Intro to Creative Writing
$250 | ONLINE | 36 Hours (equivalent to 3 credits)
Saturday 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET / 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM PT
Sunday 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM ET / 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM PT
Check which Time Zone you are in!!
Offered in collaboration with Hudson County Community College
Instructor: Nick Scorza
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE APPROVAL FROM YOUR AU PAIR AGENCY TO TAKE ONLINE CLASSES!
December 14-15, 2024
Zoom meetings will only take place ONE weekend, on Saturday December 14 & Sunday December 15| CLASS END DATE: January 12, 2025
February 1-2, 2025
Zoom meetings will only take place ONE weekend, on Saturday February 1 & Sunday February 2| CLASS END DATE: March 2, 2025
April 12-13, 2025
Zoom meetings will only take place ONE weekend, on Saturday April 12 & Sunday April 13| CLASS END DATE: May 11, 2025
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Do you feel stuck or unable to start or continue writing? Does the blank page or screen taunt you? Don’t know where to begin? Then take this hands-on workshop to begin your writer’s journey and get out of that writing rut!
Breaking the Myths:
Always wanted to write but couldn’t find the time? Used to write at some point but stopped? Have written all along but haven’t been published? Through a series of writing exercises share your life experiences in written form for others to read and enjoy.
Feel the Fear and Write It Anyway:
Understand what is behind writer’s block and how to get past it through prompts and exercises.
Writers are Voyeurs and Eavesdroppers: The surprising places that one can get inspiration for creative writing.
ONLINE FORMAT
This class will consist of readings and assignments posted on Google Classroom and TWO scheduled zoom sessions (zoom is a video conference app.) You will only have two zoom meetings the first weekend of class, and then work independently on your assignments for the remaining 4 weeks. Please make sure you register for the course with a valid email address, since this is where you will receive an invitation notification to join Google Classroom. Both zoom and Google Classroom are free platforms and easy to use. You will be invited to join Google Classroom a week before class starts. Make sure you check your spam/junk folder, as invitations to join Google Classroom sometimes end up there. Your email must be Google compatible, so it’s best if you use gmail, hotmail or yahoo. If you don’t receive a notification before class starts, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to contact us.
ASSIGNMENTS & COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
All assignments must be successfully completed in order to receive your course completion certificate. Course completion certificates will be emailed to you, to the email address you registered for the class with. If you have a deadline and need your certificate earlier, please indicate it during the registration process and upload proof (there is a question that asked about early certificate.) You may receive your certificate as early as ONE week after class has started, as long as you complete all assignments successfully and it is confirmed by your instructor.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance during the scheduled zoom sessions IS MANDATORY and we will be taking attendance! If you do not attend these, you will NOT receive a course completion certificate. Meetings are not recorded and there are no make-up sessions. It is not possible to sign up for a new class if you miss the zoom meetings – your will have to pay for a new class! Other than the zoom sessions, the class is self-paced and you will be free to work on your assignments whenever you can. You will have 4 weeks to complete all assignments and course requirements.
ZOOM SESSIONS
Please note that all zoom sessions are scheduled in Eastern Time (New York City). Please check which time zone you are in, and make sure you attend the zoom sessions on time!