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Writing fiction and short stories

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.)

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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

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Questions?
Email Nilsosmar@gmail.com or call 206-420-1309