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27 Best Freelance Creative Writing Classes in 2023

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This directory of creative writing courses will help you find the right class for you. Simply filter by genre, price, and location to find the writing class that best fits your needs.

Best of luck! If you run a writing course and would like to get in touch with us about your class, contact us here.

Be a Better Copywriter—Fast

Loft

Offered by The Loft Literary Center on December 9, 2023, this online workshop is designed to improve copywriting skills quickly. Instructor Mary Ringstad will guide participants in energizing various forms of copy, such as ads, emails, and blogs. The class includes before-and-after examples, practical tips, and templates for effective copywriting, suitable for a range of genres.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Minneapolis

Categories: Freelance

Level: Any

Class size: Limited

Price: $55.00

Start date: December, 2023

Website: https://loft.org/classes/be-better-copywriter-fast-1

Freelancing the Feature

University of Toronto

This course focuses on creating high-quality, long-form journalism for various media platforms. It equips students with tools for crafting compelling feature articles, including interviewing, narrative structuring, and self-editing. The curriculum includes lectures, group discussions, and workshops for feedback. A unique aspect is learning to transform magazine pieces into book proposals.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Toronto

Categories: Freelance

Level: Beginner

Class size: Limited

Price: $649.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/courses/1722-f...

Freelance Science, Medicine & Public Health Writing

University of Toronto

The "Freelance Science, Medicine & Public Health Writing" course, led by Paul Webster, is ideal for those in science or healthcare seeking to improve their writing for various audiences. It focuses on making complex topics engaging and understandable, covering good writing practices, market insights, and practical assignments like news stories, blogs, and features.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Toronto

Categories: Freelance

Level: Beginner

Class size: Limited

Price: $649.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/courses/2950-f...

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Professional Copywriting

Transmedia

Discover how to effectively communicate your business, product, or service to potential customers with this one-day course. It teaches the persuasive techniques used by professional marketing and advertising writers, applicable to both web and traditional media, to influence and convince your audience.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: London

Categories: Freelance

Level: Beginner

Class size: Unlimited

Price: £345.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://www.transmedia.co.uk/course-details.php?CourseID=...

Blog Basics

Gotham Writers

This 10-week workshop, led by Stuart Pennebaker, is designed for beginners or those looking to brush up on the basics of blog and newsletter writing. The course includes lectures, exercises, and critiquing of student projects. It focuses on creating engaging content with structure, voice, and credibility, and teaches how to attract an audience.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: New York

Categories: Freelance

Level: Beginner

Class size: 16

Price: $175.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/courses/blog-basics/

SEO Copywriting Certification

SEO Content Institute

This training offers advanced SEO writing skills for freelancers, taught by an industry pioneer. The course covers keyphrasing, competition review, and content writing strategies to boost clients' Google rankings. It’s designed to transform writers into highly-paid strategists and consultants, shortening the SEO writing learning curve with hands-on guidance from an experienced professional.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Freelance

Level: Beginner

Class size: Unlimited

Price: $995.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://seocontentinstitute.com/seo-copywriting-training-...

Designed for small business owners and freelancers, this self-paced, practical course focuses on writing persuasive sales pages without the sleaze. It offers a blend of video tutorials, activities, templates, and examples to enhance copywriting skills, emphasizing persuasive techniques, structuring sales pages, and avoiding common mistakes.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Freelance

Level: Beginner

Class size: Unlimited

Price: $397.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://www.enchantingmarketing.com/copywriting-course/

How to choose a freelance writing class

Looking to build your writing skillset, learn more about your genre, or finally finish that freelance article you’ve been working on? You’re in the right place. That’s why we built this directory of the best writing courses.

However, creative writing classes aren’t one size fit all. If you’re planning to join a freelance writing class in particular, you’ll want to make sure that it matches what you’re seeking to learn about freelance writing.

So make sure to consider the following questions when you’re researching freelance writing courses:

Who is the instructor? How many years of experience do they have in freelance writing?
Is there something in particular you’d like to learn about freelance writing? Does this course include it?
How long is the course, and where is it taught?
How much does the freelance writing course cost? Does it fit into your budget?