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Note: Though this class is offered as part of the Certificate in Memoir Writing, there is no pre-requisite to join this class. All students, members, and nonmembers are encouraged to enroll. In this workshop, participants will deepen their character work and learn how to craft a compelling memoir scene complete with description, details and dialogue that will bring the written word to life. A deeper understanding of the two voices of memoir will be explored; the voice of innocence and the voice of experience. Participants will gain a strong understanding of how and when to create real, conversational dialogue and utilize flashbacks. Tools to communicate clarity of character will be taught to bring the people in the story to life for the reader. Participants will be encouraged to submit another chapter of their work for peer review. (Those following the certificate program will have 3-5 chapters written by the end of this class.) Class structure: Except for the first class, the first hour will be lecture and the second hour will be read and critique where participants can workshop their material or class assignments. Tone of class: We strive to create a supportive, nurturing environment where participants feel encouraged to share, risk and connect to their most creative self. Our textbook, "7 Essential Writing Tools," is available for purchase on the first day of class for $10 or on Amazon/Kindle. Note: There will be no class on March 28 (San Diego Writers Festival) or April 4 (Easter)! Please also note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

All R&B. All Vibes. All NIGHT! We’re closing out 2025 with your favorite R&B in San Diego. Before you settle in for the holidays, pull up to the city’s largest R&B party where we play all your favorite R&B hits: new and old, slow jams and rump shakers, some ya know and some ya don’t! "Now That’s R&B" is perfect for a link up, date night, girls night out, solo dolo or kicking it with the crew! We’re going ‘til 2 a.m., so get ready for time! And who knows, you might even leave with a new friend or a boo. As always, VIP tables are available for those who want to upgrade their night. Friday, December 19th The Rail - 3796 Fifth Ave 9:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email us at team@sdmelanin.com Visit: https://www.sdmelanin.com/events/nowthatsrnbdec SD Melanin on Instagram and Facebook

Expressive Floral Paintings - Plant play and paint flowers, succulents, leaves, gardens, ponds and forests. Actual plant life may be incorporated into the paint. Create your own colorful tactile landscape All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks, and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Visit: https://evergreen.humanitru.com/web/campaigns/oceanside-museum-of-art~taste-of-art-w-robin-douglas?tab_5161=id%3A22680 Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

Please note there is no class on April 25, 2026. Characters and characterization make or break a novel, and as a writer, you must know not only how to construct a person from the ground up, but also how to skillfully relate that character to your readers through action and thought. This means that complicated backstories are not the be-all-end-all to characters. We need to understand the personalities within our writing. This process can be tricky, but it is a lot of fun. Once you have it down, you’ll never forget it. This course will focus on three main areas of study: - Character Theory - Psychology - Subtext By the time you finish this course, you will not only have fully formed characters that fit your story and style, you’ll know how to use them, too. NOTE: Though this class is offered as part of the Novel Writing Certificate Program, there is no pre-requisite to join this class. All students, members, and nonmembers are encouraged to enroll. Please also note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram