WRITING CLASSES

Writing classes at Literary Arts are for students at all levels who are looking to advance their skills and make writing a priority in their life. Whether you need help getting started or you’re a seasoned author seeking a community of writers who are serious about their craft, Literary Arts has a variety of offerings to develop key skills.

Find a calendar of upcoming classes here.

Our writing classes are usually limited to 10 students and focused on specific writing goals. Classes range from generative classes for all skill levels to more advanced intensives. Many of our writing classes are taught by Oregon Book Awards authors and fellowship recipients; all of our classes are taught by experienced teachers. We strive to build a supportive community of writers that provides opportunities for students from a wide range of backgrounds and interests to participate in an enriching experience. We offer classes that allow students to achieve short-term and long-term goals and deepen their writing practice. We value experimentation, making mistakes, and learning from others as part of the artistic process.

Our classes meet online on Zoom or in person at Literary Arts.

CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY:

For students who need to cancel registration for a class before it begins, the following refund schedule applies:

If you cancel at least 5 business days or more before a class begins, you will receive a credit minus 15% of the tuition. Or you can request a refund minus 25% of the tuition.

4 business days until 24 hours or less before a class begins, you will receive a credit minus 20%. No refunds are given 4 business days or less before a class begins.

24 hours or less before a class begins, no refund or credits will be given.

If Literary Arts cancels a class, participants will receive a full refund.

REFUNDS AND RECORDINGS:

Literary Arts cannot provide refunds, transfers, or makeup sessions for individual classes and seminar sessions that students miss. Literary Arts does not record Zoom classes for students who are absent.

ACCESS PROGRAM:
We want our writing classes to be accessible to everyone, regardless of income and background. We understand that our tuition structure can present obstacles for some people. Our Access Program offers writing class registrations at a reduced rate. Most writing classes have at least one access spot available.

Please apply here for access rate tuition. Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-arts.org if you have questions.

Upcoming Writing Classes

November 2, 2025
Refine Your Nonfiction Book Concept: Finding the Hook
November 3, 2025
Starting the Short Story
November 4, 2025
WRITING EKPHRASTIC POETRY
November 5, 2025
Art of the Article Pitch
November 7, 2025
Ready, Set, Submit
November 8, 2025
Hooked: How to Capture Reader Interest From the Start
November 8, 2025
Visual Poetry and Art
November 8, 2025
Creating Suspense
November 24, 2025
Poetry of Observation: Starting and Keeping a Commonplace Book
December 6, 2025
Ways In: Starting Your Memoir
January 10, 2026
Digital Storytelling: Making Short Films
January 10, 2026
Writing with the Seasons: Winter
January 10, 2026
Truing the Narrative: A Revision Magic Trick
January 12, 2026
Advanced Memoir
January 15, 2026
Get Writing 2026: New Prompts for the New Year
January 18, 2026
How to Start a Novel: and How to Finish It, Too
January 20, 2026
Your Novel’s First Pages
January 26, 2026
So the Story Begins
February 10, 2026
The Art of Fiction
February 11, 2026
The Shape of a Life: An 8-week Memoir Intensive
February 17, 2026
Poetry and Obsession
March 14, 2026
Every Force Evolves a Form

Our Teachers

Learn more about our current roster of teachers.

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Join our roster of accomplished writers who lead classes and workshops at our space. We also hire writers to teach creative writing residencies in local high schools.

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