Alan Watt
Classes in Los Angeles
Alan Watt is a creative writing workshop in Los Angeles that welcomes writers of all levels. They offer the 90-day novel workshop, focusing on teaching writers to bring their imagination to the page through storytelling principles and techniques.
2 classes with availability
The 90-Day Memoir Writing
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Set off on a journey to uncover and shape the story that truly defines you. This immersive memoir-writing experience offers tools to explore hidden connections, challenge limiting beliefs, and gain fresh perspective on pivotal life events. Guided by expert instruction and a supportive community, surface the deeper truths in your story and embrace a powerful, coherent narrative for yourself.
Jan 11th
12–1:30pm PT
Meets 14 Times
The 90-Day Novel Writing
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Unlock the story waiting within. This immersive writing journey combines structure with imagination, guiding you to tap into your subconscious creativity while building a solid foundation for your novel. Through expert instruction, daily guidance, and community support, you'll gain clarity on your narrative and push beyond creative boundaries, bringing your first draft to life.
Jun 7th
12–1:30pm PT
Meets 14 Times
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5-Day Memoir Intensive Telecourse
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This class is NOT an in-person class, but a telecourse class. You need access to a phone to dial in to the live class. Are you ready to write the story of your life? Writing your memoir is different than journaling. The challenge lies in making the personal universal. In this five-day intensive, each writer digs deep into their experiences and explores the underlying dilemmas of their life. By identifying patterns, we are able to reframe...
The 90-Day Screenplay Telecourse
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This class is NOT an in-person class, but a telecourse class. You need access to a phone to dial in to the live class. The 90-Day Screenplay is an intensive workshop designed to guide the screenwriter from initial idea, through first-draft, and finally to the completion of a polished screenplay. This workshop is available to screenwriters at all levels. The 90-Day Screenplay Course Outline The first month is dedicated to stream-of-consciousness...
The 90-Day Novel Workshop
Alan Watt See all classes by this school @ 4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA
The 90-Day Novel In-Person workshop is limited to 12 students per semester. It is an intensive workshop designed to guide the writer from initial idea to the completion of a first draft. This program is available for both fiction writers and memoirists, and is offered to writers at all levels. Month One: Imagining The World Of The Story (Creating An Outline) The first four weeks are dedicated to stream-of-consciousness writing exercises as you...
Unlock the Story Within
Alan Watt See all classes by this school @ 1408 3rd St Promenade, Los Angeles, CA
Unlock The Story Within is not a formulaic approach to story structure. Through this workshop you will discover how you are uniquely qualified to tell your story. The very fears that kept you stuck are, in fact, your way into the story. Unlock The Story Within will help you to articulate what you didn’t know you were trying to say. The conscious mind is good at doing one thing: it answers the questions we ask it. When a writer gets blocked, he...
Get Out of Your Head
Alan Watt See all classes by this school @ Virtual Classroom
A portion of all proceeds goes to benefit Young Storytellers (a writing mentorship program for low-income students). It’s important to get out of our heads and allow our characters to surprise us. This 60-minute workshop consists of a series of writing prompts that will take you to the heart of your characters. Al will work one-on-one with writers and help you understand what you didn’t know you that you knew. Please note: We’ll send...
Reviews of Alan Watt
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The 90-Day Novel Writing
Al Watt is an amazing teacher. I actually finished a 200 plus page draft in 90 days—something I never thought was possible. -
The 90-Day Novel Writing
Love this class - excellent guide through writing the first draft of your novel. Alan really takes the time to work with you and ensure you're staying on track. -
5-Day Memoir Intensive Telecourse
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The 90-Day Novel Writing
I went $64,000 in debt for my MFA in fiction writing. I sit in this class and I wonder why. This is a great class! -
The 90-Day Novel Writing
I seriously didn't even think this could be a reality until I took your workshop! -
The 90-Day Novel Writing
Al Watt is a master teacher with a brilliant, intuitive understanding of story