Saturday Oct 14th, 2:30–5:30pm Pacific Time
Writing Pad classes aren’t stuffy. They’re pampering, relaxing and inspiring. At each class you can expect:
A writing class shouldn’t be boring or annihilate your ego! All Writing Pad classes are flavored by the Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) method. The AWA method establishes a safe, respectful writing space and encourages spontaneous writing exercises (e.g., timed writing to a prompt). If a student decides to read what he’s written in class (reading is not mandatory), the group will only respond with what they like and remember. If a student brings in writing he’s worked on outside of class, he’ll receive balanced feedback.
This method was developed in response to the traditional writing seminar where students bring in manuscripts for harsh critique, often leaving class feeling blocked and discouraged. In contrast, the AWA method blends improvisational writing and a safe, supportive environment to produce richer, more innovative writing in students.
Class Structure
Every class has a different balance of in-class writing, craft talks, and workshopping. Classes typically run for two and a half hours and include brief social breaks accompanied by assorted teas, gourmet tasting plates, and/or dessert.
11/7/2022
Jaclyn G.
Very informative and inspirational! Highly recommend.
2/8/2022
Joanne M.
It was good to have exercises and not just consist of lectures from the instructor. I would've enjoyed more participants sharing their writing.
12/13/2021
Jennifer s.
This was my first zoom experience but will not be my last. I am already looking into which class to take next. I learned quite a bit and he gave steps to take now if someone wanted to be a tv writer.
7/19/2021
Aneta M.
This was THE BEST CLASS I ever took. Ryan is an excellent teacher. His passion and dedication to what he does is extremely contagions. At the end of each class none of us wanted to leave. Ryan always stayed after class to answer all our questions. We all felt very saddened that the class ended and suggested that he should also teach TV Drama II.
3/16/2021
Lisa M.
Excellent instructor, well-formatted, learned so much in 3 hours! Highly recommend.
1/17/2021
Anonymous
Excellent for someone who had no background and is curious about writing a novel. Great class dynamic.
12/16/2020
Doug C.
Nicky was an absolutely fantastic instructor! The course was everything I had hoped for and more.
3/22/2020
Anonymous
This course was a gift from my family for which I am very grateful. By profession, a prolific writer of policy analysis, media releases, political speeches, and legislative presentations, I had never attempted memoir writing. Our instructor is an accomplished, published author of two memoirs as well as a stage and television actor. She clearly grasps her craft. Her teaching style, though sometimes brusque - even a bit Socratic - communicates her criticisms cogently. Still, class/instructor give and take was often truncated by her cutting it off mid-sentence - almost as if she was expecting a taxi to show up any minute. The bottom line is that I am a better writer thanks to her and my classmates.
9/14/2019
Jennifer W.
It was very informative and Anna Scott was a great instructor. I learned a ton and can't wait to start my podcast.
8/3/2019
Anonymous
Love it! Learned so much!
Saturday Oct 14th, 2:30–5:30pm Pacific Time
Monday Oct 9th, 5–8pm Pacific Time
Saturday Oct 14th, 10:30am–1:30pm Pacific Time
Sunday Nov 12th, 10am–1pm Pacific Time
Saturday Dec 2nd, 10:30am–1:30pm Pacific Time
Sunday Oct 1st, 10:30am–1:30pm Pacific Time
Saturday Oct 14th, 10am–1pm Pacific Time
Sunday Oct 22nd, 10am–2pm Pacific Time
Sunday Oct 15th, 10am–1pm Pacific Time
Sunday Oct 15th, 10:30am–1:30pm Pacific Time
Monday Oct 30th, 5–8:30pm Pacific Time
Sunday Oct 22nd, 10am–1pm Pacific Time
Wednesday Oct 4th, 5–8pm Pacific Time
Thursday Oct 12th, 5–8pm Pacific Time
Saturday Oct 14th, 10am–1pm Pacific Time
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Thursday Oct 19th, 5–8pm Pacific Time
Saturday Oct 21st, 10am–1pm Pacific Time
Wednesday Oct 25th, 6–9pm Pacific Time
Wednesday Nov 8th, 5–7pm Pacific Time
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