His third publication, “Shaky Town,” a novel of interconnected stories set in a fictional 1980s East L.A. neighborhood, arrived at the end of August, thanks in part to a mentee’s…
Tag: Writers’ Program
Noodle, an Internet-famous Pug, Sets the Vibe for the Day
“I think that Noodles is the personification of how we all feel,” says Lia Haberman, a media and marketing consultant and UCLA extension adjunct professor. “We’re all exhausted, we’re all…
Inevitable Foundation Launches to Mentor and Fund Disabled Screenwriters
A recent report on the television writing landscape from the Think Tank for Inclusion and Equity stated that 93% of disabled writers surveyed said they were the only disabled person…
Writer Moisés Zamora Leaps From UCLA Extension to ‘Selena’ on Netflix
When Moisés Zamora started taking screenwriting classes at UCLA Extension in 2014, he had no idea he would one day run a Netflix show about Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla. But…
Nickelodeon Reaches Out to Underrepresented Writers and Artists With Mentorship Program
Sarah Allan, an alumna of the 2018-19 writers class, had been working as a nanny and taking writing courses with UCLA Extension when she heard about Nick’s program. “I thought…
Meet Lois P. Jones: Poet, Radio Host, Poetry Editor
“The years since 2005 have been steadily dedicated to craft with courses and regular workshopping through a local group of Pasadena poets who are accomplished writers all looking to improve…