In-Person Classes
In-Person
Intro to Fiction
For beginning fiction writers ready to write stories and scenes that work.
Harvey Milk Center for the Arts
50 Scott Street, San Francisco
Instructor: Nick Mamatas
Schedule: Saturdays | 2:00pm-4:30pm
In-Person
Advanced Prose: The Art & Craft of Storytelling
Learn to use the 9 universal elements of storytelling to create a compelling and realistic story that readers can feel.
Harvey Milk Center for the Arts
50 Scott Street, San Francisco 94117
Instructor: Alexandra Kostoulas
Schedule: Saturdays | 10:30-1:30
Jan 31 – Mar 7, 2026
In-Person
Write Your Year: New Year’s Planning Workshop
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to write more in 2026? Jumpstart your writing journey with a 2-week in-person workshop that supports your goals.
Harvey Milk Center for the Arts
50 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA
Instructor: Alexandra Kostoulas
Schedule: Saturdays | 10:30am-1:30pm
Jan 10 – 17, 2026
In-Person
Method Writing
Finding your voice in poetry and prose. Learn to start from where you are. Find your deep voice. Use it to tell unforgettable poems and stories.
Harvey Milk Center for the Arts:
50 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
Instructor: Alexandra Kostoulas
Schedule: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Nov 8 – Dec 13, 2025
In-Person
Intro to Fiction | Sept 13-Oct 18 2025
Where does your story start? How on Earth do you keep it going? What’s the difference between ending a story and just stopping it? Learn the architecture of story and build your own with Nick Mamatas.
Harvey Milk Center for the Arts
50 Scott Street, San Francisco
Instructor: Nick Mamatas
Schedule: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Sep 13 – Oct 18, 2025
In-Person
Creative Writing Summer Camp | August 18-22
A week-long summer camp for teens who love to write in San Francisco! | Week 2: August 18-22
Harvey Milk Recreational Arts Center
50 Scott Street, San Francisco
Instructor: Alexandra Kostoulas
Schedule: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Aug 18 – 22, 2025