Writing Classes

Want to improve your writing skills? Sign up for a fun, hands-on class with Chris at North Seattle Community College or Shoreline Community College (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.

Write Night: A Gathering of Puget Sound Fiction & Nonfiction Writers NEW

Join Chris and fiction instructor Leslie Adkins for Write Night, a weekly facilitated writer's support/critique class. Enjoy mini workshops, creative writing exercises, and a chance to share your writing with people who understand you. Get regular feedback and create a support system for your writing life.  Write Night can become your built-in deadline and will help you write more, high-quality manuscripts.      

Write Night meets Thursdays, 6:30-9 p.m., at the Richmond Masonic Hall 185th St. & Linden Ave. N. (just a block west of Hwy 99) in Shoreline.

Winter 1 Session: Jan. 19-Feb. 23 (6 weeks), $90. Drop ins welcome at $20/class.
Free winter kick-off celebration, Jan. 12, 7 p.m.

For a flyer with more information, click here.  

Winter Classes

• Secrets of Good Writing (1 session)
  Monday, Jan. 9
  North Seattle Community College, 6:30-9 p.m., $39
  
  Good writing doesn't have to be hard--not if you know the secrets! Whatever you write--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.
  
  
•  Writing Your Way to Business Success (4 weeks) NEW CLASS!
  Fridays, Jan. 20-Feb. 10
  Shoreline Community College, 1-3:30 p.m., $28.35
  
  Employers want good writing skills! Learn to write clear, effective, powerful business documents, e-mails, and letters quickly and easily. You’ll learn to clarify your message, communicate complex information, edit and proofread your writing, and use proper grammar and punctuation—skills that will help you find a job or enhance your career. Part of the Plus 50 Career Builder Program, this class is designed for mature students but is open to everyone. To register, call Donna Walther at 206-533-6706 or see www.shoreline.edu/50. Allow at least a week to complete the registration process.
  
  
• Writing and Selling Magazine Articles (2 weeks)
  Mondays, Feb. 6 & 13
  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 on campus. To register, call the college at 206-527-3705 or see www.learnatnorth.org.