The Practice of Writing

Name: The Practice of Writing
Address: South Lake Tahoe, CA, US

WITH NINA AND LEAH

Our Current Class Offerings

Open to all writers — all people, all backgrounds, all levels of experience

Setting & Space: Guiding Narrative and Emotion in Fiction
Date and time is TBD
Zoom
What if your setting could do more than just set the scene? In this course, we’ll explore how to use setting and space to shape plot, build emotion, and bring your characters’ world to life. Make setting a key part of your storytelling toolkit.
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Shifting Perspectives: Mastering Point of View in Fiction
Date and time is TBD
Zoom
In this two-day workshop, participants will explore First Person, Second Person, Close Third, and Omniscient through discussions and hands-on writing exercises. Perfect for writers looking to experiment.
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Writing the Wild - Joining Inner and Outer Landscapes (a 4 week Generative Workshop-October 6, 13, 20, & 27)
Mon, Oct 06
Online via Zoom
Writing the Wild invites you to explore awe in the natural world and braid it with personal story. Over four weeks, we’ll read classic and contemporary nature writing, draft vignettes, and weave them into a cohesive essay that connects landscape with lived experience.
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Stonecoast Alumni Enrichment Classes

For the Stonecoast community: current students and alumni only

5 days to the event
Crafting Comic Characters
Tue, Oct 14
Zoom
The Completely Serious Art of Writing Funny People. Do you feel doomed to solemnity? Do you wish your characters would crack a smile, or at least a one-liner? Then join me for an evening dedicated to proving that humor, like any other writing skill, can be learned.
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34 days to the event
On Submissions
Tue, Nov 11
Zoom
We will tackle the question plaguing every author upon finishing a piece: what next? From revision to research and beyond, we will chart the road to publication, considering cover letters, pitches, pay rates, synopses, and the daunting task of finding the perfect home for your work.
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"The teachers are very encouraging and offer insightful feedback on our work. They encouraged us to submit work for evaluation and critique. Very worthwhile!"

Mia D.