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156 Best Fiction Creative Writing Classes in 2025

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Writing the Mystery Novel

Writer's Digest University

The course allows participants to create a new mystery or refine an existing story with feedback from a published author. It includes six sessions covering various aspects of mystery writing, including genre discussion, setting, character development, plotting, clue planting, and manuscript submission.

Website: https://writersdigestuniversity.mykajabi.com/writing-the-...

Categories: Fiction

Start date:

May, 2025

Price:

$330.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 6 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: None

The course includes writing and submitting a flash fiction story each week, learning various critique methods, and receiving guidance in a supportive environment. Participants engage in small writing groups, weekly video lectures by Brian Evenson, and have opportunities for critiques of their work.

Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com/p/2025-ffg

Categories: Fiction

Start date:

June, 2025

Price:

$66.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: 4 weeks, 4 stories

Class size: 8

Writing the Thriller Novel

Writer's Digest University

A six-week course focusing on structural elements that create successful thrillers, building conflict and suspense, with in-depth lectures and personalized feedback.

Website: https://writersdigestuniversity.mykajabi.com/writing-the-...

Categories: Fiction

Start date:

March, 2025

Price:

$399.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: 6 weeks, 6 sessions

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Participants develop ideas into long stories or the first 50 pages of a novel, focusing on character, plot, and narrative structure. Includes thoughtful feedback and a one-on-one meeting with the instructor.

Website: https://literary-arts.org/event/the-first-fifty-pages-fic...

Categories: Fiction

Start date:

April, 2025

Price:

$620.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: 12 weeks, 12 sessions

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course focuses on bringing characters to life through dialogue, description, and action. Participants will read expert examples and write their own scenes.

Website: https://kclibrary.org/calendar/character-building-how-bre...

Categories: Fiction

Start date:

April, 2025

Price:

Free

Based in Kansas City

Level: Beginner

Length: 1 session (2 hours)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

The Magic of Poetry

Kansas City Public Library

This course explores the intricate nature of poetry, emphasizing subconsciousness, intuition, and emotion. Participants will read works by poets such as Arthur Rimbaud and Mary Oliver.

Website: https://kclibrary.org/calendar/magic-poetry-2

Categories: Fiction

Start date:

April, 2025

Price:

Free

Based in Kansas City

Level: Any

Length: 1 session (2 hours)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Yallah! Muslims Write

Literary Arts

This is a workshop fostering a supportive and joyful space for self-identifying Muslim artists to write and share their work.

Website: https://literary-arts.org/event/yallah-muslims-write/

Categories: Fiction

Start date:

April, 2025

Price:

$5.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 1.5 hours

Class size: 15

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

In this one-day event, you will learn how to plan your novel from some of the best minds in publishing. They will teach you the ins and outs of story structure, common plotting tactics, and how to build a strong foundation before your first draft. It includes live sessions, Q&As, and supplementary learning materials.

Website: https://reedsy.com/learning/events/how-to-plan-your-novel

Categories: Fiction

Start date:

February, 2025

Price:

$99.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 1 day

Class size: Unlimited

This course teaches the essential narrative engines and character patterns for structuring a strong middle in storytelling. It combines text-based materials and live video sessions for interactive learning.

Website: https://writers.com/course/how-to-firm-up-the-mushy-middl...

Categories: Fiction

Start date:

April, 2025

Price:

$340.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 5 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

The 2025 Writing Workshop of Chicago

Chicago Writing Workshop

A one-day intensive writing workshop focusing on getting published, offering classes, Q&A sessions with agents, and optional pitch meetings.

Website: https://chicagowritingworkshop.com/

Categories: Fiction

Start date:

June, 2025

Price:

$199.00

Based in Chicago

Level: Any

Length: 1 full day

Class size: 250

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Memoir Incubator

GrubStreet

A year-long program focused on revising memoirs, understanding the memoir form, and insights into the publishing industry through guest speakers. Provides a supportive environment for writers of all backgrounds and experience levels.

Website: https://grubstreet.org/intensive/memoir-incubator-2025202...

Categories: Fiction

Start date:

June, 2025

Price:

$8,955.00

Based in Boston

Level: Intermediate

Length: 12 months, meeting weekly for 3 hours each session.

Class size: 10

Prerequisites: At least 50 pages of a memoir draft and prior experience in a writing group or workshop.

How to Get Published

Minnesota Writing Workshop

A full-day workshop featuring classes on query letters, pitching, marketing, and revision techniques, with opportunities to pitch to agents and receive personalized critiques.

Website: https://minnesotawritingworkshop.com/

Categories: Fiction

Start date:

April, 2025

Price:

$199.00

Based in Minneapolis

Level: Any

Length: 1 full day

Class size: 225

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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