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NEW! Comic Books Aren’t
Just for Kids
Getting Started in
Comics & Graphic
Novels
Comic books are more
popular than ever,
both as a storytelling
medium as well as a starting point for
launching larger multimedia properties.
Get an overview of the process of creating
a comic book, from concept to production
and distribution. Explore where ideas come
from, what sells, what a script looks like,
and how you can find the collaborators
you’ll need. Get ideas about directions
you might go with your comic book from
publishing to expanding it into a full
graphic novel to developing it for other
media. Whether you are an artist who wants
to venture into a new medium or are a
storyteller with ideas that you think would
work as a comic or graphic novel, this class
will get you going. Collaboration within the
class is encouraged.
Alex Delia
is a local
comic book creator and publisher currently
writing a book about the independent book
publishing process. He is a film school
graduate and works in the animation
industry.
$56 Non-Member
$44 Member
$1 materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
1441L: One Thu., 6-9PM 2/25
1441M: One Thu., 6-9PM 3/31
1441N: One Mon., 6-9PM 4/18
Your Life in Print
Memoirs, Personal Essays, & Auto-
biographical Fiction
You have a story to tell and probably at
least one book in you. Memoir writing is a
valuable tool for understanding the meaning
of your life, processing your experiences,
and learning all that can be learned from
them. It’s a way of turning profound
moments into art and giving others the
chance to learn and be moved by your life
story. Learn what a memoir is and how
to focus the themes and time—frames of
your life in order to write a memoir. Learn
the difference between writing a summary
and describing a scene and how you can
mix the two. Through discussion, reviewing
sample memoir pieces, and in-class writing
exercises, novelist and writing teacher
Evon
Davis
will get you telling the story of your
life.
$51 Non-Member
$39 Member
$20 optional materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
2048CK: One Sun., 9:30AM-12:30PM 1/24
Dipping Your Toe into
Creative Writing
Explore the craft of creative writing with
this taster class covering the basic tools
writers need to transform their ideas from
concept to the page. This one-session class
is ideal for new writers wanting an overview
of topics important to creative writing
and for intermediate writers looking for a
condensed refresher. The class incorporates
lecture with short writing exercises designed
to apply concepts. Topics include a basic
introduction to story and plot, narration
and point of view, as well as setting and
character. By the end of the class, writers
will not only be able to apply these basic
concepts to their writing, but also have
the resources and the direction for further
study either independently or in a formal
setting.
Rick Gustafson
developed this class
to share “the things he wished he’d known
about writing” early in his career. Rick has
an MLS from the University of Denver and
has won several writing awards for fiction
including the E.M Koeppel Short Fiction
prize in 2014. He is a weekly contributor
to Colorado Community Media and works
fulltime as a writer.
$51 Non-Member
$39 Member
$5 materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
2059K: One Tue., 6:30-9PM 1/5
2059L: One Tue., 6:30-9PM 2/16
2059M: One Tue., 6:30-9PM 3/29
Beginning Creative Writing
Stories come from all sorts of places,
including dreams, memories, or mysterious
places in our imagination. Turning these
sparks of inspiration into authentic writing
that engages, evokes, and entertains is a
process that takes equal parts dedication
and liberation. Through this course,
students will develop an original piece
of creative writing with guidance from
peers and instruction that focuses on
creating compelling characters, settings,
conflict, and an authentic narrative voice.
Course sessions will consist of lectures,
discussions, workshops, and writing
exercises. Instructor
Eric Erickson
earned
an MA in English and Creative writing and
has published fiction in several literary
journals. He is currently nearing the
completion of his first novel.
$131 Non-Member
$119 Member
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
1909AA: Four Tue., 6-8PM Begins 1/12
1909AB: Four Mon., 6-8PM Begins 2/8
1909AC: Four Mon., 6-8PM Begins 3/14
Grammar for Grown-Ups
Do you ever wonder why “University” is only
capitalized when it’s preceded by something
like “Colorado Free”? Do you sometimes
struggle with whether you need its or it’s in
a sentence? And what about commas - how
do you know when you need one? If so,
help is here! It’s easier than you think to
master the real-world grammar you need to
know in order to write a great memo, blog
post, cover letter, or other communication
that presents you in the best possible way
- without embarrassing errors. Review the
basic parts of speech and how to use them,
clarify the comma situation, and watch your
confidence grow.
Lisa Napell Dicksteen
has been a writer and editor for over 25
years. Her writing has appeared in The New
York Times, Bride’s, and numerous other
publications. She has a master’s degree
in teaching secondary English and years
of experience working with students of all
ages.
$46 Non-Member
$34 Member
$4 materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
1910U: One Tue., 7-9PM 2/9
1910V: One Wed., 7-9PM 3/23
1910W: One Tue., 7-9PM 4/19
How to Be a Travel Writer
The Easy Way!
If you have the wanderlust but not the
money to pay for it, consider becoming a
travel writer. Travel writers stay in the best
hotels, eat the finest food, and experience
VIP treatment for free. Gain the inside
information necessary to get started in this
exciting career. Learn the secrets of travel
writing, how to get started with local and
online publications, and use the Internet to
find out about free trips and the best sites
for writers. Learn how to build a media
contact list, obtain assignments, approach
airlines for free airfare, conduct interviews,
create a portfolio, and take photos that sell.
Discover advanced techniques for writing
product reviews and how to obtain apparel,
gear, and accessories without paying a cent.
Ron Stern
is the travel columnist for the San
Diego Community Newspaper Group and
editor-in-chief of JustSayGo. The materials
fee includes two booklets that provide you
with many more opportunities for discount
travel and are loaded with insider contacts
for the travel industry.
$56 Non-Member
$44 Member
$25 optional materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
1937DY: One Sun., 1-4PM 1/10
Last chance for Your Life in Print!
Last chance for How to Be a Travel Writer!
