UCLA Extension Writers' Program

Advanced Submission Guidelines

The Writers' Program offers several advanced-level courses each quarter in screenwriting and creative writing, both onsite and online. These courses are primarily workshop-based and designed for students who are well into their projects.

Admission into advanced-level courses is by submission only.

See full instructions below.

The submission deadlines for 2009/2010 are as follows:

Fall Quarter 2009 - September 8

Winter Quarter 2010 - December 7

Spring Quarter 2010 - March 8

Summer Quarter 2010 -- June 7, 2010

Instructions for Submitting to Advanced-Level Courses:

Submissions must be sent via email, unless otherwise instructed in course description. Submit as .RTF or .PDF to writers@uclaextension.edu; note the instructor name and course title in the subject line.

Include a cover letter with your name, address, email address, and phone number, and a brief description of your sample. If you are submitting to more than one course, indicate in your cover letter your order of preference. If the type of writing sample is not specified in the course description, submit a writing sample of up to 3,000 words. (For novel, playwriting, and memoir courses, the sample should be an excerpt from the project you plan to work on during the course.)

On the rare occasion that the course requires a hard copy submission, mail your sample to the course instructor, c/o Writers' Program, 10995 Le Conte Avenue, Room 440, Los Angeles, CA 90024-1334. Include a cover letter, following the instructions above. Samples are not returned. Do not send originals.

Do not attempt to register for advanced-level courses until you receive notification of acceptance from the Writers' Program. All applicants are notified of their status within 10 working days after the deadline--accepted students can enroll at this time. Full payment of course fees are due upon acceptance. We are unable to provide any comments or critiques on student submissions.

Advanced-level courses carry stricter refund policies and penalties. The nonrefundable amount varies and is listed in each course description. Students who have enrolled in another Writers' Program course may transfer the full course fees to the advanced course. Student must pay any difference in fees if transferring credit.

Submissions sent after the deadline may not be accepted. Deadlines are subject to change. Contact the Writers' Program by phone at (310) 825-9415 for the most up to date information.

If you do not receive an email confirmation that your submission has been received, please contact the Writers' Program office at writers@uclaextension.edu or (310) 825-9415 for the most up to date information. The Writers' Program is not responsible for submissions lost due to internet or mechanical failure.