Seattle art classes - Seattle writing classes - Seattle film classes - Seattle acting classes - Seattle computer classes - Classesandworkshops.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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
Seattle writing classes
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Nils Osmar has made his living
in the arts since the 1980s, and has taught writing classes in
Seattle for over fifteen years. He has written poems, magazine
articles, short stories, stageplays and screenplays. His short
story collection, The Hungry Time, was published in 1996, and
was featured on public radio and Alaska Reader. Nils
Osmar home page
WHEN: This class is offered every quarter. For dates, times and registration links, click the COURSE TITLE on the top of this page, to go to the CLASS PAGE.
WHERE: This class is sponsored by the Associated Students University of Washington Experimental College and is held on the University of Washington campus in Seattle (Note: The class is open to the general public. You don't have to be a U.W. student to sign up.)
HOW TO SIGN UP
To sign up by phone, call 206-420-1309 (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5
p.m.)
To sign up online, click on Add to Cart button at the top of this page. (If you don't see an Add to Cart button, click here to go to the Writing fiction and short stories class page. It looks just like this page but has active links) If you use the Add to Cart button to sign up, you can choose to pay using credit card, debit card, or Paypal.
To pay using a credit or debit card: 1) Click the Add to Cart button. 2) Click "proceed to checkout." 3) Click at the bottom where it says, "Use your Credit Card or Bank account"and enter your credit card information. Or if you'd rather use Paypal, just click the Add to Cart button then choose Paypal as your payment option.
To pay by check, download the registration form, print it, and mail it to the address on the form along with your check or money order. Download registration form as .pdf - Download registration form as .html
Frequently asked questions
Policies
and procedures
"The most interesting thing about writing
is the way that it obliterates time. Three hours seem like three
minutes. Then there is the business of surprise. I never know
what is coming next. The phrase that sounds in the head changes
when it appears on the page. ... That's why I go on, I suppose.
To see what the next sentences I write will be." - Gore Vidal
Student comments
Thanks again for the writing class this
quarter. I found your comments on my stories, and other students'
stories, helpful and to the point. You said what you thought,
but without trashing anybody. I also appreciated being able to
hear other students' comments on what I'd written. - Megan C.
(Edmonds)
I liked the format, and the chance to things aloud.... hearing
my own stories was an eye-opener. Just hearing them, I could tell
when they were working or where the cuts needed to be. It was
also great having a chance to get so much feedback. - Bill K.
(Seattle)
I spent two years not writing and getting ragged about it. I have
to say that during your class I started writing and I've been
writing my b_lls off ever since. It worked for me totally. - Andy
J. (Seattle)
I loved your class. - J.L., Seattle
Thanks for a fun and interesting class. I appreciate how you value
each student for their individual voice and style, and how you
encourage and bring out the best in each of us. I always learn
new and effective ways to look at things when I take one of your
classes... - Barb B. (Bellevue)
Thanks for an excellent class. The exercises were enjoyable. It
was a pleasure to be in such a creative group.- Marylin H. (Bellevue)
I took it because I was "stuck" in journaling, and wanted
to shake myself loose and open up my writing abilities and inclinations
in some new directions. Your suggestions and comments were great.
I'm unstuck. Thank you!!!! I'll be back in the fall to take the
class again. - Marie L., Lake Forest Park
I found this class to be both fun and educational thanks to both
Nils and everyone in the class. -M.L, Seattle
Suzie and I had lunch together today and we were commenting on
how much we appreciated the gracious and respectful manner in
which you taught the class. We both feel SO thankful to have 'happened'
to have chosen your writing class, and we want to say THANKS NILS!
The group you've birthed and created has lots of energy! (We've
formed a writing group and are) plan to meet every 2 weeks. -
M.C., Seattle
I liked the combination of handouts, presentation, discussion,
and reading student writing for feedback. The combination of all
of these separate tools helped reinforce concepts and make each
two hour session productive and varied. Nils makes the classroom
comfortable for people at all levels. - J.F., Bellevue
Other classes of interest:
Seattle
art classes
Seattle
film classes
Seattle
acting classes
Seattle
writing classes
Seattle
software classes
Art classes
Drawing
for absolute beginners
Drawing
faces and portraits
Figure
Drawing for beginners
Acrylic
painting for beginners
How
to make money as an artist
Drawing
in pen, brush & ink
How
to draw clothing
Perspective
drawing
Storyboarding
Cartooning
Acting Classes
Beginning
acting
Let's
make a movie
Film Classes
Let's
make a movie
Lighting
for filmmakers
Documentary
filmmaking
Boot
camp for filmmakers: Basic training
Video
editing in Final Cut Pro
It's
time to write your screenplay
Audio
training for filmmakers
Storyboarding
Writing Classes
It's
time to write your screenplay
Writing
fiction & short stories
Software classes
Photoshop
for Beginners
Final
Cut Pro for Beginners
Questions?
Email
Nilsosmar@gmail.com or call 206-420-1309