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96 Best Book Creative Writing Classes in 2025

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Creative Writing Workshop

The Women's Institute of Houston

This course covers all genres, focusing on topics like image-making, voice, dialogue, and revision. Each class includes writing prompts and workshopping of participants' writing.

Website: https://www.wih.org/

Categories: Book

Start date:

August, 2024

Price:

$360.00

Based in Houston

Level: Any

Length: 8 weeks, with classes held weekly on Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Class size: 6 spots available

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Profitable Niche Package

The Alchemist Academy by Freelance Magic

This course is designed to help creative freelancers kickstart and grow their businesses, focusing on securing high-paying clients through effective pitching and niche definition.

Website: https://wanderful-world.teachable.com/

Categories: Book

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$47.00

Online course

Level: Any

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

A 3-hour online workshop focusing on writing query letters essential for manuscript publication. Covers basics and advanced topics such as comparative titles, platform presentation, novel vs. non-fiction pitches, crafting hooks, and understanding book proposals.

Website: https://www.bluestoop.org/

Categories: Book

Start date:

August, 2024

Price:

$75.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 3 hours

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This virtual seminar focuses on crafting stories set in a single location. It discusses the implications for gender, characterization, plot, and time, featuring works by notable authors.

Website: https://www.bluestoop.org/

Categories: Book

Start date:

August, 2024

Price:

$50.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 2 hours

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course teaches how to read and write lyric poetry, focusing on personal expression through poetic techniques. Participants engage with various forms of poetry, explore Australia’s contributions to the genre, and enjoy a supportive environment for sharing their work.

Website: https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/

Categories: Book

Start date:

October, 2024

Price:

$150.00

Based in Sydney

Level: Any

Length: 4 sessions, 1.5 hours each

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Exercises to Improve Your Writing

The Writer's Center

Participants will engage in various writing exercises and prompts, focusing on story structure, plot, and mechanics. The course emphasizes expert feedback and practical exercises for ongoing use.

Website: https://writer.org/

Categories: Book

Start date:

August, 2024

Price:

$250.00

Based in Washington

Level: Any

Length: 6 weeks, 5 sessions

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

The course offers 9 one-to-one sessions tailored to individual writing needs, focusing on detailed editing of up to 43,000 words, personalized advice, and customized exercises over a flexible 6-month period.

Website: https://www.inkacademy.co.uk/

Categories: Book

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£2,300.00

Based in London

Level: Any

Length: 9 sessions over 6 months

Class size: Private

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Novel & Script First Draft

The Writers' Studio

A step-by-step writing process for novels and screenplays, focusing on classic story structure and character development, providing creative and practical support.

Website: https://www.writerstudio.com.au/sydney-writing-courses/

Categories: Book

Start date:

March, 2025

Price:

$3,875.00

Based in Sydney

Level: Intermediate

Length: 10 months

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: Unlocking Creativity is a pre-requisite for this course.

A 10-week live webinar series helping authors write, edit, and publish their non-fiction books. Includes group support, personalized guidance, and resources for promoting the book.

Website: https://www.lisatener.com/

Categories: Book

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$5,997.00

Online course

Level: Advanced

Length: Self-paced, over 10 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: Before the first weekly class, you should have a book concept, content and structure.

This course covers crafting a book proposal, articulating market fit, and developing a captivating hook. Participants complete a proposal draft and gain a deeper understanding of the publishing process.

Website: https://www.uclaextension.edu/

Categories: Book

Start date:

August, 2024

Price:

$985.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 4 days

Class size: 15

The course helps writers identify their core strengths, themes, and narrative building blocks through various exercises. It focuses on understanding what makes each writer unique, promoting idea generation that leverages individual strengths.

Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com

Categories: Book

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$35.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced, est. 30 minutes

Class size: Unlimited

This course focuses on submission practices for literary and speculative markets, covering differences, expectations, and tips for submissions, along with grant applications and artist statements.

Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com

Categories: Book

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$75.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced, est. 100 minutes

Class size: Unlimited

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