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99 Best Nonfiction Creative Writing Classes in 2025

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A one-day workshop focused on writing short creative nonfiction stories inspired by personal experiences. Participants will explore narrative voice and themes from significant authors.

Website: https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

October, 2024

Price:

$230.00

Based in Sydney

Level: Beginner

Length: 1 session, 6 hours total (10am - 4pm)

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

4 Week: Novel Bootcamp I— Story

Lighthouse Writers Workshop

This course provides a supportive environment for writers of all genres, focusing on the complex elements of novel writing such as character, plot, setting, and voice. Participants will engage with quality literature and gain insights into the novel writing process.

Website: https://www.lighthousewriters.org/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

August, 2024

Price:

$240.00

Based in Denver

Level: Any

Length: 4 weeks, with weekly sessions

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course covers technical, on-page, off-page SEO, keyword research, Google Analytics, with actionable techniques and checklists. Includes 13 lessons with video tutorials and PDFs for offline access.

Website: https://www.reliablesoft.net/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$89.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 13 lessons, over 400 pages of content

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Creative Writing Workshop

The Women's Institute of Houston

This course covers all genres, focusing on topics like image-making, voice, dialogue, and revision. Each class includes writing prompts and workshopping of participants' writing.

Website: https://www.wih.org/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

August, 2024

Price:

$360.00

Based in Houston

Level: Any

Length: 8 weeks, with classes held weekly on Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Class size: 6 spots available

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

How To Write A Memoir

Writers Write

This course equips students with tools to construct a memoir, organize memories into a narrative, identify themes and plots, and decide what to include or exclude from their story.

Website: https://www.writerswrite.co.za/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$249.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 14 modules

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

A 3-hour online workshop focusing on writing query letters essential for manuscript publication. Covers basics and advanced topics such as comparative titles, platform presentation, novel vs. non-fiction pitches, crafting hooks, and understanding book proposals.

Website: https://www.bluestoop.org/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

August, 2024

Price:

$75.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 3 hours

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

One-day workshop focusing on crafting compelling pitches for personal essays. Participants will learn to identify suitable magazines, approach editors, and manage rejection. Includes discussions on pitch examples, drafting pitches, and receiving feedback.

Website: https://writingworkshops.com/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

October, 2024

Price:

$75.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 3 hours

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

The course offers 9 one-to-one sessions tailored to individual writing needs, focusing on detailed editing of up to 43,000 words, personalized advice, and customized exercises over a flexible 6-month period.

Website: https://www.inkacademy.co.uk/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£2,300.00

Based in London

Level: Any

Length: 9 sessions over 6 months

Class size: Private

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

The Memoir Masterclass

Marion Roach Smith

A six-month online masterclass focused on memoir writing. The course aims to help participants produce a first draft of their memoir, providing structure and feedback in a small group setting. Classes meet once a month for three hours and utilize a method based on professional publishing standards.

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

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$2,997.00

Online course

Level: Advanced

Length: 6 months, 1 lesson per month (3 hours each session)

Class size: 6 seats max

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

The program offers courses in fiction, creative non-fiction, children's writing, poetry, and the business of writing. It emphasizes writing techniques, peer critiques, and developing a personal writing style.

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

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$3,510.00

Based in San Diego

Level: Any

Length: 15-30 months

Class size: Limited

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

Creative Writing Summer School

Manchester Writing School

The Manchester Writing School offers a chance to study creative writing techniques and styles in a supportive environment. The course includes practical workshops and opportunities to collaborate with other creative disciplines.

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

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£250.00

Based in Manchester

Level: Beginner

Length: 2 full days

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Poetic Memoir

The Writer's Center

The course focuses on writing personal memoirs in poetic form, emphasizing short, manageable high points instead of lengthy narratives. Participants will draft and revise poems that capture significant life moments.

Website: https://writer.org/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

August, 2024

Price:

$100.00

Based in Washington

Level: Any

Length: 2 sessions over 2 weeks

Class size: 7 seats max

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