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Best Nonfiction 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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Learn something new every week! Taught by experienced authors and publishing professionals, Reedsy Learning's free online writing courses and publishing classes have been prepared with your busy life in mind. Over a few minutes each day, you will join thousands of authors in learning how to write better, publish smarter, and sell more books.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Beginner

Class size: Unlimited

Price: Free

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://blog.reedsy.com/learning/


Writing Sprints is an exercise-intensive course designed to “unstick” writers struggling to start or continue new projects, boosting writing productivity. The course relies heavily on writing exercises (for both fiction & nonfiction writers). Students will produce a ton of new work in this class, and receive feedback on that work from the instructor and his or her classmates.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Any

Class size: 10

Price: $550.00

Start date: June, 2023

Website: https://sackettworkshop.com/writing/2022/11/05/8-week-onl...


Writing Sprints is an exercise-intensive course designed to “unstick” writers struggling to start or continue new projects, boosting writing productivity. The course relies heavily on writing exercises (for both fiction & nonfiction writers). Students will produce a ton of new work in this class, and receive feedback on that work from the instructor and his or her classmates.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: New York

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Any

Class size: 10

Price: $600.00

Start date: May, 2023

Website: https://sackettworkshop.com/writing/2023/01/04/8-wk-in-pe...

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The Professional Certificate in Creative Writing is designed to provide you with the skills necessary to write in a variety of creative writing genres. You will learn core creative writing skills and choose from a selection of electives.

Prerequisites: You must take several courses within program to qualify for certificate.

Location: San Diego

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Any

Class size: Limited

Price: $3,510.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/courses-and-programs/cre...

Memoir Writing Masterclass

The Memoir Writing Club


Over 6 months, Author and Memoir Coach Irene Graham, will guide 8 dedicated writers to develop, focus, structure and create a memoir for publishing. With Irene’s 31 years’ experience of book development for international writers, you will learn how to draw upon personal life experiences and structure your story into a creative and engaging memoir.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Beginner

Class size: 9

Price: $2,450.00

Start date: September, 2023

Website: https://www.thememoirwritingclub.com/memoir-writing-maste...

The Memoir Masterclass

Marion Roach Smith


This class will get you a first draft of your book. I use a method taught to me by the best editors in New York publishing and used to write and publish my four mass-market books with four of the world’s best publishing houses. Learn how to do it right with a small group of dedicated writers who will be invested in your success.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Advanced

Class size: 6

Price: $2,275.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://marionroach.com/master-class-online-workshop/


As we tailor every course personally to the particular writer, each creative writing course is tailored explicitly to you and what you want to write and achieve. However, we base all the courses on the same underlying course structure: 1 one-hour introductory session; 8 one-hour tutorial sessions; and 6 months between the introductory session and the final tutorial session.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: London

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Any

Class size: Private

Price: £2,100.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://www.inkacademy.co.uk/creative-writing-course/

Creative Writing Summer School

Manchester Writing School


The course will introduce you to tutors and current students and offer opportunities to develop your own writing – and reading – in a lively and supportive environment. The programme will include a choice of in-person or online masterclass workshops, seminars and talks, delivered by practising writers and critics, with input from special guests.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Manchester

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Beginner

Course length: 2 days (Full day)

Class size: Limited

Price: £250.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/english/courses/short/creative/#sum...

Follow the Story

The Writer's Workshop


Follow the Story will explore the genres of fiction and nonfiction. The eight-week course will introduce you to a wonderfully diverse mix of writing–personal essays, memoirs, profiles, travel stories, short light pieces and short stories.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Seattle

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Intermediate

Course length: 8 sessions (2 hours)

Class size: 15

Price: $675.00

Start date: November, 2023

Website: https://www.thewritersworkshop.net/classes/seattle-writin...

Creative Non-Fiction II

University of Toronto


This intensive course gives you a deeper understanding of creative non-fiction so you can refine a work-in-progress and develop new material. Whether you're writing a memoir, personal essay, travel story or biography, you'll benefit from constructive criticism and evaluation. Revise your work with the help of the instructor and your peers.

Prerequisites: 1691 Creative Non-Fiction: Introduction is required.

Location: Toronto

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Beginner

Course length: 8 sessions (2.5 hours)

Class size: Limited

Price: $649.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/courses/1692-c...

Creative Writing: Introduction

University of Toronto


If you're just getting started as a writer and haven't yet decided on a literary direction, this course gives you the opportunity to try a number of different genres. Half of each class is devoted to a workshop. The other half is devoted to discussing an aspect of literary technique.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Toronto

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Beginner

Course length: 8 sessions (2.5 hours)

Class size: Limited

Price: $599.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/courses/1664-c...

Memoir Writing Course

The Memoir Writing Club


This course triggers memories and nurtures creativity as you learn the art of writing memoir. This course is interactive with audios and The Memoir Writing Workbook. Using reviewed submissions, LIVE Group sessions, and a private session with your mentor, Irene Graham, you discover the tools and skills to bring your story to life… and write your memoir.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Beginner

Course length: Est. 16 weeks (Self-paced with asynchronous teaching)

Class size: Unlimited

Price: $575.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://www.thememoirwritingclub.com/memoir-writing-cours...

How to choose a nonfiction writing class

Looking to build your writing skillset, learn more about your genre, or finally finish that nonfiction book 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 nonfiction writing class in particular, you’ll want to make sure that it matches what you’re seeking to learn about nonfiction writing.

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

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

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