Session 1: This four-week series will cover basics for writing genre fiction, and provide useful information whether you write romance, mystery/suspense, thriller, sci-fi or women’s fiction. Classes will focus on character (week 1), setting (week 2), plot (week 3) and what to do with that finished manuscript (week 4).

Session 2: For the second 4 week session of Writing Genre Fiction, we will delve deeper into the subjects from the first session. We will talk more about character development, mood and setting and how to portray them, plotting, point of view, and self-editing. Participants should expect to do classroom writing exercises as well as some (minimal) "homework" writing. Come with your paper and pen or tablet or whatever you are most comfortable with for writing. A big part of the class will focus on the writing itself with in-class critiquing an integral part. Also, self-editing will comprise a significant part.

Members $25/class

Regular $30/class

Please bring a notebook and pen, tablet, laptop or other writing tool you prefer.

It is not required to attend each week, but signing up for all 4 weeks in a session is strongly encouraged as topics may cross over into other weeks within a session.

In order to plan for materials, all seats are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another date or class.

2026 Learn to Write Fiction Sessions