362 Best Creative Writing Classes in Online

For those writers needing a bit of help getting essays drafted, those facing writer's block, or those interested in learning about various essay forms, Lilly Dancyger's Generative Essay Lab is an instructive and inspiring online class you can take at your own pace. The course looks at five different forms in turn (the flash essay, investigative essay, etc.), and accompanies each with example essays, a craft lesson, and a very specific prompt, aiming to leave writers with five new essay drafts by the end of the class.

This independent study class by Lilly Dancyger (memoirist, essayist, and essay editor) will help you craft a satisfying narrative arc for your memoir. Writers are so immersed in their own lives that it can be difficult to identify moments of revelation and structure the narrative with end and closure. This course helps writers pinpoint the central progression arc in their life's story, as well as plot it in a way that keeps readers engaged. The course includes craft lessons, writing exercises, and tips for outlining an entire memoir.