Writers Workshop

This course serves as an introductory-level creative writing workshop. You’ll explore and develop your own voice across various genres, including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, spoken word, visual or multimodal media and/or hybrid mediums. You’ll read, share and constructively critique each other’s work in a supportive writing community and build toward composing a final portfolio of creative work. The workshop culminates in a class reading that's open to family and friends. 

Who Should Register 

This course is for incoming ninth to 12th graders who are interested in creative writing and eager to gather with peers to share inspiration, ideas and approaches to writing. Creative writing experience is not necessary. This course is not for those who need remedial writing help, and all students should have a high level of English language proficiency.

Instructor

Jessica Holmes (remote) and Julie Olsen (UW Seattle)

More Information

The in-person section of this course is taught on the UW Seattle campus.  

The remote section is taught via Canvas and/or Zoom video conferencing. Classes meet in real time and are not recorded. To participate, you should have access to a computer with a high-speed internet connection and a headset and webcam. 

See the Policies page for details about registration policies, COVID-19 vaccination requirements and more. 

Details

Jun 27–Jul 8, 2022 A No class Jul 4	Day Mon–Fri	Time 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
	Location Remote	Cost $630
	Refund Deadline May 18, 2022	Status Closed

Jul 11–Jul 22, 2022 B	Day Mon–Fri	Time 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
	Location UW Seattle	Cost $700
	Refund Deadline Jun 1, 2022	Status Closed

Apr 5–May 26, 2022	Day Tue, Thu	Time 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
	Location Remote	Cost $540
	Refund Deadline February 28, 2022	Status Closed

Jun 21–Jul 2, 2021 Sect. A	Day Mon–Fri	Time 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
	Location Remote	Cost $675
	Refund Deadline May 10, 2021	Status Closed

Jul 6–Jul 16, 2021 Sect. B	Day Mon–Fri	Time 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
	Location Remote	Cost $610
	Refund Deadline May 25, 2021	Status Closed

Jan 5–Mar 11, 2021	Day Mon, Thu	Time 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
	Location Remote	Cost $675
	Refund Deadline Dec 15 (100%)	Status Closed

Jun 22–Jul 2, 2020 no class Jul 3	Day Mon–Fri	Time 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
	Location Remote	Cost $575
	Refund Deadline May 20 (100%)	Status Closed

Jul 20–Jul 31, 2020	Day Mon–Fri	Time 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
	Location UW Seattle	Cost $645
	Refund Deadline May 13 (100%)	Register

Jul 22–Aug 2, 2019	Day Mon–Fri	Time 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
	Location Bellevue	Cost $640
	Refund Deadline May 15 (100%)	Status Closed

Aug 5–Aug 16, 2019	Day Mon–Fri	Time 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
	Location UW Seattle	Cost $640
	Refund Deadline June 12 (100%)	Status Closed