Creative Writing

Class information

"Tell me about your very first creation -seriously, tell me and how do you think I can help put the wind back in your sails...?"

Whether you're writing a poem, a short story, a novel, a play, or even a movie script - we cover everything. Here's what you'll learn in this class:

1. Get your ideas (no matter how weird) on paper.
2. How-to get started (again?) or running out of steam.
3. Selecting your characters, putting flesh on their bones.
4. The setting(s), era and atmosphere for your tale. Can you see it like a movie in your head?
5. Imagination is sometimes very intimidating...
6. RESEARCH is your most powerful tool!
7. How to make a good story GREAT!
8. And more, MUCH more...

Things to remember

1. You have a story in you.
2. You don't need to put it off.
3. Writing in spurts is fine.
4. Drink much coffee (or at least stay hydrated)
5. Inspiration Strikes Anywhere
6. Sharing With Friends Is Encouraged

Ages: High School and up - bearing in mind that this class is usually all adults where adult topics may arise.

Class cost: (Click date to sign up)
Members: $60 per person
Non-Members: $70 per person

Instructor: Elle Shepard with Bill Morehead

Elle has been a writing instructor for many years, spearheading her own learning group that you will likely hear about in class. Her background in theater (being the head of multiple Garrison theaters in Europe) has uniquely prepared her for how to write for an audience.