Writing classes:

Kick Your Writing Out of the Nest: Thursdays, Oct. 6-Dec. 15, 2011 (No class Nov. 24.) 6:30-9 p.m. Northeast Portland, OR. $200/10 weeks. You’ve spent hours honing your writing. Don’t let it languish in your computer or drawer. Do something with it. Kick it out of the nest. Whether you want to send your funny essays to magazines, submit your short stories to literary journals, or post your writing on a blog, now is the time to get started.

Kickstart Your Writing: Wednesdays, Oct. 5-Dec. 14, 2011 (No class Nov. 23.) 6:30-9 p.m. Northeast Portland, OR. $200/10 weeks. Whether you’re working on a novel or interested in short stories, memoir, essays, articles or other forms of fiction or nonfiction, Kickstart Your Writing offers a supportive environment in which you can work on specific writing projects. Students set weekly goals; read their work aloud; and receive positive, helpful feedback from the instructor and other students.

 To register for either class: Mail payment to Nancy Woods, P.O. Box 18032, Portland, OR 97218. To pay by credit card call (503) 288-2469. For more information: (503) 288-2469, wordpics@aracnet.com, www.nancy-woods.com.