Introductory classes

Is There a Book in You?

Learn techniques for gaining confidence and develop a clear sense of your book. Leslie Keenan provides advice on the best way to get your book published, suggesting agents, editors, publishers and printers. This is the opportunity to get your book started. A student wrote, “Leslie is inspiring, compassionate and has a natural gift for creating a safe place for a writer. She’s like a living life preserver.” Leslie Keenan has been in publishing for 28 years as an editor, agent, publisher, writer, and teacher. She has helped hundreds of writers find and complete their writing projects.

This class is offered twice a year through Book Passage. You must sign up through them by calling: (415) 927-0960, or visit their website.

You Can Complete That Book

This class is for those who have a clear sense of what they want to write—maybe have even written a good portion of it—but have not been able to complete it. Leslie Keenan offers strategies for maintaining a consistent flow of your writing, helping you get unstuck and complete the project. Keenan has been in publishing for 28 years as an editor, agent, publisher, writer, and teacher, during which she has helped over 200 writers find their voices. One student said, “Leslie was a continued inspiration and I appreciate her perspective, encouragement, eye-opening exercises and her support of us—a superb class.”

This class is offered twice a year through Book Passage. You must sign up through them by calling: (415) 927-0960, or visit their website.

Ongoing Classes

Note: Attendance at one of the two introductory classes at Book Passage is required for all ongoing classes.

Ongoing writing classes are intimate, limited to 5 or 8 people, and offer writers continuous support in reaching their writing goals and accessing creativity.

“I am so grateful to you – I really believe I wouldn’t be where I am, the book written, without your positive support and the safe space you create in the writing groups to share my work.”

–Mardi Kirkland

For more information, see the class schedule.

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