Community Classes
University of Utah Lifelong Learning
Fall Classes Open for Enrollment!
Creative Nonfiction I:
Explore this multi-faceted and popular genre, which ranges in scope from literary journalism to personal narrative and memoir, in this interactive 6-week course. Through sample readings, discussion, in-class writing exercises, and writing assignments, we will learn to use the narrative devices--narrator stances, characterization, verb tenses, dialogue, and scene and setting--that make this form of prose especially fascinating and appealing. Open to writers of all levels of experience who are confident with basic sentence structure and composition.
Register HERE
Creative Nonfiction II:
Continue to expand the skills presented in Creative Nonfiction I in this 6-week class. We will be looking, and then looking again, at our own work in order to see, as author Lillian Hellman put it, what was there for [you] once, what is there for [you] now. Writers who have a work in progress will most benefit from the class, a large percentage of which will be devoted to meaningful critique and revision of student work. Prerequisite: Creative Nonfiction I or equivalent experience. This class offers ongoing support in a productive and nurturing environment and is designed to be repeated as often as you desire.
Register HERE
Fall Classes Open for Enrollment!
Creative Nonfiction I:
Explore this multi-faceted and popular genre, which ranges in scope from literary journalism to personal narrative and memoir, in this interactive 6-week course. Through sample readings, discussion, in-class writing exercises, and writing assignments, we will learn to use the narrative devices--narrator stances, characterization, verb tenses, dialogue, and scene and setting--that make this form of prose especially fascinating and appealing. Open to writers of all levels of experience who are confident with basic sentence structure and composition.
Register HERE
Creative Nonfiction II:
Continue to expand the skills presented in Creative Nonfiction I in this 6-week class. We will be looking, and then looking again, at our own work in order to see, as author Lillian Hellman put it, what was there for [you] once, what is there for [you] now. Writers who have a work in progress will most benefit from the class, a large percentage of which will be devoted to meaningful critique and revision of student work. Prerequisite: Creative Nonfiction I or equivalent experience. This class offers ongoing support in a productive and nurturing environment and is designed to be repeated as often as you desire.
Register HERE
We also partner with organizations such as: community councils, arts councils, libraries, facilitated living facilities, and employer retreats to provide workshops to the individuals they serve. See course descriptions below for an example of the sessions offered and/or available.
To discuss pricing, dates, or other customized offerings please contact us at: info@saltycitywritingworkshops.com
POSSIBLE TOPIC SPECIFIC WORKSHOPS HOSTED AT YOUR FACILITY
HOLIDAY
Course Description: Write your own Holiday tale either fictional or based on your own family lore. We'll use story prompts and instruction of "show don't tell" to create a tale loaded with unique details. Old-fashioned ribbon candy for all.
HALLOWEEN
Course Description: Write a ghost story/scary story of your own to using family lore or a personal location, if you choose. We'll use story prompts and instruction of “show don’t tell” to create a tale full of unique details and suspense. Candy corn for all.
LOVE STORIES
Course Description: Schedule a Date Night, or sneak out on your own for ways to express your love for that someone special. Write the story of how you met, get tips on how to write “I love you” with more than “those three words”, practice writing from your true-love's point of view. Share your story, if you wish. Excellent Date Night opportunity or a perfect way for those “romance novelists” to hone their skills!
WRITE YOUR OWN STORY
Course Description: Focus the lens of your writing inward and explore the highly personal genre of Memoir. We'll discuss strategies of reflection and learn examples of memoir structure to see how they differ from traditional plots. You'll and write, read, and tackle the ultimate subject - you!
WRITE LIKE JOHN GRISHAM
Course Description: Before he was a famous author, John Grisham was a lawyer. He stuck to the adage "write what you know". Do you think some of your crazy days on the job, or the unique details of your career would make an interesting story? With instruction in story arc and character creation, you can fictionalize the details (to protect the innocent), or you can tell your true tale.
POSSIBLE DROP-IN WRITING INSTRUCTION HOSTED AT YOUR FACILITY
Course Description: Each workshop will offer a different topic and prompt for participants to write in class or to take home to try. Instruction will include how to give and receive feedback, finding a time and place to write, and various writing craft concepts and strategies. Meant as an ongoing drop-in class for participants to come in as often as they wish.
Course Description: Make some room in your life for your desire to write. This class is designed to build a community of writers, provide instruction of writing concepts, inspire participants to write through use of prompts and dedicated writing time, and practice giving and receiving writing critiques. Our first meeting of the month will focus on generating material, with structured time for participants to write. Our second meeting will focus on sharing our work with productive feedback. Attendance is on a drop-in basis, come to just one meeting a month, or to both. Open to all writing genres and all levels of writers.
HOLIDAY
Course Description: Write your own Holiday tale either fictional or based on your own family lore. We'll use story prompts and instruction of "show don't tell" to create a tale loaded with unique details. Old-fashioned ribbon candy for all.
HALLOWEEN
Course Description: Write a ghost story/scary story of your own to using family lore or a personal location, if you choose. We'll use story prompts and instruction of “show don’t tell” to create a tale full of unique details and suspense. Candy corn for all.
LOVE STORIES
Course Description: Schedule a Date Night, or sneak out on your own for ways to express your love for that someone special. Write the story of how you met, get tips on how to write “I love you” with more than “those three words”, practice writing from your true-love's point of view. Share your story, if you wish. Excellent Date Night opportunity or a perfect way for those “romance novelists” to hone their skills!
WRITE YOUR OWN STORY
Course Description: Focus the lens of your writing inward and explore the highly personal genre of Memoir. We'll discuss strategies of reflection and learn examples of memoir structure to see how they differ from traditional plots. You'll and write, read, and tackle the ultimate subject - you!
WRITE LIKE JOHN GRISHAM
Course Description: Before he was a famous author, John Grisham was a lawyer. He stuck to the adage "write what you know". Do you think some of your crazy days on the job, or the unique details of your career would make an interesting story? With instruction in story arc and character creation, you can fictionalize the details (to protect the innocent), or you can tell your true tale.
POSSIBLE DROP-IN WRITING INSTRUCTION HOSTED AT YOUR FACILITY
Course Description: Each workshop will offer a different topic and prompt for participants to write in class or to take home to try. Instruction will include how to give and receive feedback, finding a time and place to write, and various writing craft concepts and strategies. Meant as an ongoing drop-in class for participants to come in as often as they wish.
Course Description: Make some room in your life for your desire to write. This class is designed to build a community of writers, provide instruction of writing concepts, inspire participants to write through use of prompts and dedicated writing time, and practice giving and receiving writing critiques. Our first meeting of the month will focus on generating material, with structured time for participants to write. Our second meeting will focus on sharing our work with productive feedback. Attendance is on a drop-in basis, come to just one meeting a month, or to both. Open to all writing genres and all levels of writers.
