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In the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers keep seizing land in areas where Palestinians have lived for generations. The conflict even reaches caves in remote corners of the territory.

In this class I’ll share tips of the trade mastered over my 25 years as a travel journalist. You’ll learn how to sell vacation stories to publications and online. My class teaches how to access editors, decipher editorial guidelines, compose a query, negotiate contracts, qualify for press trips, find unique story angles, delve into social media, become a published author, and much more. I’ve worked in print, radio, television and online. Coverage includes Huffington Post, USA Today, Travel + Leisure magazine, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, and the Travel Channel. I’ve authored two travel books. First, a pet-friendly travel guide – "The Privileged Pooch, Luxury Travel With Your Pet in Southern California." The second book – "On A Mission" – profiled my 800-mile walk to visit California’s 21 missions. Yup, walk! I segued my travel writing skills into an online business . This includes a website/blog, the Global Personal Shopper online shop, thousands of social media followers, consulting and teaching. Throughout my career I’ve taught travel writing at Grossmont College and San Diego Writers, Ink. I thoroughly enjoy teaching students how to break into the travel writing industry. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

In this six week workshop, students will expand upon what they have learned about the key components of novel writing. The focus of this workshop will be on character development, scene building, narrative structure and the process of writing a first draft. Participants will be encouraged to submit a chapter of their work for peer review. Previous Novel Writing Certificate classes are recommended as a prerequisite. However, experienced/advanced writers may take this workshop with instructor approval. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

If you have ever wondered what makes a successful screenplay before it can be made into a successful film, what separates a spec script from a production script or a shooting script, or how a screenplay differs from other forms of writing, then this class is for you. Join me as we wade through the ins and outs of screenwriting, the elements that comprise a successful screenplay, and how to identify these elements in successful scripts and movies. Beginning with the basics, you will learn how a screenplay is built, with emphasis on character and structure, dialogue and scene-building, genre, theme, goals, and knowing your audience. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Poetry is not about perfection — it’s about freedom, and this course is your invitation to claim it. Whether you’re picking up a pen for the first time or returning to a poetry practice you’ve always loved, you’ll explore 10 strategies designed to unleash your most authentic voice. From drawing inspiration from everyday life and nature, to writing from personal experience and emotion, to finding the confidence to share your work with the world — every lesson is a step toward liberation. Your voice deserves to be heard, exactly as it is. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

This course aims to teach students the methods to write flash essays and vignette-style stories. Whether writing for journal competitions or to practice precision, brevity is an important skill to master. Show that you are an expert with words by displaying clarity and concision through the art of either flash fiction or prose. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

The design process for new memorials shouldn't be fast-tracked or dictated by a select few, experts say. But a small group of people close to President Trump played an outsized role in the arch's quick approvals.

As droughts worsen and freshwater grows scarce, desalination is expanding rapidly. More than 20,000 plants now convert seawater to drinking water worldwide. Most use reverse osmosis, forcing seawater through membranes that filter out salt.

A growing number of state and local officials are backing a bill to end a long-running tax break for the immigration detention facility, which was revealed by a KPBS investigation earlier this year.

The economic collapse of Venezuela has pushed its healthcare system to the brink. The disaster is now adding to the stress.