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How to Get Published

Seattle Writing Workshop

This one-day event provides intense instruction on publishing, including querying agents, marketing, and writing effective pitches. Attendees can interact with literary agents for feedback on their work.

Website: https://theseattlewritingworkshop.com/

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

November, 2024

Price:

$199.00

Based in Seattle

Level: Any

Length: 1 full day

Class size: 225

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

The course includes feedback on queries, Q&A with editors from top magazines, weekly resources, and tailored instruction. It focuses on writing about nature, science, and outdoor travel.

Website: https://www.wendeenicole.com/nature.htm

Categories: Magazine

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$200.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 6 weeks

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course explores the concept of unreliable narration in poetry, engaging with multiple perspectives and the notion of truth. Participants will read poems, engage in discussions, and write new work, receiving feedback in the second session.

Website: https://poetryschool.com/courses/

Categories: Poetry

Start date:

November, 2024

Price:

£91.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: 2 sessions (5 hours total)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course teaches the fundamentals of writing for television, including story structure, dialogue, and how to pitch ideas. It includes lectures, exercises, and assignments, allowing flexibility with weekly deadlines.

Website: https://www.secondcity.com/classes/

Categories: Fiction and Screenplay

Start date:

September, 2024

Price:

$225.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 1 month (approx. 3 to 5 hours per week)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Writing 1

Second City

This course focuses on scenic comedy writing, teaching students to write comedic scenes for Second City-style revues, utilizing improv for dialogue and character generation, and includes solo and collaborative exercises.

Website: https://www.secondcity.com/classes/

Categories: Comedy, Playwriting, and Screenplay

Start date:

August, 2024

Price:

$440.00

Based in New York

Level: Beginner

Length: 6 weeks, with classes of 3 hours each.

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Comedy Writing 101

The Writing Salon

In this course, students learn comedic structure, including character and situation development, setup and payoff techniques, and the effectiveness of the 'rule of three.' It includes both team and individual writing exercises.

Website: https://www.writingsalons.com/

Categories: Fiction, Comedy, Screenplay, and Book

Start date:

September, 2024

Price:

$165.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 2 sessions, each lasting 3 hours (total of 6 hours).

Class size: 14

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

In this course, learn the neuroscience of laughter, unlock your unique humor, apply comedy techniques, and engage in virtual team-building exercises to foster a joyful workplace.

Website: https://www.edx.org/

Categories: Comedy, Adult, Book, Fiction, Memoir, and Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$240.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 2 months, 3 skill-building courses, 1-2 hours per week

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course covers tropes of fantasy, world-building, characterisation, structure, and language to create innovative stories. It's designed for beginners with some writing experience.

Website: https://www.citylit.ac.uk/

Categories: Fantasy, Book, and Fiction

Start date:

September, 2024

Price:

£249.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 11 sessions over 11 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course, led by Dr. Gretchen Shirm, focuses on the intricacies of short story writing, discussing narrative structures and techniques from renowned authors. Participants will engage in workshops, learning to refine their voice and understand effective story endings.

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

Categories: Fiction and Short Story

Start date:

November, 2024

Price:

$210.00

Based in Sydney

Level: Beginner

Length: 1 day (6 hours)

Class size: 20 seats max

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

In this writing workshop, participants will learn romance subgenres, market trends, and how to structure and break traditional romance rules to create inclusive stories. The course includes discussions and planning for participants' romance novels.

Website: https://writingnsw.org.au/

Categories: Fiction, Book, and Short Story

Start date:

August, 2024

Price:

$210.00

Based in Sydney

Level: Beginner

Length: 1 day, 6 hours (10am - 4pm)

Class size: 20

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course focuses on creating engaging beginnings for stories, emphasizing the importance of the opening sentence, paragraphs, and chapters. It includes critical reading of various genres and writing exercises.

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

Categories: Fiction, Short Story, and Book

Start date:

November, 2024

Price:

$210.00

Based in Sydney

Level: Beginner

Length: 1 day (6 hours)

Class size: 17

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Writing Poetry

Curtis Brown Creative

In this course, explore various poetic forms and styles, gain feedback on your work, and develop a personal poetic voice.

Website: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/

Categories: Poetry

Start date:

October, 2024

Price:

£250.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 8 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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