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Living Dialog Workshop
NEW!
How do you make your characters live through what
they say and how they say it? In this class, The New
York Times best-selling author and veteran editor
Philip Athans, leads a lively discussion on the dos and
don’ts of writing dialog. This class is open to writers
in any genre, and in all forms including prose fiction,
screenplays, game scripting—anywhere a character
might have to speak. We’ll look at positive and negative
examples drawn from different media, and work
through some fun exercises in listening, punctuation,
dialect, context, colloquialism, and more. Fee: $59
Item F9488 P. Athans NORTH, V1127
1 Saturday Oct 4 1:00 - 4:00pm
Outlining and Creating
Your Romance Novel
NEW!
The course is designed to help romantic storywriters
who already have a love story idea in mind, whether
they are beginners or experienced. In each class
we will explore various aspects of a romantic story:
exposition, conflict, complication, heroine, hero,
villain, mentor, climax etc as well as psychological
theories about archetypes, love, and relationship.
You will learn to apply this knowledge in your own
love story development. Students will be required
to read assigned book chapters before every class
meeting and be prepared for a discussion. Fee: $169
Item F9524 A. Ben-Shaul NORTH, V1107
8 Mondays Sep 15 - Nov 3 6:00 8:00pm
Item F9529 A. Ben-Shaul NORTH, V1107
8 Tuesdays Oct 21 - Dec 16 10:00am - noon
Poetry and Healing
Learn to express yourself and increase your literary
skills, while using poetry in this theraputic workshop!
Improve your writing voice, and learn how to chanel
your emotions for expression, and healing. Fee: $49
Item F9536 K. Bond NORTH, V1112
1 Saturday Sep 27 12:30 - 4:30pm
The Magic of Writing for Children
Whether you’re a beginner, or have already published;
whether you want to write for preschoolers,
teens, or in-between, this is the class for you. We’ll
have fun with story voice, dialogue, and a surprise
story bonus. Plus, you’ll have the chance to get
feedback on your writing in a safe environment.
Instructor has four published books and hundreds
of stories. Fee: $195
Item F9511 P. Anderson NORTH, V1127
8 sessions W Oct 1 - Nov 26 6:30 - 9:30pm
Where Do You Get
Your Ideas?
NEW!
Where do a writers ideas come from? How can you
increase those idea, and translate them to the writen
word? Learn about cultivating a writer’s eye, and
then getting your observations on the page, in this
hands-on literary course. Dig deep, and become the
writer you want to be. Fee: $169
Item F9523 M. Beaufrand NORTH, V1021
8 Mondays Sep 15 - Nov 3 6:00 - 8:00pm
Write Your Novel in a Month
Is writing a novel one of your life-long dreams? Join this
8 week class as it hooks up with 100,000 writers worldwide
for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo).
The first classes prepare you for the noveling process,
with practice in characterization, setting, plot, voice,
and dialogue. Then we’re off and writing our 50,000
word manuscripts. During the last class we plan for
revision. This is a great way to write your novel in a
supportive environment. Fee: $195
Item F9517 L. Brandt NORTH, V1125
8 Tuesdays Oct 14 - Dec 9 7:00 - 9:00pm
Writing and Book Coach
Want targeted, one-on-one assistance with your
writing? If you are working on a writing project or a
book for either professional or personal reasons, you
probably have a number of questions. How can I better
organize my thoughts and more clearly express my
ideas? Is my writing ready for readers? If not, why not?
How do I reach my audience more effectively? What
do I need to do to get published? To guide you and
answer these questions, a seasoned professional writer
and editor will provide three hours of one-on-one
consulting or instruction. Fee: $149
Item F9528 G. Campbell Off Campus, TBA
1 Monday Sep 15 12:00 - 12:00am
This class has flexible dates and times, and meets outside
the classroom through out the quarter as arranged by the
instructor and student.
Writing Fantasy and
Science Fiction
In this course, The New York Times best-selling author
and veteran editor Philip Athans, author of The Guide
to Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction (Adams Media
2010), offers insight into the particular demands of
science fiction and fantasy genres from worldbuilding
to magic and technology to polishing your work for
publication. You will have weekly reading and writing
assignments, receive a review of your written work,
and an opportunity to meet and share ideas with other
aspiring science fiction and fantasy authors. Beginners
and experienced writers are welcome. Tuition includes
the cost of textbook. Fee: $199
Item F9510 P. Athans NORTH, V2140
8 Tuesdays Sep 30 - Nov 25 6:30 - 9:30pm
No class on 11/11
Writing Life Stories
NEW!
Learn to share your unique life stories. This interactive
class is developed in seven steps on writing interesting,
informative and entertaining specific “subject” life
stories; why, to whom, and what to write; how to deal
with the challenges and organize techniques to make
your stories interesting. Delores Davis, a retired social
worker, is currently on the faculty of SeniorNet of Puget
Sound where she has been conducting a course called
“Writing Your Life Stories”. Fee: $99
Item F9530 D. Davis NORTH, V2139
6 Mondays Sep 22 - Oct 27 11:00am - 1:00pm
Writing the Hidden Story
This course focuses on the structuring of the novel–often
the most challenging part of novel-writing.
Discover the three words that drive your entire
story. Find out how to avoid mid-novel sag and
how to keep your reader turning pages all the way
to the end. By the end of the session you will have a
complete outline of your novel, and a synopsis– “the
story of the story.” Fee: $169
Item F9537 K. Bond NORTH, V2139
8 Thursdays Sep 18 - Nov 6 6:00 - 8:00pm
Performing Arts
Public Radio Journalism-
Reporting, News Gathering, and
Storytelling
The course introduces students to the basic tools,
techniques and vocabulary of Community Radio
journalism. We will discuss ethical issues in journalism
and how they apply to radio broadcast. Students
will also learn the basics of writing stories for radio
broadcast, voicing techniques and interviewing
skills. Enrollment in this course allows students to
observe and participate in news production at KBCS
91.3 FM Community Radio, located right on the
campus of Bellevue College. After successful completion
of the course you may apply to report and/
or produce for the KBCS News and Public Affairs
Department. Fee: $189
Item F9475 S. Green MAIN, House 4
8 Mondays Oct 6 - Nov 24 6:00 - 8:00pm
Acting for Beginners
This introductory course focuses on the fundamentals
of acting. We’ll explore many of the tools and
techniques the pros use to create a role for the
stage. We will approach the subject through acting
exercises, discussions, and performances in a safe,
respectful environment. A good class for those new
or returning to the theatre arts. Class participation
and commitment is vital. Fee: $205
Item F9496 K. Sutherland NORTH, V0100
10 Tuesdays, S Oct 7 - Nov 8 7:00 - 1:00pm
Jazz and Ballet Workout
Do you find working out at the gym tedious? Then
this class is for you! Bringing together the energetic
and rhythmic movements of jazz dance with the
toning and strengthening benefits of ballet, this
class is a fun way to get in shape. Class focuses on
toning strength, working the lower body, abdominal
and upper arm area, and low impact aerobics.
Wear comfortable clothes, ballet or soft Jazz shoes
recommended. The class is designed for beginners
to intermediate level, all dancers and non-dancers
are welcome. Fee: $115
Item R9542 K. Fedor-White MAIN, R014
8 Tuesdays Oct 14 - Dec 9 7:00 - 8:00pm
Social Dance Beginners I
Want to learn to dance? In this fun and easy class
you will be introduced to the world of dancing with
partners and will learn the basics of the today’s most
popular dances; Salsa, Fox Trot, Waltz Rumba and
Swing. Class focuses on footsteps, techniques of
execution, leading and following, transitions into
variations, as well as musicality, and timing recog-