The @latimes names Octavia E. Butler's "Parable of the Sower" the "ultimate book club pick." Butler is one of many famous writers who have taken classes at #UCLAExtension's @WritersProgram. latimes.com/entertainment-ar…

Submissions are now OPEN for the 2026 WBD Access Writers Program! Link in bio for more info. Shape Your Story Here #WBDAccess #WarnerBrosDiscoveryAccess #ShapeYourStoryHere #WritersProgram #WBDAccessWritersProgram

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#UCLAExtension's 30th Annual Publication Party brings writers – and bookworms – closer together. #UCLA @writersprogram ow.ly/R7kA50U6web

UPDATE: Industry 101: “Adaptation 101” is 11/13 w/ writers Soo Hugh @shugh100 (Pachinko) & moderator Jacqueline Zambrano (Star Trek: The Next Generation) on what writers should know when adapting a book into a screenplay. Thx to partner @writersprogram. Info & RSVP in bio!

Industry 101: “Adaptation 101” is 11/13 w/ writers Soo Hugh @shugh100 (Pachinko), Anya Leta (Fellow Travelers), & moderator Jacqueline Zambrano (Star Trek) on what writers should know when adapting a book into a screenplay. Thx to partner @writersprogram. Info & RSVP in bio!

For anyone in LA, I'll be reading at the UCLA Extension @WritersProgram Publication Party on Wednesday.

Wish I could have gone, it sounded amazing!!

Thanks for the invite. It was a blast!💥

Whether you’re looking to share creatively through words, improve your written communication, or learn skills in editing, the @writersprogram has something for you. Join the free virtual open house on August 7 to learn more and chat with expert advisors. uclaextension.edu/writing/cr…

Super stoked to be a guest at this workshop. 📣LA denizens! A few remaining seats are waiting for you…

Teaching a workshop on writing Comics and Graphic Novels for the @uclaextension @WritersProgram next week! I'll be joined by some fantastic industry guests. Looking forward to talking shop with them. Class seats are still open, too! uclaextension.edu/writing/cr…

We're excited to officially announce that we're approaching application season for TRIBE Season 3. Please drop what questions you have below! And mark your calendars for our IG Live Q A with founder, @amyaniobi. Tell all your writer friends! #superspecial #tribe #writersprogram

“I like to challenge myself creatively and charge headlong into new genres, new modes of writing, new subjects as much as I can.” Instructor and @writersprogram director @charles_jensen’s new memoir is out now. newsroom.uclaextension.edu/c…

Last night, I gave a diatribe on how work, health life responsibilities sometimes needs to take precedent over writing & that doesn’t make you a failed writer, just so human & my wonderful @WritersProgram student added, “And teaching too!” made me feel so seen.

Calling all writers & industry professionals! Pleased to announce I will be offering a 3 hour lecture on Decolonizing Publishing; culture & writing craft, for UCLA X Open @WritersProgram on February 24th Enrollment opens February 10th!📝 Learn more: uclaextension.edu/writing-jo…

Interview with Anne Belden: Unveiling the Stories Behind “Inflamed” writers.uclaextension.edu/20… via @writersprogram @Inflamed_Book @latimesbooks @pewjournalism @CJR #newbook #nonfiction @Poynter @propublica

Well it’s official! Excited to be teaching TV writing for @WritersProgram starting winter quarter!

Thank you so much UCLA @WritersProgram for the insightful showrunners & show writers seminar, w/ helpful advice from moderator Ed Scharlach, & panelists @Larry_Jacobson @JenniferCorbett @natbernstein856 Nadiya Chettiar. I’ll do my best to remember your tips! 😀