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Getting Started in Writing
Writer's Digest University
Have you always wanted to be a writer? Don't let doubt or fear get the best of you—take a chance and learn how to start writing a book, novel, short story, memoir, or essay. When you take this online writing course, you'll discover your voice, learn the basics of grammar and examine the different types of writing.
Website: https://www.writersonlineworkshops.com/
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$379.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
3 months
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: Keys to Great Writing by Stephen Wilbers is a required book.
Master Fiction Writing
Sackett Street Writers
This Fiction Workshop is aimed at writers looking to create a regular practice and master the essentials and are looking for a community of peers ready to offer insightful, impartial feedback on works in progress. Class time is spent on in-depth discussion of student work, and analysis of published writing.
Website: https://sackettworkshop.com/writing/schedule/
Categories: Book
Start date:
October, 2024
Price:
$1,200.00
Online course
Level: Advanced
Length:
10 weeks (1 session per week)
Class size: 10 seats max
Prerequisites: A writing sample is required for this class.
The Novel Development Course
The Novelry
Suitable for writers with an existing story idea or a novel you’re ready to reboot and get published, The Novel Development Course will help you re-draft your novel to publishing standards with professional help from our writing coaches and publishing editors.
Website: https://www.thenovelry.com/which-course
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$2,495.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced over 1 year
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: Suitable for writers who want to reboot and publish a novel.
Edit and Submit Your Novel
Faber Academy
A first draft is a rough block of marble: there's a work of art in there, but to find it you're going to need some specialist tools. Over twelve weeks with an experienced editor and leading literary agent, learn the skills to turn your rough draft into an accomplished novel that captures the reader's attention from the start and satisfies it at the end.
Website: https://faberacademy.com/product-category/courses/
Categories: Book
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
£595.00
Based in London
Level: Beginner
Length:
12 weeks
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Mark Dawson's Advertising for Authors
Self-Publishing Formula
There’s that little thing called marketing to consider – in other words, how you’re going to get your words into the hands of people who want to read them. That’s why we created the Learn Self Publishing Ads for Authors course. It’s a full marketing system for authors that can be set up quickly and with a minimal budget.
Website: https://learn.selfpublishingformula.com/p/adsforauthors
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$849.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
Self-paced
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Kickstart Your Novel
Faber Academy
How do we ignite the spark of a story to fire up a fully-realised novel? What are the key decisions we need to consider when writing long form prose fiction? This course will dive into story-telling possibilities and explore the ‘big picture’ questions all novelists need to know, equipping writers with extensive knowledge of novel writing techniques and the confidence to get that book started.
Website: https://faberacademy.com/product-category/courses/
Categories: Book
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
£595.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
12 weeks
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Having an idea for a novel is recommended.
The Novel
Amsterdam Writing Workshops
Writing a novel is often a marathon experience. The challenges are in starting; in keeping the faith; and, of course, in finishing. During the weekend of this workshop, you’ll get an overview of what it takes to complete a novel.
Website: https://www.amsterdamwriting.com/workshops
Categories: Book
Start date:
October, 2024
Price:
€150.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
2 days (4 hours per day)
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Write Club
Austin Public Library
Write Club offers an opportunity for writers to build community through shared prompts and exercises. Participants write and share their work in a supportive environment.
Website: https://library.austintexas.gov/events/writing
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Based in Austin
Level: Any
Length:
Weekly sessions (1 hour each)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Deep Revision with Katey Schultz
Story Studio Chicago
This four-session workshop empowers writers with revision techniques applicable to memoir, essays, flash, short stories, or novels. It covers thematic, sentence-level, and structural revision, providing practical feedback using participants' works.
Website: https://www.storystudiochicago.org/classes/
Categories: Book
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
$280.00
Based in Chicago
Level: Intermediate
Length:
4 sessions
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing Fight Scenes
GrubStreet
A three-hour seminar focusing on the craft of writing compelling fight scenes in fiction. Attendees will engage in discussions and practical writing exercises, drawing on examples from notable authors.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class/
Categories: Book
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
$85.00
Based in Boston
Level: Any
Length:
1 session (3 hours)
Class size: 12 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Memoir: Turning Yourself into a Character
Quebec Writers' Federation
This hybrid workshop is designed to explore memoir writing, focusing on transforming personal experiences into compelling narratives. Participants will read and discuss each other's work, while also examining excerpts from notable memoirs. The workshop aims to help writers navigate the complexities of memoir writing, including the balance between fact and fiction.
Website: https://qwf.org/
Categories: Book
Start date:
October, 2024
Price:
$180.00
Based in Montreal
Level: Any
Length:
8 weeks (1 session per week)
Class size: 12 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Starting to Write Your Novel
Curtis Brown Creative
This course helps develop your novel from the ground up, including idea generation, plotting, and crafting a confident opening. It features six modules with videos and notes by Anna Davis, covering topics like inspiration, character development, and writing a first chapter. The course offers weekly writing tasks, additional resources, and professional feedback, designed for flexible learning with a recommended four hours per week. Anna Davis, the course instructor, is an experienced novelist and the founder of Curtis Brown Creative.
Website: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
£220.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
6 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
