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This course explores interdisciplinary playwriting through creative exercises in various mediums such as sculpture, digital media, and scientific research. Participants will create short plays and receive mini-lectures related to their explorations.
Website: https://www.playpenn.org/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
$160.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
4 sessions, each lasting 2 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Creating Authentic Emotional Conflict
Screenwriters University
Character and plot are intertwined. If the audience does not care about the characters, the plot will falter. This workshop will cover how to naturally develop characters and story as a single unit so that your audience connects on a deep emotional level.
Website: https://www.screenwritersuniversity.com/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$19.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Finding Your Voice
Austin Writing Workshops
A 6-week online Zoom class, designed to help writers discover and develop their unique voice through personal essays and poems. Taught by author Lynne Golodner, this course encourages mining life experiences for powerful stories, offering guidance in writing with purpose to leave a lasting legacy. It's suitable for those wanting to write for personal fulfillment or to inspire others.
Website: https://writingworkshops.com/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$425.00
Based in Austin
Level: Any
Length:
6 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Intro to Book Publishing/Book Publishing Overview
Austin Writing Workshops
In this 2-hour session, gain valuable insights into the entire journey a manuscript takes from the author's desk to the reader's hands. Guided by an experienced industry professional, explore the key stages of the publishing process, starting with manuscript submission and the critical role of editing in refining your work.
Website: https://writingworkshops.com/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
November, 2024
Price:
$75.00
Based in Austin
Level: Any
Length:
2 sessions (2 hours in total)
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: Fiction
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
$445.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
6 weeks
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: Fiction
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: Fiction
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.
Generating Stories I
University of Toronto
A 20-hour workshop-based course, it aids in generating and refining fiction or non-fiction prose or poetry. Suitable for beginners, it emphasizes weekly exercises and assignments to inspire writing across genres. Students will learn story identification and shaping, prose organization, and revision skills, honing their ability to amplify resonant parts of their writing.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$649.00
Based in Toronto
Level: Beginner
Length:
8 weeks with 1 lesson per week
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
12 Weeks to a First Draft
Writer's Digest University
Learn the 12 essential steps to complete a first draft in this writing course. Tackle the stages of writing a book, learn effective techniques, and start writing your first draft.
Website: https://www.writersonlineworkshops.com/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$629.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
12 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: To Kill a Mockingbird is a required book.
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: Fiction
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: Fiction
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
$65.00
Based in Chicago
Level: Any
Length:
1 session, 2 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Atlanta Writers Conference
The Atlanta Writers Club
This conference is designed for writers seeking to connect with publishing acquisitions editors and literary agents. It offers manuscript critiques, pitch meetings, workshops, and talks by experienced authors and industry professionals, aiming to educate about the publishing industry and the craft of writing.
Website: https://atlantawritersconference.com/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
November, 2024
Price:
$670.00
Based in Atlanta
Level: Any
Length:
2 full days (November 1 to November 2)
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
