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Learn How to Write a Novel
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6 Weeks, 6 Stories
GrubStreet
An intensive creative laboratory encouraging experimentation with new forms and sharing fresh work. Participants draft a new story each week, engage in peer workshops, and receive constructive feedback.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class
Categories: Fiction and Short Story
Start date:
November, 2025
Price:
$425.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
6 weeks
Class size: 12 seats max
6 Weeks, 6 Poems
GrubStreet
This seminar explores how backstory and flashback can enhance narratives by providing context and character motivation. Participants analyze passages from noted authors and engage in writing exercises to apply techniques learned. 18+
Website: https://grubstreet.org
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
November, 2025
Price:
$410.00
Based in Boston
Level: Any
Length:
6 weeks, 12 sessions
Class size: 12 seats max
The course focuses on crafting historical fiction, addressing challenges like historical accuracy versus storytelling. It combines lectures, discussions, and readings to help writers effectively bring the past to life.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/workshop/writing-to-heal-i-su25
Categories: Fiction and Short Story
Start date:
November, 2025
Price:
$85.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
3 hours
Class size: 50 seats max
Prerequisites: Participants are required to bring a copy of 'Writing as a Way of Healing' by Louise DeSalvo to the first class.
Intro to Poetry
GrubStreet
This course covers essential poetry techniques, focusing on aspects like imagery and musicality, through published works and weekly exercises. Students will produce new poems and receive feedback.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
November, 2025
Price:
$395.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
6 weeks
Class size: 12
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Create: Free Draft Generator
GrubStreet
A one-hour online seminar for all levels to respond to writing prompts, share work, and connect with other writers. It's designed to kickstart new writing projects and foster community.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class/
Categories: Essay, Memoir, Nonfiction, and Kids
Start date:
November, 2025
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
1 hour
Class size: 100
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
How to Write with Humor
GrubStreet
The course explores the elements of humor in writing, including incongruity, hyperbole, and dialogue. Participants will learn to use these techniques in fiction and essays to create engaging and entertaining narratives.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Fiction, Short Story, Essay, and Memoir
Start date:
November, 2025
Price:
$85.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
3 hours
Class size: 50 Seats Max
Prerequisites: Students must have taken previous fiction workshops at GrubStreet or elsewhere.
How to Draft a Novel Query Letter
GrubStreet
This course teaches how to create a compelling 250-word pitch for a novel, covering the full query letter format, including introduction, pitch, bio, and closing remarks. It also provides an overview of the querying process and tips for researching agents. 18+
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Fiction and Publishing
Start date:
December, 2025
Price:
$85.00
Based in Boston
Level: Any
Length:
1 day
Class size: 50
Create: Free Draft Generator
GrubStreet
A one-hour session designed for both new and experienced writers to generate ideas for writing projects through engaging prompts and community interaction.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class
Categories: Essay, Fiction, Kids, Memoir, Nonfiction, and Poetry
Start date:
November, 2025
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
1 hour
Class size: 100 seats maximum
How to Publish a Personal Essay
GrubStreet
An informative seminar covering the personal essay publishing landscape, including submission processes, what editors seek, and crafting effective pitches.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class/
Categories: Essay and Publishing
Start date:
November, 2025
Price:
$85.00
Based in Boston
Level: Any
Length:
3 hours
Class size: 50 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
The Mystical as Metaphor: Fabulist Fiction
GrubStreet
This online course explores the philosophy of fabulism and how to use the mystical as metaphor. It involves reading works from authors like Carmen Maria Machado and Gabriel García Márquez, and focuses on writing techniques that blend fantastical elements with relatable human experiences.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class
Categories: Fiction and Short Story
Start date:
November, 2025
Price:
$265.00
Based in Boston
Level: Intermediate
Length:
4 weeks (1 session per week)
Class size: 12 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Create: Free Draft Generator
GrubStreet
Engaging writing prompts, community interaction, and exposure to GrubStreet workshops. Ideal for new writers seeking inspiration.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/seminar/create-free-draft-generato...
Categories: Short Story, Kids, Nonfiction, Essay, Fiction, Memoir, and Poetry
Start date:
December, 2025
Price:
Free
Based in Boston
Level: Beginner
Length:
1 hour
Class size: 100 seats max
An engaging conversation led by bestselling author Steve Almond, focusing on various aspects of writing craft. The session includes audience Q&A, offering insights into storytelling, character development, and practical approaches to writing.
Website: https://grubstreet.org
Categories: Book, Fiction, and Short Story
Start date:
December, 2025
Price:
$30.00
Based in Boston
Level: Any
Length:
1.5 hours
Class size: 100 seats max
