Courses
The Opening is a place for writing that emphasizes the intuitive mind of the writer. We prioritize open-ended exploration and a playful attitude for discovering the unexpected in ourselves, and in the world. All classes include a chunk of writing time, feedback from the instructor and your peers, and truly unique approach to generating new writing. Get expert coaching, innovative exercises and supportive feedback in all of our classes.
Online Book Completion Course
Write a book online and have a blast doing it with The Opening A 10-Week Online Writing Course Offered Live by Computer Conference Starting Tuesday June 27, 10am-12:30pm PST Finish the book you want to…
WRITING RETREAT in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Spend four glorious days wrapped in your writing in the beautiful countryside of the Santa Cruz mountains. Get help with overall organization, working wisely with your inner critic, revising strategies, time management, doubts about your project, a…
Book Completion Group: Santa Cruz
Working on a larger project? Or have an idea for one? This class is for you if you want focused, individual coaching, the support of a group, and precise, useful feedback on your work. Because…
Writing from the Subconscious
Use writing to open your mind, generate great new material,and write in ways you never have before! “It is the pen which dreams.” -Gaston Bachelard Bring true creativity to each next word…
Book Completion Group: East Bay
Working on a larger project? Or have an idea for one? This class is for you if you want focused, individual coaching, the support of a group, and precise, useful feedback on your work. Because…
TEACHER TRAINING: 100 Hour Certificate Course
Learn how to inspire and professionally guide all people who want to write. Andy Couturier, MA, has been leading writing groups professionally for 20 years. His approach is explicitly non-hierarchical, open-ended and generous to…
"Andy, Thank you for your faith and encouragement in me, for the gentle and overt invitations to return to the writing, to explore what's possible, to remember to nourish my soul. I love the intimacy, sharing and support of our group." — Monica Lemos, nurse Aphorisms“Instead of learning formulaic, cookie-cutter techniques, it's more important to find a way to write that reflects your own murky and quirky unique self.”
Get Your Writing Juices Flowing
and Have a Blast Doing It
Courses That Open Your Mind, Connect You With Others
and Help You Finish Your Project