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59 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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Intro to Creative Nonfiction: Let Your Story Unfold

The Writing Salon

From October 16 to November 13, this 5-week course offers an exploration into creative nonfiction, including personal essays, memoirs, and autofiction. Conducted on Mondays via Zoom, it's led by instructor Jennifer Lewis and is suitable for beginners. The course includes readings, writing exercises, and workshops, helping students blend real-life experiences with literary techniques to tell their unique stories.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: San Francisco

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Any

Class size: Limited

Price: $320.00

Start date: October, 2023

Website: https://www.writingsalons.com/event/intro-creative-nonfic...

8-WEEK: WORKS IN PROGRESS—PROSE

Lighthouse Writers Workshop

Starting October 16, this 8-week online course on prose writing aims to help intermediate to advanced writers bring their works-in-progress to life. It includes bi-weekly meetings for writing and feedback, focusing on crafting prose with detailed feedback from the instructor. The course is ideal for those working on various prose forms and seeking a supportive environment for development.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Denver

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Any

Class size: Limited

Price: $385.00

Start date: October, 2023

Website: https://lighthousewriters.org/workshop/8-week-works-progr...

8-week ONLINE Writing Sprints: A Generative Class (fiction & nonfiction)

Sackett Street Writers

This eight-week, exercise-intensive course by Melissa Ximena Golebiowski aims to boost writing productivity and inspire writers of all levels. Featuring weekly video meet-ups, it focuses on generating new work in fiction and nonfiction, with feedback from instructors and peers. The course, beginning November 9, 2023, welcomes writers working in all genres and at any skill level.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Any

Class size: 10

Price: $550.00

Start date: January, 2024

Website: https://sackettworkshop.com/writing/2023/09/26/8-wk-writi...

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Drop-In Creative Writing Workshop

SF Creative Writing Institute

Join this writer's workshop for expert feedback on your work, prompts for new writing, and a chance to engage in a constructive critique environment. You'll produce and share short new writing based on a developmental prompt, leaving the workshop with fresh material and perspectives.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: San Francisco

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Any

Class size: Limited

Price: $40.00

Start date: October, 2023

Website: https://sfwriting.institute/events/drop-in-writing-worksh...

Drop-In Creative Writing Workshop

SF Creative Writing Institute

This workshop provides a space for writers to receive feedback on their work, generate new writing based on prompts, and engage in serious critique of prepared pieces. It is suitable for those working on poetry, fiction, and memoir.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: San Francisco

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Any

Class size: Limited

Price: $40.00

Start date: October, 2023

Website: https://sfwriting.institute/events/drop-in-writing-worksh...

Jumpstart Your Writing

GrubStreet

This course is designed for both new and experienced writers, focusing on creative writing exercises to construct characters, settings, dialogue, and imagery. It also includes discussions on the writing process and the analysis of short pieces by various authors.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Any

Class size: 12

Price: $355.00

Start date: November, 2023

Website: https://grubstreet.org/findaclass/class/jumpstart-your-wr...

Emily Dickinson: The Power of the Short “Piece”

San Diego Writers

Explore the evolution of the short poem in this class, tracing its history from Sappho's fragments through Japanese short forms to modern poets. Focusing on Emily Dickinson's poems and her theories on short forms, participants will discuss and practice creating their own short pieces. This class is beneficial for both poets and prose writers, including those interested in flash writing.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: San Diego

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Any

Class size: Unlimited

Price: $42.00

Start date: November, 2023

Website: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2023-11-0...

Shaping Your Book of Narrative Nonfiction

The Writer's Center

This workshop, led by Diana Parsell, is designed for novice authors interested in writing history, biography, or memoir. It covers chronology and structure, themes, chapter development, research integration, material balance, and revision stages. The workshop aims to provide a framework for drafting a manuscript.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Washington

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Beginner

Class size: Limited

Price: $60.00

Start date: November, 2023

Website: https://writer.org/event/fa23non14b/

Jumpstart Your Writing

GrubStreet

This course is ideal for both new and experienced writers seeking creative rejuvenation. It includes a series of writing exercises drawing from personal experiences and imagination. The course also explores a range of short literary works and discusses sustainable writing practices and overcoming writer's block.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Boston

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Any

Class size: 12

Price: $355.00

Start date: October, 2023

Website: https://grubstreet.org/findaclass/class/jumpstart-your-wr...

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...

WDtS Grove Hall: Writing About Your Neighborhood

GrubStreet

This course invites writers of all levels to explore their vibrant communities through writing, focusing on nuances and love in depicting neighbors, community members, and friends. It emphasizes conveying unique perspectives with specific details and observations.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Boston

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Any

Class size: 30

Price: Free

Start date: November, 2023

Website: https://grubstreet.org/findaclass/class/wdts-grove-hall-w...

Finding the “So What?” in Your Nonfiction

The Writing Barn

This six-week course delves into the art of transforming nonfiction into compelling narratives. It explores key questions about the magic of turning facts into belief-inspiring stories, using the past to explore the present, and finding one's unique story to tell. Participants will learn the craft of research, identify the emotional core of their work, and master techniques to bring true stories to life. The course also covers essential elements of craft and the process of revising to breathe life into factual narratives. Ideal for writers seeking to refine their nonfiction storytelling skills.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Austin

Categories: Nonfiction

Level: Any

Course length: 6 (1.5 hours)

Class size: 100

Price: $412.00

Start date: November, 2023

Website: https://thewritingbarn.com/class/finding-the-so-what-in-y...

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?