Language Arts

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new graphicCreative Writing -- Going Beyond “It Was a Dark and Stormy Night….”: 136201
Try your hand at writing fiction and non-fiction. You will write at least five separate pieces that will be critiqued and reviewed by your classmates. At the first class, get an overview of creative writing – examples of the good and the bad! You’ll also write a short piece that night for immediate feedback. Learn about short story writing, essay writing, using irony, imagery, and more to create something interesting for others to read and about self publishing. No class 3/30. Instructor: Phil Lumish. Pre-register by 3/16.
Menlo-Atherton HS/E10 Wed 4/6-5/25 7:00-9:00pm (8wks) Fee: $60

 

new graphicTelling Our Stories, Writing Our Memoirs: 175801
You have unique experiences, lessons from the school of life. Share your wisdom. In this workshop we’ll share our stories in small groups, and thenselect incidents to polish for submission for publication or to practice for oral presentation. Instructor: Sandy Farley is a published author and professional story teller. Pre-registration ok or register at first class.
Little House Mon 4/11-5/9 2:00-4:00pm (5wks) Fee: $50

 

 

You’re On The Air...How to Really Make it in
Voice-Overs!: 175901 (Interactive Online Class)
VOICE-OVERS are hot today! Learn about an exciting, new way to get
around the competition and actually turn voice-overs into a thriving full or part-time business! Watch this informative and state of the art high tech class
from the comfort of your own home! All that you’ll need is a computer with an Internet connection! You’ll even get a personal evaluation of your voice
from Dan after the end of the class! Instructor: Dan Levine is a successful
music producer and TONY AWARD nominated composer of the Broadway
Musical ANNA KARENINA. Pre-register by 4/13.
Online Webcast Wed 4/20 6:30-7:30pm (1wk) Fee $30

 

new graphicYour Idea Could Be the Next “Survivor”– Writing for Reality TV: 176601
Reality TV is still hot! And there’s big money to be made – even by newcomers. You might be sitting on a great idea for the next hit show, so why not learn how to pitch and sell it from a seasoned pro? Instructor: Mary Gleeson, executive producer and president of Firefly Media, will share invaluable insights into the creative process and TV business and teach you how to get your ideas on paper and onto the small screen. Pre-register by 3/25.
Menlo-Atherton HS/E20 Wed 4/6-5/11 6:30-9:15pm (6wks) Fee: $65

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