This introductory course is for people who want to explore and develop their creative writing skills and gain confidence at all stages of the writing process. We will explore fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and playwriting, with instruction on developing ideas for new or existing work. Class discussion of students' manuscripts supplements short writing assignments, individual feedback, and ongoing conversations centered on the works of writers across genres. Students learn to read as writers, find inspiration, experiment across forms, and edit their own work. Students should bring writing materials to every class and be prepared to write.