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  • Write a personal essay!

    November 2, 2009

    • Hi, there!There are only two more weeks to sign up for my brand-spanking-new Intro to the Personal Essay class at The Writing Salon, and after an incredible, three-day weekend alone at a friend's palatial estate in Sonoma, doing nothing but researching, reading, and writing lesson plans (OK, maybe a little sunbathing on the deck)--as well as starting a new personal essay of my own--I am so ...
  • TAKE MY CLASSES AT THE WRITING SALON!

    September 24, 2009

    • Hi, everyone!I wanted to let you know about three classes I'm teaching at The Writing Salon this fall:*Intro to Creative Writing (9 wks., Tuesdays, 7-9:30 p.m., Oct. 13-Dec. 8, $365):http://www.writingsalons.com/class-descriptions/introcw-pritchett/*Intro to Personal Essays (5 wks., Saturdays, 2-4:30 p.m., Nov. 14-Dec. 19 [skip 11/28], $215): ...
  • Three new classes at The Writing Salon!

    September 17, 2009

    • www.writingsalons.comIntro to Personal Essays - Get ready, get set, GO! Five Saturdays, Nov. 14-Dec. 19 (skip 11/28), 2-4:30 p.m. San Francisco$185 members/$215 others Have you always wanted to write about your crazy family? What about an accident that changed the course of your life? A discovery that changed your perception of the past? A mysterious neighbor whose comings and goings excite your ...
  • Take my Intro to Creative Writing class at the Writing Salon!

    June 18, 2009

    • http://www.writingsalons.com/class-descriptions/introcw-pritchett/ Nine Wednesdays, July 22nd-Sept. 16th, 7-9:30 p.m. $335 members/$365 others San FranciscoThink you want to write, but not sure where to start? “Good news,” says Jenny Pritchett, “it’s all about you!” In this fun, fast-paced class for beginners, you’ll use your own experiences and observations – your unique movement ...
  • "At or Near the Surface" reviewed on New Pages!

    April 1, 2009

    • "Jenny Pritchett is one of those writers whose voice is so distinct and so her own that any material in her hands gets spun into gold. Even though I’ll never forget its contents, At or Near the Surface is one of those few short story collections that will always be within reach for quick and easy reference/rereading. Pritchett’s debut will appeal to a wide range of readers, from those ...
  • NEW CLASS AT WRITING SALON

    March 19, 2009

    • Saturday, May 9th, 10 a.m.-1 pm San Francisco$55 members/$65 others Special Package Deal: Take Jenny’s morning Submission workshop along with Lisa Alpine’s afternoon Self-Publishing workshop and get a discount: $95 for members, $115 for non-members.  You must be sure to select the Submitting/Self-Publishing “Combo” option when you register.“When you truly believe a story or poem is ...
  • TAKE MY CLASS AT THE WRITING SALON!

    January 4, 2009

    • http://www.writingsalons.com/class-descriptions/intro-to-creative-writing-jenny/INTRO TO CREATIVE WRITING -- Having fun with the fundamentalsNine Wednesdays, Jan. 28th-March 25th, 7-9:30 pm; San Francisco$335 members/$365 others Think you want to write, but not sure where to start? “Good news,” says Jenny Pritchett, “it’s all about you!” In this fun, fast-paced class for beginners, ...
  • "AT OR NEAR THE SURFACE" AVAILABLE ONLINE

    December 15, 2008

    • My first book, "At or Near the Surface", is now available online at Small Press Distribution:http://spdbooks.org/details.asp?BookID=9781889292182SPD has 37 in stock; help me sell out by Christmas (and if we do, we'll bring SPD more). It's only $12, one of the stories was just nominated for a Pushcart Prize, and there's plenty of bad behavior and nookie between the covers. Make it your ...
  • MY CLASS AT THE WRITING SALON

    December 9, 2008

    • i'll be teaching a class this winter at the writing salon! if you don't know it already, the writing salon is a fabulous and independently owned school that offers writing classes, with beautiful, comfortable settings in SF and berkeley (my class is in SF). they even offer coffee, tea, and munchies :)where to sign up: ...
  • ONE SPOT LEFT!

    October 23, 2008

    • ONE SPOT LEFT!Jenny Pritchett will lead a private creative-writing workshop in her home in San Francisco beginning Wednesday, October 29, from 7-10 p.m. The workshop will be kept small to facilitate as much personal attention as possible. Cost is $250.The workshop is intensive; each member will be workshopped each week, which means writing and revising are paramount. We begin with group writing ...
  • Private creative-writing workshop

    September 15, 2008

    • Jenny will lead a private creative-writing workshop in her home in San Francisco beginning Wednesday, October 29, from 7-10 p.m. The workshop will be kept small to facilitate as much personal attention as possible. 2-4 spots remain. Cost is $250.The workshop is intensive; each member will be workshopped each week, which means a lot of writing and revising. We begin with group writing exercises, ...
  • Release party announced!

    September 15, 2008

    • The release party for "At or Near the Surface" from Fourteen Hills Press will be Wednesday, November 12, at Million Fishes Gallery in San Francisco. More information, including opening act, times, and directions, to follow.
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