| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-04-10 | - |
| 2024-07-02 | - |
Program Overview
This structured writing program guides serious writers through a rigorous regimen of critiques, craft discussions, and self-editing to develop their skills. Participants examine key issues in their work, create compelling storylines, and cast themselves as engaging characters, aiming to complete 50 polished pages suitable for submission. The program fosters a supportive community of passionate writers and provides insights into the current publishing landscape.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Designed for serious writers committed to a structured writing regimen, ongoing critiques, and craft discussions.
- Guides participants in examining key issues in their work, creating involving storylines from real experiences, and casting themselves as compelling characters.
- Develops self-editing skills for polishing and revising material to a level suitable for submission to publishers.
- Discusses the current marketplace.
- Goal: complete 50 well-crafted pages of a project.
Outline:
- Not provided in the context.
Assessment:
- Not provided in the context.
Teaching:
- Instructor-led discussions.
- Critiques and craft discussions.
- Feedback from similarly passionate writers.
- Examination of key issues in participants' work.
- Guidance in creating involving storylines and compelling characters.
- Development of self-editing skills.
- Discussion of the current marketplace.
Careers:
- Not provided in the context.
UCLA Extension
Overview:
UCLA Extension is a renowned continuing education institution affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). It offers a wide range of courses, certificates, and specializations designed for professional development, career advancement, and personal enrichment.
Services Offered:
UCLA Extension provides a comprehensive suite of services for its students, including:
Courses:
Hundreds of open-enrollment courses are available in various fields of study, delivered online, in-person, or in a hybrid format.Certificates:
Students can earn certificates in specialized areas, demonstrating their expertise and enhancing their career prospects.Specializations:
Short series of courses designed to quickly equip students with in-demand skills and knowledge in focused areas.Student Services:
UCLA Extension offers comprehensive support services, including enrollment assistance, financial aid, scholarships, transcripts, career services, and international student support.Corporate Education:
Custom programs and corporate training solutions are available to meet the professional development needs of organizations.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
UCLA Affiliation:
Students benefit from the prestige and reputation of UCLA, a world-class research university.Industry Experts:
Courses are taught by experienced professionals and industry leaders, providing practical and relevant knowledge.Flexible Learning:
UCLA Extension offers a variety of learning formats, including online, in-person, and hybrid options, catering to diverse schedules and preferences.Career Advancement:
Certificates and specializations can enhance career prospects and open doors to new opportunities.Personal Enrichment:
Courses and programs cater to personal interests and provide opportunities for lifelong learning.Academic Programs:
UCLA Extension offers a wide range of academic programs across various fields, including:
Accounting & Finance
Architecture & Interior Design
Business & Management
Communications
Design & Arts
Digital Technology
Education
Engineering
Entertainment
Environmental Studies & Public Policy
Health Care & Counseling
Humanities & Social Sciences
Landscape Architecture & Horticulture
Legal Programs
Real Estate
Sciences & Math
Writing
Other:
UCLA Extension is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), ensuring the quality and rigor of its programs.
Degree Overview:
- Designed for serious writers committed to a structured writing regimen, ongoing critiques, and craft discussions.
- Guides participants in examining key issues in their work, creating involving storylines from real experiences, and casting themselves as compelling characters.
- Develops self-editing skills for polishing and revising material to a level suitable for submission to publishers.
- Discusses the current marketplace.
- Goal: complete 50 well-crafted pages of a project.
Outline:
- Not provided in the context.
Assessment:
- Not provided in the context.
Teaching:
- Instructor-led discussions.
- Critiques and craft discussions.
- Feedback from similarly passionate writers.
- Examination of key issues in participants' work.
- Guidance in creating involving storylines and compelling characters.
- Development of self-editing skills.
- Discussion of the current marketplace.
Careers:
- Not provided in the context.
