Like milk is to cookies, this class is the perfect pairing with Raundi’s Creative Writing classes. Students will learn the essentials of effective writing as we edit, proofread and prepare their short stories, creative essays, poetry and prose for publication. During the editing process students will learn the basic principles of grammar and punctuation, words choice, sentence flow, and paragraph construction. Students will also learn how to use words and expressions in their proper form and context and how to avoid common mistakes. In addition, students will be guided to find their voice and their particular style while learning to identify their strengths as writers. We will reflect on areas for improvement and strategies they found most helpful at different stages in the writing process.
**The Essentials of Effective Writing Class is a course offered in conjunction with Raundi Moore Kondo’s Poetry, Short Story, Creative Essay, Writing For the Stage and Page, and Submissions & Publications classes.***
Session 1:Poetry and the Essentials of Effective Writing – Sep 4th to Oct 16th - 7weeks
Session 2:Short Story and the Essentials of Effective Writing – Oct 23rd to Dec 18th - 8 weeks (No class November 27th)
Session 3:Essay Writing and the Essentials of Effective Writing – Jan 8th to Feb 26th – 8 weeks
Session 4:Writing for the Stage & Page and the Essentials of Effective Writing – Mar 5th to Apr 30th - 8 weeks (no class April 9th)
Session 5:“Subs and Pubs” - Submissions and Publications and the Essentials of Effective Writing – May 7th to June 25th -
Classes will be held each Thursday from 1:30-3:30
There will be no class on November 27th, December 25th, January 1st, and April 9th Reluctant writers, please consider trying a private class. Call Deanne at 949-212-8308 or Email her at [email protected]
Fees:
7 week session - $210
8 week class - $240
Classes should be paid for in advance, monthly, on the first class of each month
Cancellations made 24 hours in advance will be credited to the next month or can be applied to a drop-in class.
