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 all our upcoming classes here. Our writing classes are 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

May 15, 2025
From Idea to Manuscript: Crafting the Picture Book
May 17, 2025
Write with Emily
May 20, 2025
Advanced Fiction Workshop Intensive
May 21, 2025
Yallah! Muslims Write
May 26, 2025
The Break with Kaveh Akbar
June 6, 2025
Grief and the Lyric Essay: SUMMER
June 11, 2025
Found Poetry: A Poetry Workshop
June 12, 2025
WRITE THE SELF: 8 weeks intensive
June 17, 2025
Creative Clarity, Focus and Momentum
June 25, 2025
Experiments in Fiction
July 9, 2025
Storytelling Through Design
July 10, 2025
Leading with Suspense: writing the unputdownable story
July 12, 2025
PUTTING YOUR CREATIVITY FIRST
August 4, 2025
The Art of the Gut: Renovation and Revising as Rebuilding
August 9, 2025
Writing A Picture Book Primer
August 16, 2025
Short Story: Take Two!

Our Teachers

Learn more about our current roster of teachers.

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Teach for Literary Arts

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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