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Best Magazine 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.

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Writing for Magazines

Institute for Writers


A shorter version of the Writing for Children and Teenagers course designed to guide students in the planning, writing, and revision of at least one manuscript (fiction or nonfiction) suitable for submission to a current children’s publication. Students define personal writing goals and learn the basic techniques of writing fiction or nonfiction required by today’s magazine editors.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Magazine

Level: Beginner

Course length: Est. 155 hours (Self-paced)

Class size: Unlimited

Price: $999.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://www.instituteforwriters.com/writing-for-magazines...

Freelance Writing

Writer's Digest University


No other market is as open to the freelance writer as the magazine market. In this course, you will work with a published article writer to develop, research and write two articles suitable for publication in magazines you've identified as appropriate markets.

Prerequisites: The Fundamentals of Nonfiction Writing course is recommended as a prerequisite.

Location: Online

Categories: Magazine

Level: Intermediate

Course length: Est. 4 months (Self-paced with asynchronous teaching)

Class size: Unlimited

Price: $479.00

Start date: February, 2023

Website: https://www.writersonlineworkshops.com/courses/freelance-...

Creative Nonfiction 101

Gotham Writers


Creative nonfiction encompasses prose pieces that spring from the real world, which are told with the finesse and fizz of fiction. You’ll see such pieces everywhere: books, magazines, newspapers, websites, blogs, newsletters. Here you will gain an introduction to six major forms of creative nonfiction. You’ll learn what they are and how to create them.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: New York

Categories: Magazine

Level: Beginner

Course length: 6 sessions (3 hours)

Class size: Limited

Price: $319.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/courses/creative-nonfiction...

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The online writing course was originally designed for people wanting to write about all things green - broadly defined as nature, science, outdoor travel, and environmental issues. The writing class teaches you how to break into magazines, online news sites and other publications and make money doing it.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Magazine

Level: Intermediate

Course length: Est. 6 weeks (Self-paced with asynchronous teaching)

Class size: Limited

Price: $200.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://www.wendeenicole.com/nature.htm#basic


Ready to become a magazine writer? Ready to travel, meet interesting people and enjoy exciting experiences? Stop dreaming about it, and make it happen. With MAGAZINE WRITING BLUEPRINT, a rewarding career as a magazine freelancer is now within your reach!

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Magazine

Level: Beginner

Course length: 6 modules (Self-paced)

Class size: Unlimited

Price: $197.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://writingblueprints.com/p/magazine-writing-blueprin...

The Craft of Magazine Writing

University of Central Florida


Have you ever thought about writing for magazines? Turn your dreams into bylines and help yourself to a bright future as a magazine writer. You will learn plenty of powerful brainstorming techniques designed to get those creative juices flowing with articles that practically write themselves.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Magazine

Level: Beginner

Course length: Est. 3 months (Self-paced)

Class size: Unlimited

Price: $129.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://www.ce.ucf.edu/Program/The-Craft-of-Magazine-Writing


This is a fast-track course in writing for magazines, teaching you the techniques for researching, interviewing and writing magazine articles. Throughout the course you will get feedback on your ideas, and practical help with any difficulties or obstacles you may encounter while you research your stories.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Magazine

Level: Any

Course length: 6 sessions (2 hours)

Class size: Unlimited

Price: £129.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writing-for-magazines


From terms well-known in the industry, to the typical hierarchy of staff members for magazines, and what makes a good freelance writer, this is a comprehensive writing course for anyone who wants to learn more about this industry.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Magazine

Level: Beginner

Course length: Est. 1.5 hours (Self-paced)

Class size: Unlimited

Price: $24.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://www.udemy.com/course/magazine-writing/

How to choose a magazine writing class

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

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

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

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

More magazine writing resources

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