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117 Best Book Creative Writing Classes in 2024

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Find your way into your characters’ motivations, interiority, and relationships in this generative workshop for short story writers and novelists. We’ll create complex characters through in-class writing, discussion of short story and novel excerpts, and reimagining in-progress and new work. Open to all writers.

Website: https://atticinstitute.com/node/2870

Categories: Book

Start date:

September, 2024

Price:

$275.00

Based in Portland

Level: Any

Length: 4 classes (2.5 hours each)

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Writing the Memoir 101

Writer's Digest University

This course teaches structuring personal stories into a memoir, developing storytelling skills, and includes writing assignments with instructor feedback. It covers personal memoir types, character roles, organizing material, crafting scenes, writing opening pages, and finishing strategies.

Website: https://writersdigestuniversity.mykajabi.com/writing-the-...

Categories: Book

Start date:

December, 2024

Price:

$379.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 6 sessions over 12 weeks.

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course offers a 2.5-hour session focusing on understanding your inner artist, setting goals, and creating a structured literary life. Participants will receive guidance on their unique passion and purpose, motivational inspiration, and access to community resources.

Website: https://thewritingbarn.com/class/tap-your-creative-vein-u...

Categories: Book

Start date:

January, 2025

Price:

$45.00

Based in Austin

Level: Any

Length: 1 session, 2.5 hours

Class size: 100+

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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This workshop focuses on overcoming writing resistance, offering tools for time organization, daily writing routines, and establishing support networks. It is applicable to various genres including blog, essay, memoir, nonfiction, novel, poetry, screenplay, and TV pilot.

Website: https://writingpad.com/classes/online-resistance-smackdow...

Categories: Book

Start date:

December, 2024

Price:

$95.00

Based in Los Angeles

Level: Any

Length: 1 session (3 hours)

Class size: 25 seats max

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Story Mapping

The Writing Salon

This two-part online class helps writers organize their ideas into a structured story. Participants learn about story structure, character development, pacing, and the importance of knowing the story's ending.

Website: https://www.writingsalons.com/event/story-mapping-fall-2024/

Categories: Book

Start date:

December, 2024

Price:

$145.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 2 classes (2.5 hours each)

Class size: 14

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This six-week class focuses on generating a 2-6 page fictional narrative, developing it through two drafts with emphasis on voice and tone, alongside character development and pacing.

Website: https://literary-arts.org/event/discovering-and-embracing...

Categories: Book

Start date:

January, 2025

Price:

$325.00

Based in Portland

Level: Beginner

Length: 6 sessions from January 11 to February 8, 2025, 10:00 - 12:00

Class size: 9

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

The course focuses on creative writing through engaging exercises that promote character creation, dialogue, and vivid imagery, catering to both beginners and experienced writers. Participants will read various short pieces from renowned authors.

Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class

Categories: Book

Start date:

October, 2024

Price:

$375.00

Based in Boston

Level: Beginner

Length: 6 weeks (1 session per week)

Class size: 12 seats max

Writing Workshop

Minneapolis Writers' Workshop

In this course, participants will join a virtual writer’s critique and support group, with weekly meetings for feedback and critiques, as well as Open Read nights where non-members can present their work.

Website: https://minneapoliswritersworkshop.org/

Categories: Book

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

Free

Based in Minneapolis

Level: Any

Length: Weekly meetings (2 hours each)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

In this course, participants will explore the use of metaphors, similes, allegories, and symbols in writing through practical exercises designed to enhance creativity and expression.

Website: https://kclibrary.org/

Categories: Book

Start date:

October, 2024

Price:

Free

Based in Kansas City

Level: Beginner

Length: 1 session (2 hours)

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Write Your First Novel

Michigan State University

This course helps you write a full-length novel (50,000 words) by guiding you through the process, including idea development, character creation, and structuring your story. It promotes experiential learning with short lectures and practical writing activities, ensuring you have a complete manuscript by the end.

Website: https://www.coursera.org/

Categories: Book

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

Free

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced, est. 127 hours

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course focuses on essential elements of plot, including definitions, structure, and scene development. It includes peer reviews and hands-on projects.

Website: https://www.coursera.org/

Categories: Book

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

Free

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Est. 5 hours

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

The workshop focuses on members reading their work aloud for feedback, covering various genres including novels, short stories, and poetry. They aim to help members get published and welcome both beginners and experienced writers.

Website: http://www.manchester-writers.org.uk/

Categories: Book

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£2.00

Based in Manchester

Level: Any

Length: Weekly meetings (2 hours)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

How to choose a book writing class

Looking to build your writing skillset, learn more about your genre, or finally finish that book you’ve been working on? You’re in the right place. That’s why we built this directory of the best creative writing courses.

However, creative writing classes aren’t one size fit all. If you’re planning to join a book writing class in particular, you’ll want to make sure that it matches what you’re seeking to learn about writing a book.

So make sure to consider the following questions when you’re researching book writing courses:

  • Who is the instructor? How many years of experience do they have in writing a book?
  • Is there something in particular you’d like to learn about writing a book? Does this course include it?
  • How long is the course, and where is it taught?
  • How much does the book writing course cost? Does it fit into your budget?

More book writing resources

Whether you’re a new or established author, there are always evergreen resources out there to how to get a headstart on writing a book. 

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