Creative Writer's Boot Camp: One Day Workshop

WRITING 762.2E

Snap to attention in this practical workshop that helps you craft a productive writing practice, complete with short-term plans for success.

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What you can learn.

  • Learn how writers employ writing practice strategies to achieve their goals
  • Get an overview of writing craft basics like plot and voice
  • Understand how writers employ self-editing techniques as part of rewriting
  • Develop a 30-day plan to help you achieve your personal writing goals

About this course:

In this three-hour workshop writers will explore the fundamentals of a productive writing practice, the basics of craft (plot, character, voice) and the art of self-editing. Through in-class writing exercises and discussion, participants develop 30-day plans for success with a current writing project and utilize the principles of kind compassionate self-critique.

Summer 2025 Schedule

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Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens June 14, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Lesley Hyatt
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Location: UCLA X Open
Notes

Enrollment opens two weeks prior to the event. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule
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Sat Jun 28, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA X Open
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