In this introductory overview class, we will explore the basics of the different creative writing forms: fiction (both short stories and novels), creative nonfiction (memoir and personal essay), and poetry. Through a series of readings, in-class writing exercises, and discussions, students will have the opportunity to try their hand at all these types of writing. This class is ideal for beginners who have little to no experience in creative writing and want to learn more about all the different possibilities within this art form. Please note that this is not a workshop class, although students will have the opportunity to receive feedback during in-class sharing. 

Instructor: Emily Cataneo

Dates: Begins Monday, May 13, 2024 and runs every Monday for six weeks

Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Level: Beginner and above

Location: 719 N. Person St., Raleigh, NC

12 seats max

$499: true price

$280: base price

$305, $330, $380: donate an extra $25, $50, or $100 to our scholarship fund

(Returning students receive 10 percent off).

A note on pricing:  the “true price” reflects the true cost of the class, which includes paying a fair wage to our staff and instructors, rental fees for the Redbud headquarters and for the community spaces where we host our classes, website and administrative/commerce fees, outreach and advertising to spread the word about our offerings, and the coordination and administration for our community classes, which serve people who could not otherwise access creative writing. We’re not a university or a large corporation and that means we don’t have an operating budget we can rely on; we’re proud to be a small, local, women- and minority-run business that is passionate about bringing the transformative power of the arts to our community. Your tuition helps Redbud with the critical work of keeping the arts accessible to the public. 

We also offer students a chance to donate to our scholarship fund. At check-out, you will be given the option of choosing a donor price. If you choose one of these prices, the extra $25, $50, or $100 will go towards scholarships for students who would not be able to afford our classes otherwise.  Thank you in advance for considering making a contribution to inclusivity and access!

Read the fine print, including our refund policy, here.