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4 Best Creative Writing Classes in Nashville

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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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Elements of Poetry

The Porch

In the Elements of Poetry course, you'll delve into the impact of form on the reader's perception of space and time in poetry. The course begins with a focus on the poetic line — examining line breaks, their organizing principles, and how they convey a message while guiding the reader through the poem. This exploration provides a deeper understanding of how form shapes the experience of poetry.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Nashville

Categories: Poetry

Level: Beginner

Course length: 4 (2 hours)

Class size: Unlimited

Price: $243.00

Start date: October, 2023

Website: https://www.porchtn.org/class/elements-of-poetry

Writing Like a Naturalist

The Porch

Held mostly outdoors at Shelby Bottoms, this workshop combines naturalist and forest bathing techniques to enhance observation skills. Participants will engage in creative writing exercises to translate these immersive observations into vivid written descriptions.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Nashville

Categories: Memoir, Poetry

Level: Beginner

Course length: 1 (2 hours)

Class size: Unlimited

Price: $60.00

Start date: November, 2023

Website: https://www.porchtn.org/class/writing-like-a-naturalist-2

That Delectable Trance: Writing Delight and Wonder

The Porch

This workshop invites writers to explore the joy and wonder of life, shifting focus from grief and trauma to the delights and ecstasies that remind us of our humanity and artistic drive. It challenges participants to access the beauty of the world and channel it into their creative work.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Nashville

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Beginner

Class size: Unlimited

Price: $60.00

Start date: November, 2023

Website: https://www.porchtn.org/class/that-delectable-trance-writ...

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Peace Retreat: For Readers, Writers, & Dreamers

Rockvale Writer's Colony

A retreat offering writers, readers, and dreamers a weekend of stillness, solitude, and reflection with no structured activities. The emphasis is on personal renewal through various peaceful activities.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Nashville

Categories: Poetry, Book, Fiction, Short Story

Level: Beginner

Class size: Limited

Price: $350.00

Start date: November, 2023

Website: https://rockvalewriterscolony.org/workshops/upcoming-even...

So you’re looking for creative writing classes in Nashville

While monoliths like Amazon were swallowing up America, Nashville stood strong as one of the firmest strongholds for independent bookstores in the country. In a similar way, it has become an inspirational haven for authors of all types. With a writing spirit that’s rooted in community, there’s no better way to hone your writing skills than by taking a creative writing class in Nashville.

This directory of the best writing courses in Nashville is meant to help you locate the right one for yourself. We’ve included filters for price and genre so that you can quickly sort through the writing classes. And before you commit to any one writing class, consider the following questions: