A contrapuntal poem (derived from the Italian contrapunto, “pertaining to a counterpoint”) is a poem made up of multiple poems, which invites reade...

In this course, learn how to write a complete story in under 1000 words. We will study "Sticks" by George Saunders, as well as other short-form wri...

Everyone has a story. Sometimes it’s a chance encounter worthy of a mystery novel; sometimes it’s a simple moment of beauty that stops you in your...

Learning the correct tools of persuasion will help you to eloquently structure an opinion, convince your audience, and strengthen an argument. In t...

Want to write your own fantasy story but struggling to figure out where to even begin? In this class, we will go over the foundational aspects of f...

Monsters in the shadows. Creepy tales around a campfire. Nothing is as delicious as the thrill of a scare. How do authors invent such hair-raising...

Spoken word poetry is designed to be heard, not read. Spoken word poetry gives unique opportunities to be expressive through body language and to e...

In times of turmoil and political crisis, poetry can act as a source of power and communication. From women’s suffrage to the Civil Rights Movement...

Octavia Butler, American science fiction author, wrote bestseller Kindred, as well as Parable of the Sower, and Wild Seed. Butler expanded Science...

One of the most potent powers of writing is its ability to remold the past. Whether it’s journaling about a past conversation that didn’t go as you...