Classes & Workshops
We offer classes (several sessions) and workshops (one-time-only-meetings) in many genres including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir and creative nonfiction, screen and playwriting for all levels of writers. We also offer classes in creative writing and courses in creativity and inspiration. Our instructors are experienced writers in the genre they teach and the class size limited to ensure personal attention and lively interaction.
Class and Workshop Registration
San Diego Writers, Ink will not accept any walk-ins for classes and workshops. All participants must register before the class or workshop. Registration will close 24 hours before the start of the class or workshop.
Participant payments will secure a spot in the class or workshop. All check payments must be received 72 hours before the start of the class or workshop. San Diego Writers, Ink reserves the right to cancel registration if the check payment has not been received by this time.
San Diego Writers, Ink will only accept online payments between 72 and 24 hours of the start of the class or workshop.
PLEASE NOTE: It is best to register early to help our instructors prepare and ensure the class does not get cancelled or shifted to another date and time. We evaluate registration numbers between 7 and 3 days before a class start to decide about whether to keep or reschedule it. By registering 7 days or more in advance, you help us help our participants and instructors in many ways.
Participant Cancellation Policy
Participants will receive a refund (minus $10 for processing fees) if notice of cancellation is received at least 72 hours prior to the start of the class or workshop.
If notice of cancellation is received within 72 hours of the start of the class or workshop, participants will receive 50% of the registration fee paid.
There will be no refunds issued for cancellations after the start of the class or workshop.
San Diego Writers, Ink Cancellation Policy
If the class or workshop is cancelled by San Diego Writers, Ink, 100% of the registration fee will be refunded.
San Diego Writers, Ink aims to provide a diverse range of classes and workshops and works to ensure classes and workshops are not cancelled.
Upcoming Classes and Workshops:
06/22 Writing Short and Powerful with Lisa Kessler
NEW DATE AND TIME! Writing small is the way to go! Learn short structure with this fun course! Ray Bradbury believed the best way to improve as…
06/29 How to Write Good: Masterclass w/ John Vorhaus
LET YOUR WRITING LIFE RISE! With tongue planted firmly in cheek, and full knowledge of the grammatical faux pax, John Vorhaus promises that he can…
06/30 Creating Memorable Characters with T. Greenwood
This one day workshop will focus on how to create compelling and authentic characters who will ultimately propel your story or novel forward. We will…
07/06 The Memoir Club: Structuring Your Narrative
Come join The Memoir Club -- and learn structure for memoir! What is it: A fun, interactive read and critique group geared to helping…
07/14 Jumpstart Your Poetry with Wendy M Mnookin
Visiting Poet! In this workshop we'll practice using free writes to develop our writing muscles and create material that is fresh and vital.…
