Left Margin LIT: Creative Writing in Berkeley and the East Bay

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Left Margin LIT is a creative writing center offering classes, camaraderie,

and mentorship to East Bay writers of all backgrounds and experience levels.

We aim to promote storytelling and poetry as vital elements of a healthy city: enriching dialogue, building community, and supporting a culture of creativity.

UPCOMING CLASSES

Do you have a great idea for a book but don’t know how to go about writing and selling it? Or have you written a book but are stalled trying to get the attention of agents and publishers...

Begins on April 7th

How to Get Your First (Great) Book Deal

The literary essay often conjures a long piece of writing, something dense or sprawling that explores central questions or ideas. But what about the essay in very short form? The short essay can be...

Begins on April 15th

Reading & Writing

the Very Short Essay

In a dynamic and supportive online community, students in this course will explore the natural world through writing, whether poetry or prose. During class we'll read and discuss brief excerpts of literary...

Begins on April 16th

Responding to Nature

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Left Margin Testimonials

"I came to David when I needed help applying to MFA programs. Some writers will try to shape your work into a style like their own, but David was able to recognize my voice and polish it rather than mold it. Throughout the application process, David responded to every one of my concerns with reassurance and insight. He helped me navigate the painful purgatory of the waitlist, resulting in my acceptance. Without his feedback, advice, and encouragement, I wouldn't be attending my dream school."

Maya

MFA student, University of Michigan

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