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Classes, Workshops & Groups
Classes & Workshops
12/3
with Meghan Eagan
Learn the basics of feng shui and how to create an environment that supports your day-to-day productivity and flow.
Classes & Workshops
12/9
with Charlene Allen
Discover what it takes to establish the voice and mood of your young adult story in community with other writers.
Classes & Workshops
12/10
with Celeste Barclay
Discuss multichannel marketing and omnichannel marketing as strategies to sell your book and build your business.
Classes & Workshops
12/12
with Rich Farrell
As we wrap up the year, explore how writers use silence to create effective emotion and meaning in stories.
Classes & Workshops
12/15
with Laurie Gibson
Check out today’s book business, discover resources to connect with editors, and learn new tips to put to work!
Classes & Workshops
12/16
with Rebecca Chamaa
If your goal is to write personal essays and get paid for them, then join this class to make your dreams come true!
Classes & Workshops
12/17
with Rich Farrell
In this final Third Sunday Craft workshop of the year, look back on your writing and make plans for the year ahead.
Classes & Workshops
12/17
with Jim Moreno
Explore works of poets whose light in poems revives, inspires, and lights the way to your creative self: your Muse.
Classes & Workshops
12/20
with Judy Reeves
Join us on the longest night of the year as we light our Winter Solstice candles and write our way into the dark.
Classes & Workshops
12/30
with Kristen Fogle & Judy Reeves
Gather with us at the beautiful and inspirational Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside for an all-day writing retreat.
Classes & Workshops
12/31
with Kristen Fogle & Judy Reeves
Count down the minutes until “midnight” (in NYC) and welcome to New Year with toasts, cheers, and lots of writing!
Classes & Workshops
1/2
with Rebecca Chamaa
If your goal is to write personal essays and get paid for them, then join this class to make your dreams come true!
Classes & Workshops
1/4
with Christina Burress
Gather and make sense of some of the longest living epics that have influenced literature, pop culture, and more.
Classes & Workshops
1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 & 2/3
with Ron Salisbury
Learn to develop a strategy of revision, examine esoteric poem-making tools and types of poems, and talk structure!
Classes & Workshops
1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 & 2/4
with Ron Salisbury
Learn to develop a strategy of revision, examine esoteric poem-making tools and types of poems, and talk structure!
Classes & Workshops
1/10, 1/17, 1/24 & 1/31
with Jill Badonsky
Experience unconventional ways to gather words, phrases, and thoughts that inspire prose, poetry, or even nonsense.
Classes & Workshops
1/13, 1/20, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 & 2/24
with Rich Farrell
If you have always wanted to write a novel but don’t know where to start, then Novel I is for you. Sign up today!
Classes & Workshops
1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 & 2/11
with Aleta Barthell
Develop that idea in your head into a script or hone and develop your current play-in-progress in a group setting.
Classes & Workshops
1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 & 2/24
with Marni Freedman
and Tracy J. Jones
Want to write a memoir? Marni and Tracy will guide you toward creating a dynamic, original, well-structured memoir.
Classes & Workshops
1/20
with Cherie Kephart
Words are powerful, and in this class, you get to play with them in new ways designed to bring out your brilliance.
Classes & Workshops
2/1
with Christina Burress
Gather and make sense of some of the longest living epics that have influenced literature, pop culture, and more.
Classes & Workshops
2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 & 3/23
with Ron Salisbury
Discuss the design and organization of complete books of poetry, including both the chapbook and the full book.
Classes & Workshops
2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 & 3/24
with Ron Salisbury
Discuss the design and organization of complete books of poetry, including both the chapbook and the full book.
Classes & Workshops
3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 4/13 & 4/20
with Rich Farrell
Create fully formed characters that fit your novel’s story and style—and know how to use them, too.
Classes & Workshops
3/7
with Christina Burress
Gather and make sense of some of the longest living epics that have influenced literature, pop culture, and more.
Classes & Workshops
3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 4/13, 4/20 & 4/27
with Marni Freedman
and Tracy J. Jones
Learn how to deepen your character work and craft compelling memoir scenes that will help bring your words to life.
Classes & Workshops
4/4
with Christina Burress
Gather and make sense of some of the longest living epics that have influenced literature, pop culture, and more.
Classes & Workshops
4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 & 5/18
with Ron Salisbury
Discover publishing sources for poems, recordkeeping for this endeavor, and how to give a poetry reading.
Classes & Workshops
4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 & 5/19
with Ron Salisbury
Discover publishing sources for poems, recordkeeping for this endeavor, and how to give a poetry reading.
Classes & Workshops
5/2
with Christina Burress
Gather and make sense of some of the longest living epics that have influenced literature, pop culture, and more.
Classes & Workshops
5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1 & 6/8
with Marni Freedman
and Tracy J. Jones
Learn to create a strong character arc and a bullet proof structure that will fulfill the potential of your hook.
Classes & Workshops
5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1 & 6/8
with Rich Farrell
Work on understanding the essential plot requirements of a good story and build a strong structure for your novel.
Classes & Workshops
6/6
with Christina Burress
Gather and make sense of some of the longest living epics that have influenced literature, pop culture, and more.
Classes & Workshops
6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/13, 7/20 & 7/27
with Rich Farrell
Expand on what you have learned about the key components of novel writing and submit a chapter for peer review.
Classes & Workshops
6/22, 6/29, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 & 8/3
with Marni Freedman
and Tracy J. Jones
Uncover the soul of writing with fun, engaging voice techniques that make your storytelling as dynamic as possible.
Classes & Workshops
7/11
with Christina Burress
Gather and make sense of some of the longest living epics that have influenced literature, pop culture, and more.
Classes & Workshops
8/1
with Christina Burress
Gather and make sense of some of the longest living epics that have influenced literature, pop culture, and more.
Classes & Workshops
8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28 & 10/12
with Rich Farrell
Revise your raw first draft by developing skills that make your writing sizzle, sing, and jump off the page!
Classes & Workshops
9/5
with Christina Burress
Gather and make sense of some of the longest living epics that have influenced literature, pop culture, and more.
Classes & Workshops
9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5 & 10/12
with Marni Freedman
and Tracy J. Jones
Revisit the main building blocks of your memoir and hone the essential skills needed to complete your first draft.
Classes & Workshops
10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 & 12/7
with Marni Freedman
and Tracy J. Jones
Learn the art of editing and revising your memoir to create a product that’s ready for you to share with the world.
Writing Groups
Tuesdays – 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12 & 12/19
with Judy Reeves
Bring five-to-eight pages of your work, read aloud for review, and provide thoughtful critique to fellow writers.
Writing Groups
Every Friday
with Barbara Morgan
In this free virtual prompt group, share your voice, join our community, and have some fun with other writers!
Writing Groups
Weekly
with T. Greenwood
Join best-selling novelist Tammy Greenwood for a chance to workshop your novel with a small group of writers.
Writing Groups
Every Wednesday
with T. Greenwood
Ready to share the fictional worlds you have created and receive feedback from others? Join this supportive group!
Writing Groups
Every Thursday
with T. Greenwood
Work alongside other writers in a safe, constructive, and productive environment to improve your fiction writing.
Writing Groups
Every Monday
with Anitra Smith
Start your Monday mornings off right with a trip to Inspirations Gallery for an hour full of prompt-based writing!
Writing Groups
Last Tuesday of Every Month
with Puja Shah
Join host Puja Shah once a month for a short-themed mindfulness exercise and time to let your writing flow from it.
Writing Groups
Every Wednesday
with Ron Salisbury
Join San Diego inaugural poet laureate Ron Salisbury for a lively discussion on poetry—and time to write your own!
Writing Groups
Every Wednesday
with Mark Clements
Discover perspectives in yourself and others that will help you fulfill your own goals and intentions as a writer.
Writing Groups
Every Thursday
with Rich Farrell
Join us and have your work read in an open, inviting group of writers under the guidance of a published author.
Writing Groups
Every Thursday
with Rich Farrell
Receive constructive feedback from other writers in a small, supportive group setting led by a published novelist.
Writing Groups
Every Thursday
with Diane Malloy
You drop in, we’ll supply the prompts, and you’ll do the writing with pen and paper. Fast, fun, and no critique!
Writing Groups
Second Saturday of Each Month
with Tania Pryputniewicz
Grow as a writer and reader of poetry and join this heart-centered but unflinching group of poets once a month.
Writing Groups
Every Monday
with Anitra Smith
Bring a laptop or notebook, your muse, and enjoy silent writing time in the company of other dedicated writers.
Writing Groups
Every Tuesday
with Rebecca Chamaa
Our beloved Brown Bag writing sessions are back! Join Rebecca and company for pay-what-you-can generative writing.
Writing Groups
Every Thursday
with Judy Reeves
& Steve Montgomery
Gather at Lestat’s on Adams with this dynamic prompt-based writing group that’s been running for almost 29 years!
Writing Groups
Every Monday
with Gio Jones
Inspired by the Zoom days of Thursday Writers, this online group is here to help you with your writing practice!
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Blog Posts
11/29
by Lily Damron
Hear from Charlene Allen: activist, lawyer, and author of the novels ‘Play the Game’ and ‘My Fairy God Somebody’.
11/7
by Sydney Applbaum
Craving a novel that sets the vibe for the autumn season? Click on to see the top 5 best books to add to your list!
11/7
by Lily Damron
Looking for music to listen to while writing? Try one of these movie scores to set your project’s perfect ambiance.
11/1
by Brianna Morrison
Books add so much to people’s lives, especially teenagers. Explore the different ways reading impacts young adults.
10/17
by Sydney Applbaum
Meet ink-tern Sydney Applbaum, an aspiring journalist with a passion to connect with poets from across the world.
10/9
by Lily Damron
Jack Larkin, host of our new Screenwriting Read & Critique group, shares about himself and his goals for the group.
9/14
by Brianna Morrison
Explore how to develop a compelling character with help of these seven ideas to use when crafting your characters.
9/8
by Lily Damron
Get to know Lily Damron! This writer spent the summer doing physics research. Now she’s one of our fall interns.
9/6
by Lily Damron
Meet our new SDWI instructor: an artist, Yoga & Zen Buddhism practitioner, and positive psychology coach.
8/16
by Brianna Morrison
Get to know Brianna Morrison, an avid reader & writer, gymnastics coach, and one of our new interns for fall 2023!
8/2
by Maya Jimenez
Thursday Writers is celebrating 30 years of writing together—and counting! Learn how they keep their prompts going.
7/28
by Sophia Benito
Seeking some more summer reads? Let’s take it back in time with these top five historical fiction recommendations.