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Writing the Short

Young Screenwriters

A 6-module course designed to help aspiring screenwriters craft a compelling short script in just 5 weeks. Includes over 25 HD videos, personalized feedback on 5 projects, and guidance on structure and storytelling.

Website: https://youngscreenwriters.teachable.com/

Categories: Screenplay, Free, and Playwriting

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

Free

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 5 weeks (6 modules)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

The workshop focuses on members reading their work aloud for feedback, covering various genres including novels, short stories, and poetry. They aim to help members get published and welcome both beginners and experienced writers.

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

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

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£2.00

Based in Manchester

Level: Any

Length: Weekly meetings (2 hours)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Flash Fiction

Austin Bat Cave

This fiction seminar delves into the essence of flash fiction, exploring its length, urgency, and innovation within limited word counts. It includes story diagrams, class exercises, and a historical overview of the form.

Website: https://austinbatcave.org/

Categories: Short Story

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$10.00

Based in Austin

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced (On-demand)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Serial Poetics

Austin Bat Cave

This online seminar explores the craft of serial poetry, engaging various methods of form, narrative, and visual art. It includes a cross-medium approach to illustrate concepts, featuring works by notable poets.

Website: https://austinbatcave.org/

Categories: Poetry

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$10.00

Based in Austin

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced (On-demand)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

The course focuses on organic plot development driven by character decisions and their consequences, helping writers create engaging narratives.

Website: https://austinbatcave.org/

Categories: Fiction and Adult

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$10.00

Based in Austin

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced (On-demand)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This seminar focuses on blending personal essay writing with comedic storytelling, exploring how to make personal experiences relatable through humor.

Website: https://austinbatcave.org/

Categories: Comedy and Essay

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$10.00

Based in Austin

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced (On-demand)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Creative Writing with John Chaplick

Life Enrichment Center for the Arts

In this course, participants will focus on developing their creative voice through weekly prompts, sharing their work, and providing feedback. Topics covered include character development, setting, voice, and the publishing process, with the opportunity to publish in an annual anthology.

Website: https://lectampa.org/classes-and-events/

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

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$10.00

Based in Tampa

Level: Any

Length: Weekly sessions, 2 hours each

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

In this course, learn to write compelling nonfiction by exploring narrative techniques and journalistic tools to connect with readers authentically.

Website: https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/

Categories: Nonfiction and Adult

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$14.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced over 11 lessons

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Writing Workshop

Salt Tooth Writers

In this course, participants will engage in generative weekly workshops that feature prompts and positive feedback, allowing them to write in various genres and share their work in a supportive environment if they choose.

Website: https://www.salttoothwriters.com/wwkc

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

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$15.00

Based in Kansas City

Level: Any

Length: Weekly session (2 hours each)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Hex Engines & Spell-Slingers: Write Steampunk/Weird Western

The Rambo Academy for Wayward Writers

The course includes video lectures, text, and writing exercises to help create engaging stories in steampunk and weird western subgenres. It focuses on writing techniques, historical context, and genre mechanics.

Website: https://catrambo.teachable.com/

Categories: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$29.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced over 12 modules

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

The course offers actionable tips to enhance business writing, focusing on message planning, formatting for readability, and error reduction for professional image.

Website: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/

Categories: Business

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$20.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 27 minutes

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course provides insights on creating and marketing a blog, including identifying goals, understanding your audience, content planning, and overcoming challenges like writer's block. It includes a comprehensive approach with practical strategies for engaging writing and blog promotion.

Website: https://www.creativelive.com/

Categories: Copywriting and Blog

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$24.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 3 days, with 26 lessons

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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