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Hello. I'm Nils Osmar. This page has information about my writing classes, which are held in Seattle, Washington. The classes meet on the University of Washington campus, about five minutes by freeway from downtown Seattle, and are sponsored by the University of Washington 's ASUW Experimental College, a non-credit program for the general public. (The classes are open to everyone; you don't need to be a UW student to sign up)
Writing has always been a big part of my life. I've written screenplays, stories, poems and magazine articles. My short story collection, The Hungry Time, was published in 1995 and was featured on public radio, Alaska Reader, and reviewed in Japan Times.
My philosophy as a teacher is that anyone can learn to write. The most important aspect of writing is having stories to tell, and connecting with your the source that will make your stories real. The impulse to write comes from the person, but the craft of writing, and improving and polishing our writings, can be learned.
My upcoming writing classes are listed below.
It's Time to Write Your Screenplay
In this class, you'll learn
how to write a screenplay that is grounded in the traditional
elements of storytelling, yet expresses something personal and
unique without relying on simplistic formulas. We'll focus
on plot, genre and character development, identifying and writing
for your target audience and more. Plus, you'll learn how
to find an agent and how to pitch your screenplay to buyers and
producers. We'll wrap up with a demonstration of script
formatting using Final Draft. The instructor has written
and produced over thirty screenplays and teleplays, including
three full-length feature films. More
information - dates, times and tuition - sign up now
Writing Fiction and Short Stories
Writing is a natural skill
that everyone can develop. In this Seattle writing class,
students will write short stories and other word pieces and get
feedback from the instructor and others in the class. The
focus will be on developing our writing skills, finding our genuine
voices, learning to let the process happen effortlessly and spontaneously.
Also: information about copyrighting and getting published.
Instructor is the author of a short story collection, The Hungry
Time, and has also written stage plays, screenplays and magazine
articles. All levels welcome. More
information - dates, times and tuition - sign up now
Team-building classes and workshops
If you own or manage a Seattle area business, and are looking
for an enjoyable team-building or morale event for your employees,
or instruction and training in one of the topics on this web page,
we can help. Call 206-420-1309 or email for rates and information.