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 the Fall 2022 semester opens on August 1st, 2022. If you are accepted and registered, you will click on your preferred location below and submit your tuition of $250.00 to complete the process.
STUDENT ORIENTATION/CLASSES BEGIN: Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 @ 6 pm PT via Zoom
CLI – CSULA
2 semesters, part-time
VIRTUAL (Fall 2022 & Spring 2023)
Tuesday, 6 pm PT
5151 State University Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Instructor: Alex Petunia
TA: Ruddy Lopez
CLI – INLAND EMPIRE
2 semesters, part-time
VIRTUAL (Fall 2022 & Spring 2023)
Thursday, 6 pm PT
Location TBA
Instructor: Brandon Allen
TA: Lisa Montagne
CLI – LONG BEACH
2 semesters, part-time
VIRTUAL (Fall 2022 Spring 2023)
Saturday, 9 am PT
1305 CA-1
Long Beach, CA 90806
Instructor: Tommy Domino
TA: TBA
CLI – NATIONAL
2 semesters, part-time
VIRTUAL (Fall 2022 & Spring 2023)
Saturday, 9 am PT
Zoom
Instructor: Andy Sanchez
TA: TBA
CLI – USC
2 semesters, part-time
VIRTUAL (Fall 2022 & Spring 2023)
Monday, 6 pm PT
3551 Trousdale Pkwy
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Instructor: Hiram Sims
TA: Anastasia Fenald
CLI – ALUMNI
2 semesters, part-time
IN-PERSON (Fall 2022 & Spring 2023)
Time & Day: TBA
Instructor: TBA
TA: TBA
CLI – SACRAMENTO
2 semesters, part-time
VIRTUAL (Fall 2022 & Spring 2023)
Saturday, 9 am ET/12 noon PT
Instructor: Margaret Elysia Garcia
TA: Annalicia Aguilar
CLI – SAN DIEGO
2 semesters, part-time
VIRTUAL (Fall 2022 & Spring 2023)
Tuesday, 6 pm PT
Zoom
Instructor: Karo Skaa
TA: TBA
CLI – DC
2 semesters, part-time
VIRTUAL (Fall 2022 & Spring 2023)
Thursday, 6 pm ET
Instructor: Anne Marie Wells
TA: TBA