write the next “Where The Wild Things Are” but you’re not sure where to start? Or are you already working on a picture book, but you want to learn how to make it a bestseller? Let award-winning author and illustrator Laura Lacámara (5 picture books published) show you how to avoid the rookie mistakes and make your work stand out.   In this four-week Children’s Picture Book Writing class, she’ll cover crucial topics...

(60) All levels 18 and older
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$395

5 sessions

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Novel II: Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Writing

Writing Pad @ 1132 Van Pelt Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Have you always dreamed of writing whimsical tales that take place in a futuristic world of your own creation? In this five week Los Angeles intermediate science fiction horror fantasy novel class, successful science fiction writer and horror movie writer Jennifer Brody (3 books published) will help you nudge your book to the finish line!  Through fun, in-class writing exercises and engaging craft talks, she’ll help you create compelling...

(60) Intermediate 16 and older
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$425

5 sessions

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Screenwriting III: A Master Screenwriting Workshop

Writing Pad @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA

You have a movie script in progress, but as you move through the acts, plot twists, and scenes, you get stuck. Have no fear. Veteran scribe Chris Reed (12 scripts sold) will help take your script to the next level in this five-week online master screenwriting workshop. Before the first session, you will fill out a brief survey detailing your script challenges, and from this, Chris will create custom lectures based on your issues to teach you advanced...

(60) Advanced 16 and older
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$480

5 sessions

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TV Writer’s Assistant: Writer's Room Survival Bootcamp

Writing Pad @ 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...

(60) All levels 16 and older
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$330

3 sessions

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Short Fiction Workshop

Santa Monica College @ 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Do you have short stories sitting in a drawer, or have you always wanted to write one? Learn the fundamentals of what makes a short story effective. In this friendly, supportive workshop with a focus on themes, character, dialogue, point of view, story action, and writing compelling descriptions, you will also find out about the world of literary journals and how to submit your work to the short story marketplace.

(513) Beginner 18 and older
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$208

6 sessions

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TV Writers Assistant I

Writing Pad @ 1132 Van Pelt Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Is 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 Louisa Levy (CW’s Life Sentence), 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 Los Angeles Writers’ Assistant Class, Louisa takes you through the paces by helping...

(60) All levels 18 and older
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$275

2 sessions

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