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CLASSES

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  • Writing Intensive
Writing Intensive
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ONLINE WRITING INTENSIVE: Poking the Canon: The Art and Craft of Adaptations (Mondays)

Instructed by Emilio Williams
$180 – (per month) General | $140 – (per month) Tier 1 Members

ONLINE WRITING INTENSIVE: Poking the Canon: The Art and Craft of Adaptations (Mondays)

Instructed by Emilio Williams
Date June 22 @ 8:00 am –
August 10 @ 10:00 am CDT
Venue Online via Zoom
Cost $140 – (per month) Tier 1 Members
$180 – (per month) General
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Writing Intensive
BACKGROUND: Bright red fading to magenta PHOTO: Playwright Emilio Williams, a white man with brown hair and salt and pepper facial hair is shown facing the camera with his arms crossed, wearing a black shirt with white Polka Dots against a green background.

ONLINE WRITING INTENSIVE: Poking the Canon: The Art and Craft of Adaptations (Saturdays)

Instructed by Emilio Williams
$180 – (per month) General | $140 – (per month) Tier 1 Members

ONLINE WRITING INTENSIVE: Poking the Canon: The Art and Craft of Adaptations (Saturdays)

Instructed by Emilio Williams
Date June 27 @ 8:00 am –
August 22 @ 10:00 am CDT
Venue Online via Zoom
Cost $140 – (per month) Tier 1 Members
$180 – (per month) General
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Masterclass
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ONLINE MASTERCLASS: PLAY(your)WRITING: Exploring Game Writing as a Medium

Instructed by Whitney Rowland
$25 – General Application Fee | $15 – Tier 1 Member Application Fee

ONLINE MASTERCLASS: PLAY(your)WRITING: Exploring Game Writing as a Medium

Instructed by Whitney Rowland
Date June 30 @ 4:30 pm –
September 1 @ 7:30 pm CDT
Venue Online via Zoom
Cost $15 – Tier 1 Member Application Fee
$25 – General Application Fee
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Writing Intensive
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ONLINE WRITING INTENSIVE: Writing A Play for Young Audiences (Tuesdays)

Instructed by Idris Goodwin
$180 – (per month) General | $140 – (per month) Tier 1 Members

ONLINE WRITING INTENSIVE: Writing A Play for Young Audiences (Tuesdays)

Instructed by Idris Goodwin
Date June 30 @ 6:00 pm –
August 18 @ 8:00 pm CDT
Venue Online via Zoom
Cost $140 – (per month) Tier 1 Members
$180 – (per month) General
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Writing Intensive
BACKGROUND: Shades of purple fading from dark to light PHOTO: Headshot of Idris Goodwin, a grown man who don't want no problems.

ONLINE WRITING INTENSIVE: Writing A Play for Young Audiences (Wednesdays)

Instructed by Idris Goodwin
$180 – (per month) General | $140 – (per month) Tier 1 Members

ONLINE WRITING INTENSIVE: Writing A Play for Young Audiences (Wednesdays)

Instructed by Idris Goodwin
Date July 1 @ 6:00 pm –
August 19 @ 8:00 pm CDT
Venue Online via Zoom
Cost $140 – (per month) Tier 1 Members
$180 – (per month) General
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What’s in our education programming?

01
Seminar

Description
Seminars are topics-based sessions open to writers at all experience levels.

Length

  • 1 session
  • 1.5 – 2-hours

Class Modality
One-time session

Experience Level
(beginner, intermediate, advanced, etc.)

All experience levels

Student Cap
No cap

Assignment Expectations
1.5 hours of work total

Feedback
Limited

Cost
$15 Tier 1 Members, $25 Tier 2, Tier 3, Non-Members

Seminar Refund Policy

We are happy to offer full refunds for seminar registrations if you are no longer able to attend.

However, please note:

  • If you request access to seminar notes, recordings, or additional resources, you will not be eligible for a refund, even if you did not attend the live session.
  • This policy helps us honor the value of the materials provided to participants and the preparation work done by our instructors.
02
Classes

Description
Classes are weekly sessions in person or virtually (via Zoom and via Canvas) with synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid-asynchronous learning opportunities. These classes go in-depth on a topic, with opportunities for writing, experimenting, sharing, and discussing work with the instructor and peers.

Length

  • 6-8 weeks
  • 1.5 – 2-hour sessions

Class Modality

  • Synchronous
  • Hybrid-Asynchronous
  • Asynchronous

Experience Level
(beginner, intermediate, advanced, etc.)

Determined by the instructor

Student Cap
15

Assignment Expectations
1-3 hours of work weekly

Feedback

  • Minimal written and verbal feedback
  • Limited workshop opportunities

Cost

$175 Tier 1 Members, $200 Tier 2, Tier 3, Non-Members

Cancellation

Class Session

Refund

After Session #1

80% refund

After Session #2

60% refund

After Session #3

40% refund

After Session #4 and beyond

No refund

03
Writing Intensives

Description
Workshops are weekly synchronous sessions in person or virtually (via Zoom). These workshops are goal-oriented writing accountability groups focused on revising or generating new drafts of plays with extensive opportunities for writing, sharing, and discussing work with the instructor and peers.

Length

  • 4-10 weeks
  • 2-hour sessions

Class Modality

  • Synchronous
  • Hybrid-Asynchronous

Experience Level
(beginner, intermediate, advanced, etc.)

Determined by the instructor

Student Cap
8

Assignment Expectations
2-4 hours of work weekly

Feedback

  • In-depth verbal feedback
  • Extensive workshop opportunities

Cost per week

  • $35 Tier 1 Members
  • $45 Tier 2, Tier 3, Non-Members

Writing Intensive Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans change. This policy outlines the refund and cancellation terms based on the length of the Writing Intensive you’re enrolled in. These policies help us manage waitlists, classroom continuity, and instructor preparation.

Session Cost:

  • Tier 1 Members: $35 per session
  • Tier 2, Tier 3, and Non-Members: $45 per session

🔹 4-Week Intensives

  • Cancel the week prior to or during the week the class begins:
    Partial refund issued. You will be charged for the first session only.
  • Cancel during Weeks 1–4:
      No refunds will be issued.

🔹 6-Week Intensives

  • Cancel the week prior to or during the week the class begins:
    Partial refund issued. You will be charged for the first session only.
  • Cancel during Weeks 1–4:
    Partial refund issued. You will be charged for:
    • All completed sessions,
    • Plus one additional session.
  • Cancel after Week 4:
    No refunds will be issued.

🔹 8-Week Intensives

  • Cancel the week prior to or during the week the class begins:
    Partial refund issued. You will be charged for the first session only.
  • Cancel during Weeks 1–4:
    Partial refund issued. You will be charged for:
    • All completed sessions,
    • Plus one additional session.
  • Cancel during Weeks 5–8:
    No refunds will be issued.

🔹 10-Week Intensives

  • Cancel the week prior to or during the week the class begins:
    Partial refund issued. You will be charged for the first session only.
  • Cancel during Weeks 1–4:
    Partial refund issued. You will be charged for:
    • All completed sessions,
    • Plus one additional session.
  • Cancel during Weeks 5–6:
    Partial refund issued. You will be charged for:
    • The first session,
    • Plus two additional sessions.
  • Cancel during Weeks 7–8:
    Partial refund may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on class size and replacement availability.

Cancel after Week 8 (Weeks 9–10):
No refunds will be issued.