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Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot
Wesleyan University
This course focuses on essential elements of plot, including definitions, structure, and scene development. It includes peer reviews and hands-on projects.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Est. 5 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
South Manchester Writing Workshop
Manchester Writers
The workshop focuses on members reading their work aloud for feedback, covering various genres including novels, short stories, and poetry. They aim to help members get published and welcome both beginners and experienced writers.
Website: http://www.manchester-writers.org.uk/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
£2.00
Based in Manchester
Level: Any
Length:
Weekly meetings (2 hours)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
10-hour Write-A-Thon
Lighthouse Writers Workshop
The 10-Hour Write-A-Thon is designed for writers looking to maximize their productivity in a supportive environment. Participants can expect structured writing sprints, motivational guidance, and communal encouragement to boost their writing output.
Website: https://www.lighthousewriters.org/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$80.00
Based in Denver
Level: Any
Length:
1 day (10 hours)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
The course focuses on organic plot development driven by character decisions and their consequences, helping writers create engaging narratives.
Website: https://austinbatcave.org/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$10.00
Based in Austin
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced (On-demand)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Creative Writing with John Chaplick
Life Enrichment Center for the Arts
In this course, participants will focus on developing their creative voice through weekly prompts, sharing their work, and providing feedback. Topics covered include character development, setting, voice, and the publishing process, with the opportunity to publish in an annual anthology.
Website: https://lectampa.org/classes-and-events/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$10.00
Based in Tampa
Level: Any
Length:
Weekly sessions, 2 hours each
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing Workshop
Salt Tooth Writers
In this course, participants will engage in generative weekly workshops that feature prompts and positive feedback, allowing them to write in various genres and share their work in a supportive environment if they choose.
Website: https://www.salttoothwriters.com/wwkc
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$15.00
Based in Kansas City
Level: Any
Length:
Weekly session (2 hours each)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
This self-paced online course teaches how to plot and write space opera, including its characteristics, writing a series, and practical writing exercises. The course mixes video, text, and exercises to provide comprehensive tools for writing.
Website: https://catrambo.teachable.com/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$39.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Sinking into Setting: A Creative Writing Workshop
San Diego Writers
The workshop focuses on the importance of setting in storytelling, covering both fiction and non-fiction. Participants will engage in writing prompts to build settings that convey place, mood, and themes.
Website: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
$36.00
Based in San Diego
Level: Any
Length:
1 session (2 hours)
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing a Pilot for Television
San Diego Writers
The course covers the entire process of TV screenwriting, aiming to create a complete pilot episode. Key aspects include story structure, writing loglines, premises, outlines, and scripts, with peer and instructor feedback.
Website: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
$288.00
Based in San Diego
Level: Any
Length:
8 sessions (one 2-hr session per week)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Creative Writing Workshop - All Genres
LA Writers Group
This online workshop encourages writers of all genres and skill levels to generate new writings from prompts, improve scenes, and gain positive reinforcement without critiques. It emphasizes creativity and community, focusing on generative writing exercises.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
$39.00
Based in Los Angeles
Level: Beginner
Length:
1 session (2.5 hours)
Class size: 8 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
2024 I Love to Write Camp
Kansas City Writers
In this course, students in grades 2-8 will participate in creative writing workshops that focus on various writing techniques and types, with an emphasis on free writing and enjoying the process without the pressure of grades.
Website: https://www.kansascitywriters.com/workshops-for-kids.html
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
June, 2024
Price:
$95.00
Based in Kansas City
Level: Beginner
Length:
4 days (2 hours per day)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Crafting Your Life into Story
The Writer's Center
This workshop focuses on identifying pivotal life events and crafting them into stories, whether fiction or non-fiction. It follows a structured approach to storytelling, helping participants develop plots and beginnings of autobiographical works.
Website: https://writer.org/event/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
$115.00
Based in Washington
Level: Beginner
Length:
2 sessions
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
