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Choose from dozens of open-enrollment courses, or explore our comprehensive certificate programs. Also offered: consultations, mentorships, retreats, and advanced seminars.
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Many people fondly remember their Writers’ Program classes for years after—the connections they make with other students and instructors end up being the fuel they need to keep going.
The Write Process Podcast
One writer, one project, from concept to completion
Writers' Program director and host, Charlie Jensen, invites writers to sit down and recount how one of their projects made it into the world.
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Literary Journal
Southland Alibi is the student-run literary journal published by the Writers’ Program at UCLA Extension.
We feature high quality works of art, fiction, poetry, and nonfiction supporting diverse viewpoints.
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Courses
Romantasy Writing Workshop
Scene and Summary
Learn to master the building blocks of prose writing by exploring the unique opportunities of writing scenes and summaries of action.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Novel I
Start your sci fi or fantasy novel off right with this course that helps you build your world and start telling your story.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Novel II
Continue your sci fi or fantasy novel in progress in this workshop focusing on plot structure and scenecraft.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Novel III
Continue your sci-fi or fantasy novel in progress in this workshop designed to help you deepen knowledge of craft as you create new pages.