POETRY

Poetry Writing

Chris Ransick
What are the fifteen ways of being a poet? According to David Citino, they include poet as maker, as seer, as voyeur, and as one who blesses and curses. Join Denver Poet Laureate Chris Ransick in exploring the many ways we use poetry for expression. Along the way, visit Aristotle’s “Affective Theory of Art”, John Keats’ concept of negative capability, and Stanley Kunitz’s wonderful musings on becoming a friendly host to your subconscious. It’s a journey through language and the poetic arts you don’t want to miss.

Tue/Thu, Aug 21-Dec 6, 11:30-12:45 p.m., 15 wks     Littleton Campus
WRIT 1011F01-68456      $299, plus book

Poetry Workshop: For New and Emerging Poets

Rosanne Sterne
Write and share your poetry with Rosanne, an award winning poet, while learning techniques and approaches to writing. Learn to assemble and organize a chapbook, how to read poetry, and how to send poems out for publication. Share your poems in a supportive workshop environment. Bring a writing journal to class and two favorite poems for the first class. If you took Rosanne’s first class, you may also register for this class again with new material presented.

Thu, June 7-28, 7-9 p.m., 4 wks      Littleton Campus
WRIT 1022M01-58815      $129

FICTION

Fiction Writing

Chris Ransick
It’s fundamentally human: we tell stories to ourselves and friends as a way of making sense of our experience in the world. But some people are compelled to go beyond this; they simply cannot avoid writing, and making fiction becomes a way of telling stories on a larger stage. If you’re one of those people, join this intensive exploration of the techniques and craft of fiction writing. This workshop focuses on critical discussion of your creative work as you seek to learn how to run a live wire into your fiction and electrify the reader. Register 10 days before the class starts.

Wed, Aug 22-Dec 5, 2:30-5:15 p.m, 15 wks      Littleton Campus
WRIT 10096F01-68009      $299, plus books from the ACC Bookstore

CREATIVE WRITING

Tell Me A Story, Do You Have A Story To Tell?

Staff
Are you a writer? Do you dream of writing a novel, a collection of short stories or essays? Are you a poet or are you working on your memoirs? Do you have stories within you that are aching to come out? Do you need prompting, encouragement, and feedback in a positive, strengthening environment? Well, pick up your pen, flex your fingers over the keyboard, and free your voice. It is time for you to write. Learn, enjoy, discuss, and write!

Mon, Jun 4-Jul 23, 6-9 p.m., 8 wks     Littleton Campus
WRIT 1005M01-58816      $159, $7 material fee to instructor

Essentials of Creative Writing with Patricia

Patricia Jackson
Have you been actively working on a manuscript in creative nonfiction, long fiction, short story, or screenwriting, or it is still an idea that longs for expression? Either way this class will move your work to the next level. Bring your writing ideas forward in a supportive environment facilitated by an experienced creative writer. Start or jumpstart new or existing work. Patricia Jackson has been writing professionally for twenty years. She has written three novels, twenty-five short stories and a screenplay.

Thu, Apr 12-Jun 14, 6-9 p.m., 10 wks      Littleton Campus
WRIT 1010S01-80895      $169, $7 material fee to instructor

Advanced Creative Writing with Patricia

Patricia Jackson
Are you working on a manuscript but need help completing, editing or refining it? Get the support and accountability you need to move your masterpiece to completion. Suitable for works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry or screenwriting.*No class May 28. Pre-requisite: Essentials of Creative Writing or permission of instructor.

Mon, Apr 9-Jun 18*, 6-9 p.m., 10 wks      Littleton Campus
WRIT 1025S01-80896      $169, $7 material fee to instructor

Writing Your First Novel: Getting Started Now!

Sue Viders
Join Sue, who has been teaching online writing for over 20 years, and learn to write a novel. This one month online class includes two lectures per week on a closed and secure internet loop. It’s like being in a classroom but you are at home in front of your computer. This is a fast paced class, where you live and breathe writing for the month. Lectures and workbook will cover everything needed to plan and start your story from:

• creating memorable characters
• selecting the appropriate genre
• developing the best plot
• setting up and writing a great scene
• finishing with an in-depth critique of your first scene

Included, along with the printable lectures and notes, is a 101 page workbook, Writing Your First Novel. Provide an email address upon registration and your instructor will contact you.

June 4-25, 4 wks      Online class
WRIT 1016M01-58643      $100