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Poetry Publishing Class
(Level 2)

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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

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CLI – CSULA

2 semesters, part-time 

VIRTUAL (Fall 2022 & Spring 2023)

Tuesday, 6 pm PT

Instructor: Alex Petunia

TA: Ruddy Lopez 

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CLI – INLAND EMPIRE

2 semesters, part-time 

VIRTUAL (Fall 2022 & Spring 2023)

Thursday, 6 pm PT

Instructor: Brandon Allen

TA: Lisa Montagne

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CLI – LONG BEACH

2 semesters, part-time 

VIRTUAL (Fall 2022 Spring 2023)

Saturday, 9 am PT

Instructor: Tommy Domino

TA: Eboni Echols

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CLI – NATIONAL

2 semesters, part-time 

VIRTUAL (Fall 2022 & Spring 2023)

Saturday, 9 am PT

Zoom

Instructor: Andy Sanchez 

TA:  Marissa Isch

Tuition

$250/month

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CLI – USC

2 semesters, part-time 

IN-PERSON (Fall 2022 & Spring 2023)

Monday, 6 pm PT

USC: Kaprielian Hall Room #165

3620 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90089

Instructor: Hiram Sims

TA: Anastasia Fenald

Tuition

$250/month

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CLI – ALUMNI

2 semesters, part-time 

VIRTUAL (Fall 2022 & Spring 2023)

Saturday, 9 am PT

Zoom

Instructor: James Coats and Hiram Sims

TA: TBA

Tuition

$200/month

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CLI –NATIONAL 2

2 semesters, part-time 

VIRTUAL (Fall 2022 & Spring 2023)

Tuesday, 4 pm PT

Zoom

Instructor: Margaret Elysia Garcia

TA: Annalicia Aguilar

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CLI – SAN DIEGO

2 semesters, part-time 

VIRTUAL (Fall 2022 & Spring 2023)

Tuesday, 6 pm PT

Zoom

Instructor: Karo Ska

TA: Mauricio Moreno

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CLI – DC

2 semesters, part-time 

VIRTUAL (Fall 2022 & Spring 2023)

Thursday, 6 pm ET

Instructor: Anne Marie Wells

TA: Ja'Net McDonald and Larissa Freitas 

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