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117 Best Book Creative Writing Classes in 2024

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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

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

In this writing workshop, participants will learn romance subgenres, market trends, and how to structure and break traditional romance rules to create inclusive stories. The course includes discussions and planning for participants' romance novels.

Website: https://writingnsw.org.au/

Categories: Book

Start date:

August, 2024

Price:

$210.00

Based in Sydney

Level: Beginner

Length: 1 day, 6 hours (10am - 4pm)

Class size: 20

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course focuses on creating engaging beginnings for stories, emphasizing the importance of the opening sentence, paragraphs, and chapters. It includes critical reading of various genres and writing exercises.

Website: https://writingnsw.org.au/whats-on/courses/

Categories: Book

Start date:

November, 2024

Price:

$210.00

Based in Sydney

Level: Beginner

Length: 1 day (6 hours)

Class size: 17

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

A four-part seminar focusing on gastronomic memoir writing, exploring personal stories through food, utilizing sensory details to inspire narratives, and includes short prompts and longer assignments.

Website: https://www.atlasobscura.com/

Categories: Book

Start date:

September, 2024

Price:

$225.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: 4 sessions, each lasting 1.5 hours.

Class size: 30

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

4 Week: Novel Bootcamp I— Story

Lighthouse Writers Workshop

This course provides a supportive environment for writers of all genres, focusing on the complex elements of novel writing such as character, plot, setting, and voice. Participants will engage with quality literature and gain insights into the novel writing process.

Website: https://www.lighthousewriters.org/

Categories: Book

Start date:

August, 2024

Price:

$240.00

Based in Denver

Level: Any

Length: 4 weeks, with weekly sessions

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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

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