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33 Best Creative Writing Classes in Boston

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Intro to Playwriting

GrubStreet

Intro to Playwriting is a six-week course designed for beginners who want to write their first stage play, and intermediate playwrights seeking a refresher on the fundamentals.

Website: https://grubstreet.org/workshop/intro-to-playwriting-su24

Categories: Playwriting and Fiction

Start date:

July, 2024

Price:

$560.00

Based in Boston

Level: Any

Class size: 25

Prerequisites: For writers age 13 - 18 ONLY.

Jumpstart Your Writing

GrubStreet

Through a series of engaging writing exercises, we will mine our experiences and imagination for material and bring what we find to life on the page, constructing characters and settings, shaping vivid dialogue, creating imagery, and exploring the nuances of voice.

Website: https://grubstreet.org/workshop/jumpstart-your-writing-su...

Categories: Book, Fiction, Memoir, Nonfiction, and Poetry

Start date:

June, 2024

Price:

$375.00

Based in Boston

Level: Any

Class size: 25

Prerequisites: For writers age 13 - 18 ONLY.

6 Weeks, 6 Essays

GrubStreet

In this fun, intensive class, over the course of six weeks, writers will produce six short essays (between 500 and 1,000 words each). Each week we will look at model essays, and students will respond to prompts based on the works we have read.

Website: https://grubstreet.org/workshop/6-weeks-6-essays-summer-2...

Categories: Essay and Nonfiction

Start date:

June, 2024

Price:

$390.00

Based in Boston

Level: Any

Class size: 25

Prerequisites: For writers age 13 - 18 ONLY.

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Developing Your Short Fiction

GrubStreet

In this course, we'll learn and practice the tried-and-true elements of fiction—style, voice, character, narrative, dialogue, point of view, and revision—with an emphasis on the short story form. Classes will include discussions on various elements of craft and close readings of essays on writing and published stories.

Website: https://grubstreet.org/findaclass/class/developing-your-s...

Categories: Fiction and Short Story

Start date:

July, 2024

Price:

$560.00

Based in Boston

Level: Intermediate

Class size: 12

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Find Your Voice in Fiction

GrubStreet

In this class, we’ll discuss strategies for developing and implementing an engaging voice to carry a compelling story. We’ll cover the importance of point-of-view and its relationship to voice in fiction.

Website: https://grubstreet.org/seminar/find-your-voice-in-fiction...

Categories: Book, Fiction, and Short Story

Start date:

June, 2024

Price:

$75.00

Based in Boston

Level: Any

Class size: 12

Prerequisites: Come prepared to write, and bring a brief one to two paragraph description of your project.

Jumpstart Your Memoir (In Person: Seaport)

GrubStreet

This course has a very clear mission: to get you started on your memoir. Through a series of targeted writing exercises, we will explore the terrain of memoir writing: mining for material, constructing settings, finding emotional stakes and turning points, and looking for connecting threads to identify your overarching theme.

Website: https://grubstreet.org/workshop/jumpstart-your-memoir-su2...

Categories: Book and Memoir

Start date:

June, 2024

Price:

$360.00

Based in Boston

Level: Any

Class size: 12

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Far Out: World-Building in Short Stories

GrubStreet

In this class, we’re exploring the art of inventing new worlds in the small space that is the short story. We’ll experiment with different tools for developing speculative worlds, whether they be sci-fi, fantasy, surrealism, magical realism, horror, or otherwise

Website: https://grubstreet.org/workshop/far-out-world-building-in...

Categories: Fiction and Short Story

Start date:

July, 2024

Price:

$360.00

Based in Boston

Level: Intermediate

Class size: 10

Prerequisites: Please come to the first class with a copy of "an elevator pitch" for your memoir.

Jumpstart Your Memoir (Online: Zoom)

GrubStreet

This course has a very clear mission: to get you started on your memoir. Through a series of targeted writing exercises, we will explore the terrain of memoir writing: mining for material, constructing settings, shaping vivid dialogue, and honing your voice.

Website: https://grubstreet.org/workshop/jumpstart-your-memoir-und...

Categories: Memoir

Start date:

June, 2024

Price:

$375.00

Based in Boston

Level: Intermediate

Class size: 12

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Poetry Revision Workshop

GrubStreet

This online class is meant for poets who have written a few drafts of poems and want a supportive environment and concrete set of tools to polish them. In this class, we will focus on sharpening your editing and revision skills.

Website: https://grubstreet.org/seminar/poetry-revision-workshop-u...

Categories: Poetry

Start date:

June, 2024

Price:

$75.00

Based in Boston

Level: Any

Class size: 25

Prerequisites: For writers age 13 - 18 ONLY.

The Art of Immersive Setting

GrubStreet

Setting and place are a collection of details that will captivate readers. We will uncover the ways to use place and setting to make your story sing. We'll discuss how to make the setting a natural extension of your characters and how to choose the right descriptive details.

Website: https://grubstreet.org/seminar/the-art-of-immersive-setti...

Categories: Book and Short Story

Start date:

June, 2024

Price:

$75.00

Based in Boston

Level: Any

Class size: 12

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Speculative Fiction Workshop

GrubStreet

Speculative fiction is an exciting and fast-evolving genre. This course will offer writers the chance to develop one to two speculative short stories and to participate in a critique workshop with peers. Along the way, study craft and learn from stories written by some of today's most prominent voices, such as Rivers Solomon, Ursula K. Le Guin, Octavia Butler and more!

Website: https://grubstreet.org/workshop/speculative-fiction-workshop

Categories: Fiction and Short Story

Start date:

July, 2024

Price:

$360.00

Based in Boston

Level: Any

Class size: 12

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

6 Weeks, 6 Stories

GrubStreet

Over six weeks, participants will embark on a creative journey to produce six short stories, exploring various themes, genres, and writing techniques. This course offers a unique blend of writing prompts, workshops, and critical feedback sessions that encourage writers to experiment and grow.

Website: https://grubstreet.org/findaclass/class/6-weeks-6-stories...

Categories: Fiction and Short Story

Start date:

June, 2024

Price:

$390.00

Based in Boston

Level: Any

Class size: 30

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

So you’re looking for creative writing classes in Boston

Congrats! By committing to taking a creative writing class in Boston, you’ve taken a big step towards improving your writing skills, and what better place to do it than in The City on a Hill? Some of the world’s most famous authors have come from Boston, including Robert Frost, Sylvia Plath, and Louisa May Alcott—and you may be next to join their ranks.

This directory of the best writing courses in Boston is meant to help you locate the right one for yourself.  We’ve included filters for price and genre so that you can quickly sort through the writing classes. And before you commit to any one writing class, consider the following questions:

  • Who is the instructor?
  • What is the price of the writing course?
  • How far away is the writing course in Boston? Is there a remote alternative?
  • How long could the course last?

Got any questions about finding the right writing class in Boston for you? Feel free to reach out to us at service@reedsy.com. Good luck!

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