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.
Summer 2010 Classes
- Write About Your Life Writing Seminar (6 weeks)
Includes Introduction to Personal Experience Writing and Personal Experience Writing 2
Wednesdays, June 30-Aug. 4
Cascadia Community College, 6-9 p.m., $194
If you've got a life, you've got a story! Preserve family memories, inspire others, and turn your experiences into articles and cash. Learn the nuts and bolts of writing and publishing personal experiences in Introduction to Personal Experience Writing. Then polish your skills in a warm, supportive environment in Personal Experience Writing 2. Instructor Christine Dubois is an award-winning writer who has published more than 400 magazine articles. Save 10 percent when you sign up for both classes! Class will be held on campus. To register, call the college at 425-352-8862 or see www.cascadia.ctc.edu.
- Introduction to Personal Experience Writing (2 weeks)
Wednesdays, June 30 & July 7
Cascadia Community College, 6-9 p.m., $72
This class will lead you step-by-step through writing about your life: from selecting and reflecting on your experience, to writing and selling your articles. By the end of the class, you'll have a short personal experience article ready to sell. Beginners welcome. Class will be held on campus. To register, call the college at 425-352-8862 or see www.cascadia.ctc.edu.
- Personal Experience Writing 2 (4 weeks)
Wednesdays, July 14 to Aug. 4
Cascadia Community College, 6-9 p.m., $144
Put your life on paper with this fun class. Personal experience writing is some of the most powerful and easiest writing you can do. We'll look at successful examples, then put our own words on paper. Plus, enjoy creative writing exercises and get tips on how to be published. Beginners welcome. Class will be held on campus. To register, call the college at 425-352-8862 or see www.cascadia.ctc.edu.
- Essay Writing for College-Bound Teens (4 sessions)
Mon-Thurs, July 12-15
Cascadia Community College, 9 a.m. to noon, $199
Need help crafting that college application essay or prepping for the SAT? Learn to write compelling essays that open the door to college success. Class will cover basic essay structure and organization, expressing ideas, writing with power, grammar/punctuation review, and more. Bring your work in progress for individual feedback and support from your instructor. Class will be held on campus. To register, call the college at 425-352-8862 or see www.cascadia.ctc.edu.
- Secrets of Good Writing (1 session)
Monday, July 12
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.
- Writing and Selling Magazine Articles (2 weeks)
Tuesdays, July 20 & 27
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.
- Creative Writing for Young People (4 sessions)
Mon-Thurs, July 26-29
Cascadia Community College, 9 a.m. to noon, $199
Discover the writer in you! Writing is a powerful tool for personal growth and self-expression. Through a variety of fun, creative writing exercises, you'll explore different writing styles and learn to express yourself more clearly and easily. Plus, get tips on taking the next step and becoming a published writer. Class will be held on campus. To register, call the college at 425-352-8862 or see www.cascadia.ctc.edu.