Writing Pad
Live online classes taught by writers
from the biggest shows & publications
(Superstore, The Handmaid’s Tale,
The NY Times, The Paris Review).
Based in Los Angeles.
Get Results.
The structure of our classes, quality of our teachers and strength of our community create results. Postclass, our students have had the following successes:
1069
Published Essays, Stories, Articles & Books
19
Years of Classes
17
Moth StorySLAM Winners
11
Maximum Class Size
14
Sold Podcast Segments to NPR & BBC
173
Fellowships Won
402
TV Show Staff Writing Positions
100
Percent of teachers who are working writers
Build your writing career.
Join the ranks of our accomplished alumni.
Amy Pengra
Writer, Marie Claire
Brandon Burkhart
LA Moth GrandSLAM Winner
Jeff Hanson
5x SF Moth StorySlam Winner
Scott Brody
Contributor, NPR’s All Things Considered
Jill Dodd
Author, The Currency of Love
Kevin McGeehan
Moth Radio Hour
Tammy Delatorre
Writer, LA Times, Salon, Vice and XO Jane
Toni Gallagher
Author, Twist My Charm Series
Lally Katz
Staff Writer, Hit the Road
Skip the MFA.
Why spend thousands on classes taught by dinosaurs when you can study with top working professionals at a fraction of the cost and time?
Structure
Learn the skills necessary to ace your samples and launch your writing career now.
Mentorship
Build relationships with top writers, agents, publishers, execs, and showrunners.
Career Pathway
Enter the marketplace with confidence, without wasting time or money.
Learn smarter.
Over 12 years we've perfected our method of teaching essential skills in a comfortable and supportive environment.
TEACHER
A great teacher inspires, motivates and educates. We have the best around. A professional, working writer will give you real-time feedback on your work.
COMMUNITY
Not just new friends – future collaborators, allies, and colleagues. Join a community of up-and-coming writers.
PROVEN METHOD
Perfectly paired craft lectures, handouts, and in-class exercises to teach you practical techniques.
"The instructors are not only successful in their respective fields, they are also terrific at passing along their knowledge and the benefits of their experience."
Marsha
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"The first reason why the classes at the writing pad are the best in LA is the caliber of instructors."
Devin
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"As soon as I took the first batch of classes here I was hooked."
Joel
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"What a great idea... create an inviting place where writing creatives can develop their craft and connect with professionals!"
Angelica
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"The people who run this take a real interest in seeing writers grow."
Matthew
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"By far the best writing workshop I have ever participated in – and I have taken a bunch."
Claudia
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