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I've taken a few classes through UCLA Extension. They've been great and there's a ton of specific courses to choose from, so it doesn't feel generic.

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UCLA Extension year round for all genres. Idyllwild Arts has week long summer writing programs onsite in Idyllwild).

I write creative non-fiction (AKA literary nonfiction) and like the courses by the Writing Pad (via Zoom, but local to SoCal) and Craft Talks (via Zoom, based in the Midwest - I think).

If you join FB writing groups you’ll see tons of recommendations. If you specialize in something like mystery, romance, or children’s books, there are specialty groups for many genres.

Then there are the prestigious (and pricey) programs like Community of Writers (FKA “Squaw Valley”) if you have the time and $$…

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