Writing Classes
Want to improve your writing skills? Sign up for a fun, hands-on class with Chris at North Seattle Community College or Cascadia Community College in Bothell (see schedule below). Or catch Chris at a local writer's conference.
You can also arrange for Chris to speak to your group, lead a customized writing seminar at your workplace, or meet with you for one-on-one writing coaching.
Winter 2010 Classes
- Secrets of Good Writing (1 session)
Monday, Jan. 11
North Seattle Community College, 6:30-9 p.m., $35
Good writing doesn't have to be hard--not if you know the secrets! Whatever you writing--business letters, reports, articles, newsletters, journals, even e-mail to friends--you'll benefit from being able to express yourself clearly and directly--without the headaches. Class will be held on campus. To register, call the college at 206-527-3705 or see www.learnatnorth.org.
- Magazine Writing Seminar (2 weeks)
Thursdays, Jan 28 & Feb. 4
Cascadia Community College, 6:30-9 p.m., $59
The thousands of magazines published in this country depend largely on freelance writers to fill their pages. The next byline could be yours! We'll cover the ins-and-outs of nonfiction magazine article writing: ideas, research, marketing, writing, and more. Class will be held on campus. To register, call the college at 425-352-8862. For more info, see www.cascadia.ctc.edu.
- Writing and Selling Magazine Articles (2 weeks)
Mondays, Feb. 1 & 8
North Seattle Community College, 6:30-9 p.m., $65
The thousands of magazines published in this country depend largely on freelance writers to fill their pages. The next byline could be yours! We'll cover the ins-and-outs of nonfiction magazine article writing: ideas, research, marketing, writing, and more. Class will be held at Whitman Middle School in Ballard. To register, call the college at 206-527-3705 or see www.learnatnorth.org.
- Personal Experience Writing (2 weeks)
Thursdays, Feb. 11 & 18
Cascadia Commuity College, 6:30-9 p.m., $59
If you've got a life, you've got a story! Turn your personal experiences into articles--and cash. This class will lead you step-by-step through writing the personal experience article: from selecting and reflecting on your experience, to writing and selling your article. By the end of the class, you'll have a short personal experience article ready to sell. Class will be held on campus. To register, call the college at 425-352-8862. For more info, see www.cascadia.ctc.edu.
- Resume Writing Workshop (1 session) NEW
Wednesday, Feb. 17
North Seattle Community College, 1-3:30 p.m., $39
Create or update your resume in this hands-on workshop. Learn the principles of creating a successful resume for today's job market, then put them into practice. You'll leave with a new resume! If possible, bring current resume, work and education history, job listings for positions you'd like to apply for, and a USB flash drive to take your work home. Class will be held on campus. To register, call the college at 206-527-3705 or see www.learnatnorth.org.