Want to write the next bestseller? Interested in becoming the next Dr. Seuss? Want to take a shot at writing for the big screen? Whatever your writing interest, come prepared to learn about the limits and freedoms of various forms of writing - from songs to novels to screenplays - and to share your work with others.

If you'd like to learn more about what makes a great spoken word performance, this class is for you. We will be examining some of the more popular performers and working together on original pieces. We will also utilize peer feedback when presenting, so come ready to practice in front of an audience!

Want to write the next bestseller? Interested in becoming the next Dr. Seuss? Want to take a shot at writing for the big screen? Whatever your writing interest, come prepared to learn about the limits and freedoms of various forms of writing - from songs to novels to screenplays - and to share your work with others.

Come ready to stand in the spotlight (not literally, though). This class is an opportunity for writers to present their work and receive useful feedback. We will discuss the fundamentals of the medium and what it takes to write and perform a great poem.

Maybe you missed all the references and in-jokes when you were younger, but there's nothing stopping you now! Come ready to discuss the genre's appeal to older audiences and the various methods used to create that appeal.

An in-depth look at the stereotypes, tropes, and other commonalities set forth in horror films and how they affect our viewing. All horror fans welcome! *Special note: Please be aware that we will be viewing clips from some of the films we'll be discussing.

A look at poetry, short stories, and novels. What makes them great? What should authors put into them? How can you improve your own writing? Be prepared to share short samples of your own work.

Interested in poetry? Do you want to read your poems in front of an audience? In this class we will explore spoken word poetry in terms of both how it is written and how it sounds. Come prepared to speak in front of the class!

In this class we will explore the area of creative writing in several ways, utilizing the feedback of both myself and your classmates. This is a class for those who wish to explore a passion for writing - anything from the next Great American Novel to a birthday card haiku - in a relaxed, non-judgmental environment.