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Using the Folklorist's Toolkit
Clarion West
This course explores the use of folkloric concepts and narratives in storytelling, focusing on Ukrainian folklore and engaging with colonial legacies in folklore usage. It includes exercises on worldbuilding and plot structuring based on traditional narrative techniques.
Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com/
Categories: Fantasy and Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$75.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
Self-paced, est. 120 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Rabbit Holes and Labyrinths: Research for Writers
Clarion West
The focus of this course is on basic and advanced research techniques for writers, covering topics like distinguishing primary and secondary research, assessing information, and specialized databases.
Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com/
Categories: Book and Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$35.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced, est. 60 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Making Meaningful Monsters
Clarion West
This course covers an in-depth exploration of monsters in horror writing, focusing on their real-world connections and symbolism. Includes tips for creating unique non-human characters.
Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com
Categories: Fantasy and Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$35.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
Self-paced, est. 50 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
The Rule of Three
Clarion West
This course is an in-depth examination of writing trilogies, covering structure, planning, and common pitfalls. The course includes video lectures and an individual exercise.
Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com
Categories: Book, Fantasy, Fiction, and Science Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$75.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
Self-paced, est. 80 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: Intermediate to advanced writing level; suitable for writers considering or working on a trilogy
Realistic Religions for Speculative Fiction
Clarion West
This course covers the creation of believable religions, focusing on the lived experiences of followers rather than just deities and myths. It includes recorded lectures from a live class.
Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com
Categories: Fantasy and Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$55.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 60 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Core Concepts in Worldbuilding
Clarion West
The focus of this class is on core techniques of worldbuilding to create vibrant settings. Covers geography, history, culture, and includes engaging activities.
Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com/
Categories: Fantasy and Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$55.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
1 session, 75 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Using the Literature of Time Travel to Play with Time in Your Writing
Writing Workshops
This seminar focuses on time manipulation in storytelling, providing techniques to craft engaging narratives. Participants will engage in exercises to generate their own time-bending stories and leave with two pieces of writing. The course explores the history of time travel stories and offers insights into enhancing narrative structure.
Website: https://writingworkshops.com/
Categories: Book, Fiction, Science Fiction, and Short Story
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
$75.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
3 hours
Class size: Limited
Mastering the art of writing an excellent scientific essay has its unique set of challenges, but it is still an extremely worthwhile investment of your time, especially if you are an aspiring scientist hoping to thrive in the world of research/academia. This class is designed to guide beginner writers on how to write a high-quality literature review and research article for STEM subjects.
Website: https://www.skillshare.com/browse
Categories: Essay, Nonfiction, and Scientific
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$32.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced over 23 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Scientists and scientific entrepreneurs need to inform the public about their work. They are also now aware of the need to do so in the online content world. This course focuses specifically on blog writing for such professionals.
Website: https://www.skillshare.com/en/browse
Categories: Blog, Essay, Nonfiction, and Scientific
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$32.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced over 12 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Poetry Explorations: Scientific Topics
Skillshare
In this class, you will discover ways to explore the physical and natural world by means of poetry. You will use observation, creative play, and iterative building, along with the constraints of forms, and the flexibility of free verse to represent scientific knowledge as poetic works of art.
Website: https://www.skillshare.com/en/browse
Categories: Nonfiction, Poetry, and Scientific
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$32.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced over 12 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
An Introduction to Screenwriting
University of East Anglia
Screenplays form the starting point for most dramatic films, the essential work from which all other filmmaking flows. All the tender romance, terrifying action and memorable lines begin at the screenwriter’s desk. This online course will introduce you to the basic elements and key concepts behind a professional screenplay.
Website: https://www.futurelearn.com
Categories: Screenplay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
£250.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
2 weeks (3 hours per week)
Class size: Unlimited
Write Your Book: Start Strong and Get It Done
Class Central
If you aspire to write a book but struggle to begin or reach the finish line, you are in good company. Many budding authors face challenges in starting or developing their stories. In this course, Jennie Nash, an experienced author, teacher, and book coach, will guide you through understanding your characters, the structure of your story, and the narrative arc, helping you overcome these common hurdles.
Website: https://www.classcentral.com/course/
Categories: Book and Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$99.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 5 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
