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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

SCRIPT X 465.8E

Stand-up Comedy Writing

Learn to write a 5 to 7-minute stand-up routine in this course guiding you through the history of stand-up from past to present.
WRITING 961.1

Stealing from Shakespeare

Get a literary history lesson on Shakespeare's impact while reviewing all the ways his words, characters, and plots remain relevant in writing today.    
WRITING X 462.4

Story and Plot

Work to amplify the impact of your plot in telling your story in this technique workshop using readings and discussion to further your craft.
WRITING X 413.1E

Story Structure for the Novel

Develop a solid premise and sketch out your story's structure with the goal of completing a six-page detailed synopsis that you can use to complete a draft of your novel.