WRITING
Spring 2008
Elements of Creative Writing EC (The Redwoods)
Tales Told From Memory EC (KTD)
Emeritus Writing and Performance Group EC (KTD)
Elements of Creative Writing
There are three rules for writing well. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.
Somerset Maugham might have been right, but that's no reason to be discouraged. For 21 years, this course has offered
excellent, encouraging critiques of every genre for every level of writer. Some students have gone on to publish
their work and win awards. Each class begins with a piece by a notable author and a brief discussion. This is an
ongoing workshop; first-time students are encouraged to bring a sample of their writing to the first class.
Thomas Centolella is a Lannan Literary Fellow and the author of
three books, including Terra Firma, winner of the Bay
Area Book Reviewers Award, and Lights and Mysteries,
winner of the California Book Award from the Commonwealth Club. His work has been featured on National Public Radio
and in many national anthologies.
- 7 Mondays, 5:30-8:30pm
- Mar. 24-May 12 (No class Apr. 7)
- The Redwoods
- 40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley
- Fee $89
- Course #8304 EC
Tales Told from Memory
Memoir has become one of the hottest genres of the current literary scene. This writing workshop will help you
retrieve your own remembered experience and shape it into story. Each session, we study and discuss the work of
veteran memoir writers for insights into the crafting of personal narrative. The stories we then write draw upon
lessons learned from literature, as well as weekly instructor and class feedback.
Longtime writing instructor, Jacqueline Kudler,
MA (English Literature), is a published poet and feature writer.
- 7 Mondays, 1:10-3pm
- Mar. 31-May 19 (No class Apr. 7)
- Kentfield Campus,
- Dance Landscape 12
- Fee $64
- Course #8307 EC
Emeritus Writing and Performance Group
This weekly workshop focuses on the writing and presentation of personal monologues, poems and other genres of
writing to facilitate self-expression and discovery. Through supportive comments from the instructor and students,
you will be encouraged to find the truth of your inner voice and be able to communicate those thoughts aloud to
others. Open to both beginning and seasoned writers, we do weekly readings in class of current work, and students
have the option of participating in a public performance at the end of spring quarter.
Suresa Dundes, MFA (Theatre), M.A. (Education), has worked as a
Literary Manager, director and designer in films, video and theatre. Experienced in teaching Acting, Voice, Film
Appreciation and Art Direction, she writes fiction, screenplays and creative nonfiction.
- 7 Saturdays, 10am-1pm
- Mar. 29-May 17 (No class Apr. 12)
- Kentfield Campus, Fine Arts 136
- Fee $89
- Course #8308 EC
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