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Enroll at uclaextension.edu or call (800) 825-9971 Writing & Journalism 145 WRITING X 411.1WS Writing Your First Novel Creative Writing 3.0 units WRITING & For help in choosing a course or determining if a Writing the first novel can be daunting, at times, even course fulfills certificate requirements, contact the downright lonely. Though being a writer means being Writers’ Program at (310) 825-9415. alone, writing on your own, it’s good to come out of the cave and seek the company of other like-minded individuals for inspiration, support, and to brainstorm Writers Studio ideas. In this class, you are part of a small group of writers working towards the same goal—to write an JOURNALISM Writers Studio Course: A four-day event consist- amazing first novel. Together, we explore the elements ing of 11 writing workshops taught by some of of successful novel writing, develop three-dimensional the best screenwriting and creative writing characters, and understand structure, plot, and scene teachers in Los Angeles. dynamics. This intensive workshop consists of reading assignments (where you will learn what it means to WRITING X 461.13EWS “read like a writer”), in-class exercises, assigned writ- Conquering Your Story and ing, lectures on craft, and the give-and-take of critique Its Superstructure workshops. The goal is for you to create a solid outline 3.0 units of your novel (or a solid plan for finding your way to the The first fundamental challenge facing all writers, heart of your story), write a first chapter, and acquire whether novice or professional, is the process of trans- the tools you need to keep you going when you return forming your premise into a compelling, sustainable to your cave. story. This intensive workshop focuses solely on the art Reg# 364347 of the story, with an emphasis on such fundamentals Fee: $985 as character development, super-objective, rising No refund after 8 Jan. conflict, scene work, and the all-important quest to find ❖ Classroom your story’s superstructure. Through a series of lec- 4 mtgs WRITER’S PROGRAM 152 POETRY tures, published examples, and in-class writing exer- Thursday, 9am-6pm, Feb. 7 cises, writers learn how to spot critical mistakes often Friday-Sunday, 10am-6pm, Feb. 8-10 made in the initial development of any narrative. This UCLA Extension 1010 Westwood: CREATIVE WRITING 153 EDITING AND PUBLISHING workshop is designed for writers with a specific story 1010 Westwood Blvd. they feel passionate about telling. After four days you Enrollment limited to 15 students. Visitors not 145 Writers Studio will have a greater understanding of what makes a story permitted. $150 nonrefundable. SCREENWRITING work, along with your own detailed superstructure 147 Basics of Writing Mark Sarvas, author of the novel, Harry, Revised 153 Special Topics for Film outline to use in the development, completion, and (Bloomsbury), and Memento Park (Farrar, Straus & 147 Special Topics for All Writers revision of your story. Giroux). Mr. Sarvas’s literary blog, The Elegant Variation, & Television Writers Reg# 364348 was a Forbes magazine Best of the Web pick, and a Fee: $985 Los Angeles Magazine Top L.A. Blog. FICTION FEATURE FILM No refund after 8 Jan. ❖ Classroom WRITING X 445.1WS 148 Beginning Fiction Writing 155 Beginning Feature 4 mtgs Writing the Young Adult Novel 149 Intermediate Fiction Writing Film Writing Thursday, 9am-6pm, Feb. 7 3.0 units Friday-Sunday, 10am-6pm, Feb. 8-10 Whether you have a burning desire to write a novel for 150 Advanced Fiction Writing 156 Intermediate Feature UCLA Extension 1010 Westwood: young people or are just interested in learning about 1010 Westwood Blvd. this genre, this workshop teaches you all the elements Film Writing Enrollment limited to 15 students. Visitors not that go into creating compelling stories with fascinating, CREATIVE NONFICTION permitted. $150 nonrefundable. sympathetic young characters and delves into what it 156 Advanced Feature Steven Wolfson, MFA, award-winning playwright, and takes to write in direct, strong, often lyrical prose. 150 Beginning Creative Film Writing founding member of The Mark Taper Forum’s Mentor Jump-starting your book in this stimulating, supportive, Nonfiction Writing Playwrights Project. A WGA member, Mr. Wolfson is the and challenging four-day Writers Studio environment recipient of two UCLA Extension Outstanding Instructor provides you with a great sense of satisfaction, and in 151 Intermediate Creative TELEVISION Awards in Creative Writing and Screenwriting. the process, you engage in lots of lively discussions, learn through lectures and close observation of your Nonfiction Writing 157 Beginning Television Writing WRITING X 461.12EWS own and your peers’ work, create new bonds, and find 158 Intermediate Television Writing Memorable Scenes for Fiction out more about yourself. By the end of the workshop, 151 Advanced Creative and Nonfiction you have in hand an outline and rough first chapter, and Nonfication Writing Writing 3.0 units the inspiration and tools you need to finish your book The writing of powerfully constructed scenes featuring on your own. 158 Advanced Television Writing WRITING FOR compelling characters is the key to any work of fiction Reg# 364625 or nonfiction’s success. This intensive workshop gets Fee: $985 YOUNG READERS you writing and rewriting your own scenes, and arms No refund after 8 Jan. you with a specific skill set that enables you to improve ❖ Classroom 152 Writing Picture Books and elevate your work. Drawing on great scenes and 4 mtgs 152 Writing for Young Adults sequences from memorable novels, short stories, per- Thursday, 9am-6pm, Feb. 7 sonal essays, and memoirs throughout the course, you Friday-Sunday, 10am-6pm, Feb. 8-10 learn to identify the essential building blocks for the UCLA Extension 1010 Westwood: creation of dynamic scenes; work with conflict, subtext, 1010 Westwood Blvd. characterization, dialogue, and imagery; get feedback Enrollment limited to 15 students. Visitors not that will up your game; and make significant headway permitted. $150 nonrefundable. in creating an eminently marketable project. Jennifer Caloyeras, MFA, MA, author of the short fic- Reg# 364349 tion collection, Unruly Creatures, and two young adult Fee: $985 novels, Strays and Urban Falcon. Ms. Caloyeras has also WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY No refund after 8 Jan. published stories in several magazines, including Mon- ❖ Classroom day Night Literary, Storm Cellar, and Booth Magazine. 4 mtgs Thursday, 9am-6pm, Feb. 7 “ The Writers’ Program, and Lou Mathews’ classes in particular, have Friday-Sunday, 10am-6pm, Feb. 8-10 been so important to my growth as a writer. Lou is one of the best UCLA Extension 1010 Westwood: 1010 Westwood Blvd. teachers I’ve ever had. He truly cares about his students and the Enrollment limited to 15 students. Visitors not permitted. $150 nonrefundable. written word. I wrote the first draft of “Auntie Shirin” in his class, Billy Mernit, MFA, screenwriter, novelist, and WGA and it was in that same class that I grew the courage to start member who is a story analyst for Universal Pictures and the author of Writing the Romantic Comedy submitting my stories.” (Harper/Collins). Mr. Mernit is a recipient of the UCLA Extension Distinguished Instructor Award and the — Sanam Mahloudji, former Writers’ Program student whose short story Outstanding Instructor Award in Screenwriting. “Auntie Shirin” appears in the new issue (#52) of McSweeney’s Quarterly. 146 Writing & Journalism Enroll at uclaextension.edu or call (800) 825-9971 UCLA Extension Writers’ Program Presents Writers Studio 2019 4-Day Intensive Workshops in Screenwriting & Creative Writing Thursday–Sunday, February 7–10, Westwood: 1010 Westwood Center What Is the Writers Studio? Writers Studio 2019 Workshops Writers Studio Fee Push aside the demands and deadlines of This year’s workshops offer a rich variety of The $886 discounted fee* includes: daily life and dive into your writing at the learning experiences. Writers Studio. • Registration in one 4-day workshop During 4 intensive days, you learn and Creative Writing Workshops • Continental breakfast on Thursday morning write in a workshop equivalent to a regular Writing the Young Adult Novel • Complimentary coffee available throughout 10-week Writers’ Program course. with Jennifer Caloyeras the day Select one workshop from a choice of 11, Writing Your Memoir • Special guest on Saturday each taught by a Writers’ Program instruc- Sunday reception with light refreshments tor who is also an accomplished screen- with Antonia Crane • writer, novelist, short fiction writer, editor, Writing the Personal Essay Refund Policy or creative nonfiction writer. with Amy Friedman A $150 administrative fee is withheld from Writing Memorable Scenes for Fiction all refunds. Refund requests must be post- and Nonfiction marked or phoned in by January 8, 2019. No with Billy Mernit refunds are available after that date (full refund if workshop is canceled, discontin- Writers Studio instructor Jennifer Caloyeras Writing Your First Novel ued, or rescheduled). with Mark Sarvas * Fee is $985 after January 8. How to Enroll Conquering Your Story and Its Online Superstructure Visit writers.uclaextension.edu/writers-studio with Steven Wolfson for full information on the Writers Studio. Follow the links to complete your secure Screenwriting Workshops enrollment. Writing Your First Screenplay Phone with Chrysanthy Balis Enrollment by phone is highly recom- Showrunners Bootcamp mended as you will find out immediately with Cynthia Hsiung which workshops are available. Call (800) 825-9971 and have your American Creating Powerful Scenes and Sequences Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, or for the Movies Writers Studio instructor Zac Hug. VISA ready. with Corey Mandell Other Requirements Creating the One-Hour Television Pilot Attendees will be emailed detailed logisti- with Zac Hug cal information beginning in November. Creating the Half-Hour Television Pilot Please provide your email address when Writers Studio instructor Cynthia Hsiung with Eric Abrams you register. Pages 145–147.