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Executive presence isn't an innate trait—it is the ability to inspire confidence, command a room, and align people behind a vision, especially under pressure. It helps bridge the gap between doing great work and leading effectively within an organization. But…
This course offers a supportive, structured space to work on a memoir or personal essays within an ongoing writing group spanning the academic year. Weekly meetings with the same cohort and instructor allow students to build close relationships with engaged…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . This first course in the OWC series introduces the fundamentals of novel design.…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . This first course in the OWC series introduces the fundamentals of novel design.…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . As Mary Karr said, "In some ways, writing a memoir is knocking yourself out with your…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . As Mary Karr said, "In some ways, writing a memoir is knocking yourself out with your…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . In this course, we will continue to build on the foundational elements of…
Turn your ordinary snapshots into extraordinary photographs using the power of the device that is always with you. Smartphones are the most important camera of our age, used for capturing everything from family events to products for business, making art, and…
In The Quick of It , poet Eamon Grennan writes, “we have to be at home here no matter what.” Poetry is a way to bypass the superficial and dive straight into the heart—our own and our readers'. Where else can we be so fully present? In this course, we will…
¡Es hora de aprender español! Whether for business or pleasure, travel abroad, or a trip to the local market, millions of Americans have found Spanish so useful that it has become the nation’s most popularly studied second language. This course is designed to…
Many of us strive to improve key aspects of our lives—whether in our work, health, relationships, community, leisure, or spirituality. This course will help you identify the areas that matter most and develop a focused plan for transformation. We will explore…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . The One-on-One Tutorial will bring together Certificate students and accomplished…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . The One-on-One Tutorial will bring together Certificate students and accomplished…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . The One-on-One Tutorial will bring together Certificate students and accomplished…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . The One-on-One Tutorial will bring together Certificate students and accomplished…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . The One-on-One Tutorial will bring together Certificate students and accomplished…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . The One-on-One Tutorial will bring together Certificate students and accomplished…
Romance writing is currently the hottest genre in publishing. But writing a successful romance novel requires much more than just a great love story. You also need a compelling premise, concise stakes, fully developed conflict, and the genre's standard beats.…
In this course, we will explore not only the craft elements that go into writing short stories, but also the artistic decisions made when shaping fiction. Each week, students will submit 500 words of a story in progress, revising and incorporating the…
Learn how to speak Italian and follow simple Italian conversations in this introductory course. Grammar will be introduced with a communicative, culture-based approach for beginning students, using a grammar book in English. In this course, students will…
This course offers a supportive, structured space to work on a memoir or personal essays within an ongoing writing group spanning the academic year. Weekly meetings with the same cohort and instructor allow students to build close relationships with engaged…
How do we transform the raw material of life into art? To write a compelling personal essay, we must first learn how to pay close attention to our own experiences. The art emerges from capturing, as vividly and precisely as possible, how those experiences…
Begin, develop, or complete your novel this year with a committed mentor and a dedicated community of peers. In Novel Club, we’ll meet weekly to learn the craft of novel writing, beginning with the fundamentals of character, structure, setting, plot, and…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . This first course in the OWC series introduces the fundamentals of novel design.…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . As Mary Karr said, "In some ways, writing a memoir is knocking yourself out with your…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . It is time to envision your memoir’s ending, which will provide a clear sense of…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . In this course, we will continue to build on the foundational elements of…
While some people think of poetry as an elevated, even inaccessible form, much of the most beautiful and enduring poetry has been written in ordinary, everyday language. In this workshop, we will study the effective uses of “plain language” in poetry,…
While plot may be the engine of prose, character is its beating heart. Long after we’ve forgotten the details of a story, we remember Olive Kitteridge’s severity, Arthur Less’s shyness, or the keenly observant protagonists of Katie Kitamura. In this…
The personal essay allows us to take small moments and use them as a portal into deep questions of human experience. In this course, we will approach the personal essay the way painters approach their discipline: first analyzing, then “copying” our forebears.…
These days, readers are craving fantasy, horror, and dystopian novels not just to escape but to confront and illuminate the deepest questions of our time. This course invites you to indulge your imagination and write a speculative novel of your own.…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . This first course in the OWC series introduces the fundamentals of novel design.…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . This first course in the OWC series introduces the fundamentals of novel design.…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . In this course, we will continue to build on the foundational elements of…
This course is no longer being offered. However, a new MLA-style course has taken its place: " American Wilderness and Its Discontents ." We hope you'll join us! ABOUT THIS MLA-STYLE COURSE: This course is open to students who have not previously enrolled in…
Writing groups are essential to most writers, providing structure, deadlines, and thoughtful feedback. Fiction Club brings together short story writers and novelists to trade pages and engage in lively literary conversation in a supportive, generative…
Flash fiction—very short stories that range from 500 to 1,000 words—invites playfulness and experimentation. And yet the fundamentals of fiction writing still hold. In this course, we will touch upon characterization, dialogue, point of view, momentum, and…
Have you always wanted to play guitar but worried it would be too hard to learn? This course makes guitar playing approachable and fun. At a comfortable pace, students will learn basic chords and right-hand accompaniment patterns and apply them to easy folk…
Designed for those with no prior experience, this course introduces the fundamentals of programming through Python, one of today’s most widely used languages. As AI tools make it easier to generate code, understanding how programs actually work has become…
A sketchbook is more than a place for quick drawings; it’s a creative engine, a personal record, and an art form in itself. Whether you’re an artist or curious beginner, this course will show you how to make sketchbooking a regular and rewarding part of your…
Close analytic reading is one of the best ways to improve your fiction. It sharpens your eye for the hidden moves beneath the surface of a story, giving you tools to apply to your own pages. Each week we'll discuss a single story in depth, followed by a brief…
It has never been easier to build an impressive AI prototype. But a compelling demo is one thing; successfully implementing AI inside a real organization is another. Once these systems meet messy enterprise data, operational constraints, security scrutiny,…
Observing the world closely is the first step to capturing it on paper. This hands-on course introduces the fundamentals of observational drawing with a focus on both natural and built landscapes. We’ll begin with core techniques—one- and two-point…
Robotics is moving beyond research labs and factory floors into hospitals, oceans, farms, construction sites, warehouses, classrooms, and the arts. The question is no longer whether robots will shape the future, but how. Steve Cousins, executive director of…
Art has never been created for "the ages." Paintings we now regard as timeless masterpieces were created for viewers from the artist's own time and circumstances. Consequently, much of their embedded meaning is often lost on today's audiences. This course…
When designers face a challenge, they stay curious, creative, and open to experimentation. What if you approached periods of transition, uncertainty, or feeling stuck the same way? Drawing on the acclaimed Stanford class and best-selling book Designing Your…
For any artist, the portrait is one of the most compelling subjects imaginable. We yearn to draw people realistically—to capture the “likeness” of our subjects. This course is about looking, seeing, and drawing portraits well. Regardless of your drawing…
This course is a combination of T-group (“T” is for training) and class exercises with a focus on building and sustaining relationships. T-group is an experiential way of learning about yourself and others that is the cornerstone of the flagship…
“What is a memory? When an unexpected memory comes calling, who answers?” —Lynda Barry The artist and writer Lynda Barry believes that the membrane between memory and imagination is thin, and so do we. In this weekend retreat, we’ll explore that space, moving…
In this course, students will explore cadaver specimens and digital technologies used by Stanford medical students as they prepare for careers in the health sciences and by surgeons in the treatment and care of patients. Although cadaver specimens are the…