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Learn How to Write a Novel
Finish your draft in our 3-month master class. Enroll now for daily lessons, weekly critique, and live events. Your first lesson is free!
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Some of the best works of fiction and nonfiction were crafted in a writer's workshop. This online course will help you write your own creative piece. Like a true writing workshop, you will learn literary techniques, peer review a classmate's work, and receive constructive criticism on your work.
Website: https://www.ed2go.com/courses/writing/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$170.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length: Self-paced over 6 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
This program is taught by Shani Raja, a former Wall Street Journal editor whose courses have attracted close to half a million students on this platform alone and have been featured in both Time magazine and Business Insider. In this newly extended version of his flagship program, Shani reveals to non-journalists the "superpower" tactics of the world’s best editors. Learning their secrets will help you stand out in almost any field of writing.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$109.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length: Self-paced over 7 modules
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writer's Digest University
Have you always wanted to be a writer? Don't let doubt or fear get the best of you—take a chance and learn how to start writing a book, novel, short story, memoir, or essay. When you take this online writing course, you'll discover your voice, learn the basics of grammar and examine the different types of writing.
Website: https://www.writersonlineworkshops.com/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$379.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length: 3 months
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: Keys to Great Writing by Stephen Wilbers is a required book.
Austin Public Library
Write Club offers an opportunity for writers to build community through shared prompts and exercises. Participants write and share their work in a supportive environment.
Website: https://library.austintexas.gov/events/writing
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Based in Austin
Level: Any
Length: Weekly sessions (1 hour each)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Lighthouse Writers Workshop
The course explores the distinction between plot and story through in-class writing exercises, examples from literature, and focuses on both external events and character growth. It is part of a festival aimed at supporting BIPOC writers.
Website: https://lighthousewriters.org/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
$85.00
Based in Denver
Level: Any
Length: 1 session (2 hours)
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Curtis Brown Creative
Guided by Cathy Rentzenbrink, this course focuses on bringing real-life stories to the page. It includes weekly modules with videos and notes, writing tasks to help structure life stories, and resources including extracts from Rentzenbrink's own work. Professional feedback is provided, and the course is designed for flexible online learning.
Website: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
£220.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length: 6 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Austin Writing Workshops
In this 2-hour session, gain valuable insights into the entire journey a manuscript takes from the author's desk to the reader's hands. Guided by an experienced industry professional, explore the key stages of the publishing process, starting with manuscript submission and the critical role of editing in refining your work.
Website: https://writingworkshops.com/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
November, 2024
Price:
$75.00
Based in Austin
Level: Any
Length: 2 sessions (2 hours in total)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writers.com
This course focuses on crafting brief essays of under 1,500 words, enhancing understanding of flash nonfiction through prompts and revision techniques. Participants will produce at least one completed piece and several drafts.
Website: https://writers.com/course/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
January, 2025
Price:
$295.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length: 4 weeks (one 2-hour session per week)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Manchester Writing
Dive into the world of storytelling, mastering both fiction and nonfiction. This course focuses on plot construction, captivating openings, character creation, voice modulation, descriptive richness, sentence diversity, and potent verb usage, all aimed at nurturing skilled storytellers and discerning readers.
Website: https://www.manchesterwriting.com/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$550.00
Based in Manchester
Level: Beginner
Length: 12 lessons (1 hour each)
Class size: 14 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
University of Toronto
Creative Non-Fiction II offers an intensive exploration of creative non-fiction, suitable for writers focusing on memoirs, essays, travel narratives, or biographies. This course emphasizes skill advancement in writing and revision, with a strong focus on workshopping participant's works-in-progress. It encourages active involvement in critiquing and integrating peer feedback, fostering a collaborative learning atmosphere for refining and developing new material.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$649.00
Based in Toronto
Level: Beginner
Length: 12 hours of instruction in total
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: 1691 Creative Non-Fiction: Introduction is required.
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto offers an introductory course in creative writing, designed to cover the basics and encourage creative expression. The course details, including its duration, fee structure, and information about the instructor, are not specified on the webpage. It's suitable for those beginning their journey in creative writing, looking to explore various aspects of the craft.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/courses/1664-c...
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$599.00
Based in Toronto
Level: Beginner
Length: 20 hours, 10 in-person sessions
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
The Memoir Writing Club
This 12-week interactive online course, led by Irene Graham, focuses on the art of memoir writing. It includes a memoir writing workbook, audio lessons, live group sessions, and personalized mentorship. Suitable for writers at all levels, from beginners to those revising their memoirs, the course offers a comprehensive journey into crafting a memoir.
Website: https://www.thememoirwritingclub.com/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
January, 2025
Price:
$2,495.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length: 6 months
Class size: 9 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
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