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TV and Screenwriting Representation

Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA

Do you have that killer pilot or movie script that’s dying to be sold but you have no idea how to get it to the right person? The best way to get a manager is to know one. Enter Chad Snopek, manager of Mark Friedman (Executive Producer, Fox’s “Wayward Pines”) and producer, to take you through the process of finding literary representation. In this Los Angeles TV and Screenwriter Representation workshop, Chad will give you an overview of...

Thursday Creative Writing Workshop

Los Angeles Writers Group See all classes by this school @ 8033 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

In this creative writing workshop, students will generate new writings via inspiring writing prompts and will be given the opportunity to bring projects in for feedback. Write: The prompts are designed to get you to think creatively, improve your prose, and extract new stories and characters from your amazing writer's brain. This workshop is open to all writers, and is not limited by genre or experience level. Get inspired. Create new narratives...

TV II: TV Draft Writing

Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA

You have a killer beat sheet for your TV Pilot, but when 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 the instructor's help crafting an amazing outline and writing scenes that have a complete beginning, middle and end and pack a serious punch. You’ll learn to how to open your pilot, capture the...

Humorous Personal Essay Workshop (5-week)

Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, 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. Successful essayist Brett Paesel (Modern Love) will show...

Storytelling I: Story Time

Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 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...

What Do You Think? Writing the Op-Ed or Cultural Essay

Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 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...

Writing & Publishing the Modern Short Story

Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA

A Novel Approach: Tackling The Long Format Writing

Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 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...

A Novel Approach: Mastering the Long Format Project

Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 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...

Get Your Webisode On (5 Sessions)

Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 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...

Children's Picture Book Writing

Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 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...

Writing Your Passion

Los Angeles Writers Group See all classes by this school

You could be the best writer in the world but if you don’t have something unique to say, it may not matter. Everyone has an original story in them. Discover how to turn your own unique passions and experiences into themes, stories, and characters.

Sunday Morning Pages: A Creative Writing Workshop

Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA

You can craft an awesome email and your party stories are a hoot. But every time you sit down to write, nothing comes out. Have no fear! Writer of a thousand talents, Brett Paesel can help. Her four week creative writing workshop will unlock the great stories inside of you and get them on the page. Through fun in-class exercises, you’ll craft characters that pop off the page, create scenes packed with scandalous conflict and descriptions so vivid...

Novel II: Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Writing

Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 688 S Santa Fe 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...

TV Writers Assistant I

Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 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...

Writing Your Story: Memoir and Personal Essay

Valley Art Workshop See all classes by this school @ 5210 Collier Pl, Woodland Hills, CA

Discover the power of your own voice in this engaging writing class focused on memoirs and personal essays. Through dynamic prompts and exercises, you'll explore different styles and refine your storytelling. Gain insights into crafting reliable and unreliable narratives, descriptive scenes, and poetic prose. Share your work in a supportive environment, embracing the unique essence of your story.

Writing Marathon

On the Page See all classes by this school @ 12412 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA

The day of the marathon, On the Page Writers’ Studio will be open 9AM to Midnight. Feel free to show up any time that day. Drop in and out, or write the entire 15 hours! Just bring your computer and plug in. Once you’re there, a schedule will be posted with “quiet writing time” of 75 minutes, with 15 minute breaks in-between. Writing instructor Pilar Alessandra will come in for a few hours to answer questions or help you move through issues...

Addictive Fiction: Writing the Knock Out Novel

Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 10200 Venice Blvd #203, Los Angeles, CA

Have you always dreamed of writing the Great American novel? Let writing craft master and author James Scott Bell teach you structure and plot techniques that will make your story write itself. In this one-day class, he'll show you how to craft unforgettable leads, raise the stakes of your story and build up to a knock out ending. James will teach you his patented LOCK system that’s guaranteed to create a novel so gripping, it’ll leave your...

Page to the Stage: A Solo Show Workshop

Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Are you an actor or a comedian yearning for your 15 minutes of fame? A solo-show could help launch your career and get you the attention that you deserve. In this five week Los Angeles Solo Show Workshop, actress and writer Lauren Weedman (Looking) will show you how to make your solo-show so hysterical and moving, the audience will be putty in your hands. In this class, you’ll learn how to transform personal events into compelling tales, how to...

The Ultimate Story Machine

Los Angeles Community of Acting and Entertainment (LACAE) See all classes by this school @ 11031 Camarillo St, North Hollywood, CA

Take your story from first spark to a fully developed world, characters, and synopsis