Jumpstart Your Writing
Ready to dive in and start writing? Our “Create” classes are perfect for generating first drafts and new material. These classes are open to all levels, from beginners to advanced writers. Whether you're looking to jumpstart a new project or explore fresh ideas, you'll find the inspiration and guidance you need to get writing.
View Upcoming Create Classes:
Short Classes:
- How to Create a Writing Habit with Kayla Degala-Paraíso, 10/4
Multi-Weeks:
Daytime
- Jumpstart Your Writing in 2026 w/ Yasmine Ameli, starting 1/13 (Zoom)
- 6 Weeks, 6 Essays w/ Mathew Rodriguez, starting 1/13 (Zoom)
- Jumpstart Your Memoir w/ Judah Leblang, starting 1/15 (Zoom)
- Jumpstart Your Writing in 2026 w/ Fabienne Keck, starting 1/20 (In-Person)
- 6 Weeks, 6 Stories w/ Rhonda DeChambeau, starting 1/22 (In-Person)
- Jumpstart Your Novel w/ Christine Meade, starting 1/26 (Zoom)
- 6 Weeks, 6 Stories w/ Colin Corrigan, starting 1/28 (Zoom)
- 6 Weeks, 6 Essays w/ Ethan Gilsdorf, starting 1/28 (In-Person)
- NEW Writing an Unputdownable Life Story: Memoir for Writers Over 50 w/ Phoebe Baker Hyde, starting 2/5 (In-Person)
- Jumpstart Your Personal Essay Collection w/ Theresa Okokon, starting 2/23 (Zoom)
- Jumpstart Your Novel w/ Rhonda DeChambeau, starting 3/4 (In-Person)
- 6 Weeks, 6 Poems w/ Carolyn Zaikowski, starting 3/11 (Zoom)
Evening
- Memoir Builder w/ Kayla Degala-Paraíso, starting 1/6 (Zoom) (Apply by 12/10)
- Novel Builder w/ Liz Santiago, starting 1/6 (Zoom) (Apply by 12/10)
- Essay Collection Builder w/ Theresa Okokon, starting 1/6 (Zoom) (Apply by 12/10)
- Short Story Collection Builder w/ K.W. Onley, starting 1/7 (Zoom) (Apply by 12/10)
- Jumpstart Your Writing in 2026 w/ Naphisa Senanarong, starting 1/13 (Zoom)
- 6 Weeks, 6 Essays w/ Monica Benevides, starting 1/13 (Zoom)
- Jumpstart Your Memoir w/ Vanessa Mártir, starting 1/14 (Zoom)
- Jumpstart Your Writing in 2026 w/ Kevin Jiang, starting 1/15 (In-Person)
- Jumpstart Your Novel w/ Maggie Cooper, starting 1/15 (In-Person)
- Jumpstart Your Novel w/ Colin Corrigan, starting 1/19 (Zoom)
- 6 Weeks, 6 Stories w/ Frankie Concepcion, starting 1/20 (In-Person)
- 6 Weeks, 6 Stories w/ Kayleigh Shoen, starting 1/26 (Zoom)
- Developing a Writing Practice: Weekly Accountability w/ Caroline Woods, 2/1 (Zoom)
- 6 Weeks, 3 Picture Books w/ Holly Thompson, starting 2/3 (Zoom)
- 6 Weeks, 6 Poems w/ Magenta Acquaye, starting 2/12 (Zoom)
- Jumpstart Your Romance Novel w/ Jackie Cangro, starting 2/23 (Zoom)
- 6 Weeks, 6 Poems w/ Heather Nelson, starting 2/24 (In-Person)
- Jumpstart Your Writing in 2026 w/ Amy Silverberg, starting 3/2 (Zoom)
- 6 Weeks, 6 Stories, w/ Lauren Artiles, starting 3/4 (In-Person)
- Jumpstart Your Mystery Novel w/ Camille Cabrera, starting 3/5 (Zoom)
- Jumpstart Your Memoir w/ Frankie Concepcion, starting 3/5 (In-Person)
- 6 Weeks, 6 Poems w/ Rishona Michael, starting 3/9 (Zoom)
- Jumpstart Your Writing in 2026 w/ Aimee Seiff Christian, starting 3/16 (Zoom)
- 6 Weeks, 6 Essays w/ Aimee Seiff Christian, starting 3/19 (Zoom)
- 6 Weeks, 6 Stories w/ K.W. Onley, starting 3/24 (Zoom)
- Jumpstart Your Memoir w/ Colin Corrigan, starting 3/24 (Zoom)