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530 Best Creative Writing Classes in 2024

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Novel Writing

City Academy

The course focuses on action and character development, regular discussions on story structure, and personalized support tailored to individual needs. Participants bring extracts of their writing for feedback from peers and tutors.

Website: https://www.city-academy.com/writing-courses

Categories: Book and Fiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£450.00

Based in London

Level: Any

Length: 6 weeks (1 session per week)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: For the first session, you must have an idea or the start of a novel.

Beginning Improv

DC Improv Comedy School

This is an introductory improv course focusing on fun and creativity. It emphasizes building confidence, communication skills, and teamwork through improv games. Classes are designed for both beginners and experienced students looking to enhance their playfulness.

Website: https://www.dcimprov.com/comedy-school/

Categories: Comedy

Start date:

September, 2024

Price:

$295.00

Based in Washington

Level: Any

Length: 5 weeks (1 session per week)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: COVID-19 vaccination required.

Freelance and Sports Writing

The London School of Journalism

The course includes 15 lessons and 35 exercises, focusing on freelance writing skills and sports journalism. It offers optional video tutorials with experienced journalists. Students learn to create business opportunities and understand sports writing within the newspaper industry.

Website: https://www.lsj.org/courses/

Categories: Sports and Freelance

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£425.00

Based in London

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced over 12-15 months

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Creative Writing Course

The University of Sydney

The course focuses on practical skills for creative writing including voice, characterisation, structure, and editing. It includes exercises in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry to help participants find their unique voice as a writer.

Website: https://cce.sydney.edu.au/

Categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$430.00

Based in Sydney

Level: Any

Length: 4 sessions (12 hours total)

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Writing the Real Course

The University of Sydney

This course immerses writers in creative nonfiction, offering practical guidance in composition and style while encouraging imaginative and disciplined writing. Participants explore the differences between fiction and nonfiction and learn to treat nonfiction with the same literary care as fiction.

Website: https://cce.sydney.edu.au/course/WRRE

Categories: Nonfiction and Memoir

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$450.00

Based in Sydney

Level: Any

Length: 4 sessions (12 hours total)

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Weekly Wordshop

Greater Philadelphia Wordshop Studio

Wordshops focus on creative exploration and experimentation in writing, using the AWA method. Participants work on various forms of writing and can receive feedback on their work. Each session includes prompts and exercises to stimulate creativity.

Website: https://www.philawordshop.com/wordshop.html

Categories: Fiction, Essay, Poetry, Nonfiction, Short Story, and Book

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$440.00

Based in Philadelphia

Level: Any

Length: Weekly sessions (approx. 3 hours each)

Class size: 12 participants max

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course focuses on writing compelling memoirs by drawing from personal experiences. It includes discussions on various non-fiction forms, literary devices, and techniques to develop a unique voice. Participants engage in writing exercises, peer workshops, and explore ethical dilemmas in memoir writing.

Website: https://writingnsw.org.au/whats-on/courses/

Categories: Memoir and Nonfiction

Start date:

August, 2024

Price:

$210.00

Based in Sydney

Level: Any

Length: 1 session (6 hours)

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Project 24

Income School

Project 24 is designed for content creators and internet entrepreneurs. It includes a full blogging system, topic selection for success, site monetization strategies, live masterminds, a members-only podcast, and a supportive community.

Website: https://incomeschool.com/project24/

Categories: Blog and Content

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$449.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

A healing retreat focusing on writing personal stories through workshops. Participants will share, read essays, develop their own writing, and workshop each other's pieces, culminating in a reading session.

Website: https://rockvalewriterscolony.org/workshops/

Categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Book, and Essay

Start date:

November, 2024

Price:

$425.00

Based in Nashville

Level: Beginner

Length: 4 workshops

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

An 8-week class for playwrights focusing on in-progress drafts or rewrites, designed to create a supportive community. It involves sharing pages biweekly, in-depth discussions, and feedback to help move the play forward.

Website: https://primarystages.org/

Categories: Playwriting and Fiction

Start date:

June, 2024

Price:

$520.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 8 weeks (weekly 3-hr sessions)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course is exercise-intensive, designed to help writers start or continue projects, with a focus on writing exercises for both fiction and nonfiction. Students produce substantial new work and receive feedback from the instructor and peers.

Website: https://sackettworkshop.com/writing/

Categories: Book, Fiction, and Nonfiction

Start date:

September, 2024

Price:

$700.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: 8 weeks (weekly 2-hour sessions)

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: A writing sample is recommended for this class.

Storytelling 101

Story District

This course focuses on turning personal experiences into compelling narratives. It includes 10 hours of in-class time and 30 minutes of one-on-one coaching, emphasizing confidence, authenticity, humor, and depth in storytelling.

Website: https://www.storydistrict.org/enroll-today

Categories: Memoir

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$475.00

Based in Washington

Level: Beginner

Length: 6-7 weeks (1 session per week)

Class size: 10:1 student-teacher ratio

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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