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Finish that Novel!

Move your manuscript or story concept toward a finished novel with expert guidance and personalized critiques in a supportive setting. Each week you'll share new pages, receive professional feedback, and build a clear plan for completing your book. Optional extended sessions offer deeper feedback and one-on-one guidance.

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Class Description

Description

Do you have an unpublished manuscript gathering dust or a story idea you believe has great potential? This class provides the ideal environment to bring your written work to life or to begin writing your novel. You will receive constructive professional feedback, hear thoughtful responses from fellow writers, and develop a clear strategy for completing your manuscript in a way that satisfies your creative vision.

Each week, students have the opportunity to share their writing in a supportive and strictly non-judgmental environment. You will receive personalized feedback tailored specifically to your needs and goals, providing concrete guidance as you progress through your creative project. An optional additional 30-minute session each week offers extended time for seeking specific opinions and detailed guidance on your work.

Important Course Information:

This class includes an optional additional 30-minute session each week for students who wish to request specific feedback and personalized guidance.

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

School Notes:

You MUST have and input a valid California address and US phone number when signing up for Santa Monica College in-person courses, or you may be rejected from the course. If you do not have a valid US address and phone number, your enrollment will not be accepted.

Students with any valid US address may enroll in online/remote classes. 

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Santa Monica College's Community Education Office operates from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays. Please bring your CourseHorse purchase confirmation with you to class. Your Classroom information is noted in the Special Notes. If you do not have a classroom on your purchase receipt, please reach out to [email protected].

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Refund Policy

No cancellations after a class has begun, so choose courses carefully!

  • Requests for withdrawal from a class must be submitted in writing via email at least 8 business days before the start date of the class; receipt of requests made via other methods, such as phone messages, cannot be guaranteed.
  • You may receive a credit voucher applicable to future classes, which is valid for two years from the date of issue.
  • A minimum service charge of $15 per class cancellation will be withheld.
  • Refunds are granted ONLY if a class is cancelled, discontinued, or rescheduled.
  • In the instance of cancelled classes, course fee is automatically refunded.
  • Credit card refunds are processed with seven business days, check and cash refunds will be issued by check within 45 business days.

Transfers:

  • To transfer to another class, request must be submitted in writing via email at least 8 business days before the original class meets.
  • A minimum service charge of $15 per class transfer will be deducted.

Important Information:

  • Refunds are NOT issued for absences nor prorated for late registrations.
  • Missed class meetings may not be made up in another class. There is no auditing of classes.
  • Returned checks will be subject to a $25 handling charge.

Some high demand classes, such as Glass Fusing and Good Times Travel day trips, have separate and different refund policies stating that all registrations are final, and no refunds, credits, or transfers will be given. Please bear that in mind when registering for those classes.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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This class: 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review

  • Finish that Novel!

    Great class, Alyssa is great. Loved the experience ❤️❤️?❤️❤️
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