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A 3-hour online seminar focusing on the publishing industry for LGBTQ+ writers, covering query letters, industry language, agent contracts, and challenges faced by marginalized writers.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class
Categories: Book
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
$85.00
Based in Boston
Level: Beginner
Length:
1 session (3 hours)
Class size: 12 seats max
Prerequisites: Intended for LGBTQ+ writers only.
The Novel Opening
Writer's Digest University
The course focuses on crafting compelling openings for novels, emphasizing the importance of hooks, character introduction, and setting. It provides feedback on participants' work, along with instructional materials to improve writing skills.
Website: https://www.writersonlineworkshops.com/
Categories: Book
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
$400.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
4 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Wired for Story: How to Become a Story Genius
CreativeLive
The course teaches aspiring writers the science behind storytelling, emphasizing reader engagement. It covers creating compelling stories, overcoming writing myths, and practical exercises to develop writing confidence and depth in storytelling.
Website: https://www.creativelive.com/
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$99.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
16 lessons totalling approximately 6 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
How to Write Fiction Books
Write Academy
This comprehensive 14-module course covering genres, plot development, character creation, dialogue, and narrative techniques, with 24/7 lifetime access and self-assessment tests.
Website: https://www.writeacademy.com/writing-fiction-course/
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$119.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced over 14 modules
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
The Creative Writing Project
Contemporary Arts Center
A series of workshops for adult writers of all levels, focusing on creative writing methods including poetry, nonfiction, and prose. Each series includes 5 sessions, an embossed notebook, and the opportunity to submit work to a literary magazine.
Website: https://www.contemporaryartscenter.org
Categories: Book
Start date:
February, 2024
Price:
$125.00
Based in Cincinnati
Level: Any
Length:
5 weeks (5 sessions)
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Backstory and Flashback
GrubStreet
This seminar explores how backstory and flashback can enhance narratives by providing context and character motivation. Participants analyze passages from noted authors and engage in writing exercises to apply techniques learned.
Website: https://grubstreet.org
Categories: Book
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
$85.00
Based in Boston
Level: Intermediate
Length:
1 session (3 hours)
Class size: 12 seats max
Prerequisites: Come prepared to write, and bring a brief one to two paragraph description of your project.
Crafting Your Life into Story
The Writer's Center
The course teaches participants to identify pivotal life events and structure them into fictional or non-fictional narratives. It includes two sessions: an initial structure lesson followed by a draft workshop.
Website: https://writer.org/
Categories: Book
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
$115.00
Based in Washington
Level: Beginner
Length:
2 weeks (1 session per week)
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Conquer Writer's Block
Become a Writer Today
This is a step-by-step course aimed at building a writing habit, overcoming writer's block, and developing a personal writing system. Includes downloadable resources like videos, PDFs, and checklists across over a dozen modules.
Website: https://courses.becomeawritertoday.com/
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$197.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced over 12 modules
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Communicating with Spirits: Writing Ghost Stories
A Novel Idea
The course offers insights into writing ghost stories, focusing on communication with spirits. It is designed for various skill levels and encourages creativity.
Website: https://anovelideaphilly.com/classes/
Categories: Book
Start date:
October, 2024
Price:
$63.00
Based in Philadelphia
Level: Any
Length:
1 session (2 hours)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Comedy Writing 101
The Writing Salon
In this course, students learn comedic structure, including character and situation development, setup and payoff techniques, and the effectiveness of the 'rule of three.' It includes both team and individual writing exercises.
Website: https://www.writingsalons.com/
Categories: Book
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
$165.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
2 sessions, each lasting 3 hours (total of 6 hours).
Class size: 14
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
In this course, learn the neuroscience of laughter, unlock your unique humor, apply comedy techniques, and engage in virtual team-building exercises to foster a joyful workplace.
Website: https://www.edx.org/
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$240.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
2 months, 3 skill-building courses, 1-2 hours per week
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing Fantasy Stories
City Lit
This course covers tropes of fantasy, world-building, characterisation, structure, and language to create innovative stories. It's designed for beginners with some writing experience.
Website: https://www.citylit.ac.uk/
Categories: Book
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
£249.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
11 sessions over 11 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
