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Mastering the Submissions Process to Get a Literary Agent
Austin Writing Workshops
Many new writers hoping to become published authors often ask themselves, I’ve written a book…now what? Chances are, the first thing they need is a literary agent. This class focuses on the correct methods of obtaining a literary agent and helps simplify the process.
Website: https://writingworkshops.com/
Categories: Book
Start date:
October, 2024
Price:
$75.00
Based in Austin
Level: Any
Length:
2 sessions (110 minutes in total)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Start to Write
Faber Academy
Guided by Ben Hobson, this course spans over three weekly evening sessions. Priced at $200 (or $175 for alumni), it's designed for aspiring fiction writers, covering the basics of fiction writing, overcoming common challenges, and fostering ideas and writing techniques in a supportive online environment.
Website: https://faberacademy.com/
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
£100.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
1 day
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
To be invested in horror, the reader must first consent to being horrified—which means that, on some level, horror should be seductive. Over six weeks, we’ll look at a sensual subgenre of horror—the Gothic—and mine it for tips on getting readers in the mood to be scared.
Website: https://writers.com/course/
Categories: Book
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
$445.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
6 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
The 90-day Novel Writing Workshop
L.A Writers' Lab
This engaging 90-day live Zoom workshop, led by Alan Watt, guides you from the initial idea to the first draft of your novel. Meeting weekly for 14 weeks, it combines craft lessons with writing exercises. Daily letters provide further guidance, and recorded sessions are available for three weeks.
Website: https://lawriterslab.com/online-writing-classes/
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$1,500.00
Based in Los Angeles
Level: Beginner
Length:
14 weeks (one 1.5 hour session each week)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Narrative
Manchester Writing
Dive into the world of storytelling, mastering both fiction and nonfiction. This course focuses on plot construction, captivating openings, character creation, voice modulation, descriptive richness, sentence diversity, and potent verb usage, all aimed at nurturing skilled storytellers and discerning readers.
Website: https://www.manchesterwriting.com/
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$550.00
Based in Manchester
Level: Beginner
Length:
12 lessons (1 hour each)
Class size: 14 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Fall Virtual Workshop
Futurescapes
Futurescapes is an intensive, exclusive workshop, offering writers an unparalleled chance to work with top authors and agents in speculative fiction (science fiction, horror, fantasy, paranormal).
Website: https://futurescapes.ink/
Categories: Book
Start date:
October, 2024
Price:
$398.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
4 full days (October 10-13, 2024)
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: You may submit any original written work for your application.
Writing the Novel: Introduction
University of Toronto
A beginner's course in novel writing, emphasizing literary techniques, style development, and understanding prose fiction. It involves analyzing established writers' styles and includes practical writing and editing of a novel's opening.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$649.00
Based in Toronto
Level: Beginner
Length:
6 weeks with 2 hours of instruction per week
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
How To Write A Book Online
Writers Write
This course provides a personalized learning experience for aspiring authors, focusing on turning ideas into plots, creating memorable characters, and the art of show-not-tell in writing. It includes eight 45-minute Skype sessions with a writing coach, immediate access to 60 modules, a printable workbook and PDF course, and practical exercises with feedback. The course is designed to be engaging and interactive, ensuring students receive personalized guidance and support in their writing journey.
Website: https://www.writerswrite.co.za/
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$599.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, 60 modules
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Creative Writing: Introduction
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto offers an introductory course in creative writing, designed to cover the basics and encourage creative expression. The course details, including its duration, fee structure, and information about the instructor, are not specified on the webpage. It's suitable for those beginning their journey in creative writing, looking to explore various aspects of the craft.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/courses/1664-c...
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$599.00
Based in Toronto
Level: Beginner
Length:
20 hours, 10 in-person sessions
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Experimenting with Tense and Perspective
Story Studio Chicago
The course focuses on analyzing how different combinations of narrative perspectives and tenses impact a novel's tone, style, and emotional resonance. Participants will engage in close readings and generative exercises to set intentions for their writing.
Website: https://www.storystudiochicago.org/classes/
Categories: Book
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
$65.00
Based in Chicago
Level: Any
Length:
1 session, 2 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Fiction Writing: The Novel
Professional & Continuing Education
Dive into the intricacies of novel writing with this 9-week online course. It's tailored for intermediate to advanced fiction writers working on novels or story collections. The curriculum includes enhancing prose, structuring novels, and creating compelling scenes, with an expected weekly commitment of 7 to 9 hours. The course emphasizes practical application, aiming to produce polished prose and a structured plan for your book.
Website: https://www.pce.uw.edu/courses/
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$945.00
Based in Seattle
Level: Advanced
Length:
9 weeks, 1 session per week
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Experienced writers who are finishing (or currently working on) a publishable work.
Writing through heartbreak and loss can provide a tool for discovering the insight lurking beneath the pain. Such writing will stir readers’ emotions, even helping process their own pain. Instructor Andrea Meyer will assign readings and writing exercises to help you tell your darkest, scariest, and most gratifying stories.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Book
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
$250.00
Based in Boston
Level: Advanced
Length:
4 sessions, 3 hours each
Class size: 12 seats max
Prerequisites: At least one act or thirty pages of a screenplay or television pilot completed.
