This course for beginning writers helps you assess your potential, identify your strengths, and learn valuable writing techniques. Class exercises and weekly writing assignments help you discover your talents in a variety of forms: short fictional scenes, short story, poetry, and journalistic writing. A supportive atmosphere enables you to see how others respond to your writing. Upon completion, you will have a clearer sense of your writing strengths and directions to take for more advanced courses. fee $470 10 meetings March 11 to May 27: Tues., 7-10 pm 510-642-4111 to register, EDP 013367