Poetry Publishing Class
(Level 2)


The Poetry Publishing Class is a Community Literature Initiative program focused on teaching writers how to write and finalize manuscripts for publication. This class is for seasoned poets who are seeking a career in poetics.
Classes take place once a week in the evening and are held virtually or in locations across Southern California. We only accept fifteen students per class, so apply now!
Step One
Fill out an application. Attend an interview with one of our admissions representatives. Wait for your letter of acceptance or denial (received within one to two weeks of your interview).
Step Two
Reserve your spot in the program. Click REGISTER below. Only open to students who have been accepted.
Step Three
Enrollment for Fall 2021 semester is still open. If you have been accepted and are registered, click on your preferred location below and submit your tuition to complete the process.

CLI – AUSTIN, TX
10 months, part-time
VIRTUAL
Thursday, 6pm CT
Zoom
Instructor: Camari Carter-Hawkins
TA: Valerie Nies
Tuition
$200/month

CLI – CSULA
10 months, part-time
VIRTUAL (In Person Spring 2022)
Tuesday, 6pm PT
5151 State University Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Instructor: Alex Petunia
TA: Karo Ska
Tuition
$200/month

CLI – INLAND EMPIRE
10 months, part-time
VIRTUAL (In Person Spring 2022)
Tuesday, 6pm PT
Location TBA
Instructor: Brandon Allen
TA: Dea Divi
From:
$200/month

CLI – LONG BEACH
10 months, part-time
VIRTUAL (In Person Spring 2022)
Saturday, 9am PT
1305 CA-1
Long Beach, CA 90806
Instructor: Tommy Domino
TA: Lolo Wink
Tuition
$200/month

CLI – NATIONAL
10 months, part-time
VIRTUAL
Saturday, 9am PT
Zoom
Instructor: Andy Sanchez
TA: Anne Marie Wells
Tuition
$200/month

CLI – USC
10 months, part-time
VIRTUAL (In Person Spring 2022)
Thursday, 6pm PT
3551 Trousdale Pkwy
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Instructor: Ravina Wadhwani
TA: Andrea Lee
From:
$200/month