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84 Best Nonfiction Creative Writing Classes in 2024

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Lisa Cron's 'Wired for Story' course is ideal for aspiring writers who want to master the art of storytelling. This class teaches how to create novels or memoirs that captivate readers by leveraging the brain's craving for stories. You'll learn that successful writing is a learnable skill, not just innate talent. The course offers practical exercises to help you write a first draft that reads like a fifth, enhance your confidence as a writer, and change how readers perceive the world.

Website: https://www.creativelive.com/class/wired-for-story-lisa-cron

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$99.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

A Grammar Refresher

Grammar Lion

The course offers an extensive exploration of English grammar, ideal for enhancing writing and editing skills. The course includes over 100 lessons covering topics like homophones, sentence structure, verb forms, subject-verb agreement, and punctuation. It also features 23 quizzes, skill-building assignments, and one-to-one instructor support.

Website: https://www.grammar-lion.com/courses/grammar-lion-a-gramm...

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$67.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This engaging and interactive creative writing course is designed to spark your enthusiasm for crafting your own works in fiction, poetry, drama, and creative non-fiction. You'll learn various writing techniques, literary devices, and specialized skills to help develop and refine your unique writer's voice.

Website: https://www.udemy.com/course/the-complete-creative-writer...

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$29.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Facilitated by Frances Story, this workshop offers weekly sessions for writers to collaborate and refine their craft. Conducted live on Zoom and at Three Bees Pottery & Coffee Shop, it provides a supportive and creative environment for writers of all levels.

Website: https://www.writingworkshopkc.com/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$15.00

Based in Kansas City

Level: Any

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course, taught by journalist Eileen Truax, guides participants in writing compelling nonfiction pieces. It covers using storytelling techniques and factual information to create engaging narratives. Suitable for anyone interested in nonfiction writing, including journalists and artists. The course spans 11 lessons totaling 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Website: https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/2544-nonfiction-writ...

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$14.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

A dynamic "work-in-progress" group focusing on getting published. Members critique and discuss each other's works-in-progress, ranging from novels to poetry and plays. Open to both beginners and experienced writers, the group tackles topics from character development to engaging literary agents, embracing a diverse range of genres.

Website: http://www.manchester-writers.org.uk/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£2.00

Based in Manchester

Level: Any

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

For over 15 years, The Oldie's memoir writing courses, led by Rebecca de Saintonge of LifeLines Press, have been honing the art of memoir writing. Now, Rebecca presents a comprehensive course aimed at helping you create a cherished memoir for future generations.

Website: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/memoir-personal-...

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

Free

Online course

Level: Beginner

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Shani Raja, a former editor for the Wall Street Journal, offers a course on mastering four key aspects of writing: simplicity, clarity, elegance, and evocativeness. Learn to incorporate these elements into your writing to distinguish your work from others in your field.

Website: https://www.udemy.com/course/secret-sauce-of-great-writing/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

Free

Online course

Level: Beginner

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Start to Write Your Memoir

The Memoir Network

This free online course is suitable for all levels of writers and helps both beginners and those already working on their memoirs. It includes five lessons focusing on techniques to enhance memoir writing. Topics covered include methods to improve memory recall, the importance of pre-writing tasks, utilizing personal artifacts like photos and journals, finding the right starting point for your story, and overcoming writer's block.

Website: https://thememoirnetwork.com/free-memoir-writing-course/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

Free

Online course

Level: Beginner

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Memoir Writing Mini-Course

Red Lounge for Writers

A free mini-course consisting of three easy-to-watch videos. It covers essential aspects of memoir writing, including what to include and avoid, and helps identify the real beginning and end of your story.

Website: https://www.redloungeforwriters.com/free-memoir-writing-c...

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

Free

Online course

Level: Beginner

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Writing Workshop

Minneapolis Writers' Workshop

This is a virtual writer's critique and support group that caters to a diverse range of writers, from beginners to seasoned professionals. The group, which meets every Wednesday evening via Zoom, offers an eclectic environment for writers of various genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Once a month, they host an "Open Read" night where non-members can present their writing for critique, providing a hands-on experience of the workshop environment.

Website: https://minneapoliswritersworkshop.org/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

Free

Based in Minneapolis

Level: Any

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Write Club

Austin Public Library

Dive into the realm of storytelling with Austin Public Library's writing workshops. Featuring sessions like 'Write with Spike: Writing Workshops with Spike Gillespie,' this series welcomes all, with a special 2-hour session on December 5, 2023. Explore writing basics across genres in a supportive community, with no prerequisites required, making it an accessible literary venture

Website: https://library.austintexas.gov/events/writing

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

Free

Based in Austin

Level: Any

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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