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Learn How to Write a Novel, Join Tom Bromley for a writing master class.
Learn How to Write a Novel
Finish your draft in our 3-month master class. Enroll now for daily lessons, weekly critique, and live events. Your first lesson is free!
A 3-hour online workshop focusing on writing query letters essential for manuscript publication. Covers basics and advanced topics such as comparative titles, platform presentation, novel vs. non-fiction pitches, crafting hooks, and understanding book proposals.
Website: https://www.bluestoop.org/
Categories: Book, Fiction, Nonfiction, and Publishing
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
$75.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
3 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
This virtual seminar focuses on crafting stories set in a single location. It discusses the implications for gender, characterization, plot, and time, featuring works by notable authors.
Website: https://www.bluestoop.org/
Categories: Fiction, Book, and Short Story
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
$50.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
2 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Business Writing Course
City Academy
This course focuses on enhancing business writing skills including clarity, conciseness, and engagement. Participants will learn to understand their audience, proofread effectively, and write for emails, reports, and social media.
Website: https://www.city-academy.com/
Categories: Business
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
£250.00
Based in London
Level: Any
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Fluency in English is essential
Creative Writing Course: Reading and Writing Lyric Poetry
North Sydney Community Centre
This course teaches how to read and write lyric poetry, focusing on personal expression through poetic techniques. Participants engage with various forms of poetry, explore Australia’s contributions to the genre, and enjoy a supportive environment for sharing their work.
Website: https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/
Categories: Book and Fiction
Start date:
October, 2024
Price:
$150.00
Based in Sydney
Level: Any
Length:
4 sessions, 1.5 hours each
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Pitching Your Personal Essay Zoom Seminar
Writing Workshops
One-day workshop focusing on crafting compelling pitches for personal essays. Participants will learn to identify suitable magazines, approach editors, and manage rejection. Includes discussions on pitch examples, drafting pitches, and receiving feedback.
Website: https://writingworkshops.com/
Categories: Essay, Publishing, and Nonfiction
Start date:
October, 2024
Price:
$75.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
3 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Teen Summer: DIY Comic Book Making
GrubStreet
This course allows teens to create a mini-comic over the course of a week, focusing on story development, writing, sketching, and finalizing comic pages. It includes workshops, peer collaboration, and is designed for all experience levels.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/workshop/teen-summer-diy-comic-boo...
Categories: Book, Short Story, Fiction, and Kids
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
$475.00
Based in Boston
Level: Any
Length:
5 days
Class size: 12
Prerequisites: Only for teens aged 13 to 18
A Speculative Fiction Bag of Tricks
Writespace
This generative workshop helps writers explore speculative fiction, offering tools for world-building and character development. Participants will engage in exercises to cultivate their storytelling, focusing on genres like fantasy and science fiction.
Website: https://www.writespacehouston.org/
Categories: Fiction and Fantasy
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
$60.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
3 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing for Children
City Academy
This course explores successful children's books and includes writing exercises for character development and plot creation. Students will analyze popular narratives and learn to blend words and pictures effectively.
Website: https://www.city-academy.com/
Categories: Kids and Fiction
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
£350.00
Based in London
Level: Any
Length:
6 weeks
Class size: Limited
Stand-Up Comedy
Just the Funny
This course teaches the fundamentals of stand-up comedy, helping students develop their jokes and material, and discover their unique comedic style. Each session includes a student performance.
Website: http://www.justthefunny.com/
Categories: Comedy
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
$300.00
Based in Miami
Level: Any
Length:
7 weeks
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Three-Day Critique Workshop
Cascade Writers
This workshop includes critique groups led by professionals, opportunities to submit writing for review, workshops on writing craft, agent pitching sessions, and networking events with authors and editors.
Website: https://cascadewriters.com/2024-three-day-critique-workshop/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
July, 2024
Price:
$150.00
Based in Washington
Level: Intermediate
Length:
3 days
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Up to 4000 words of your novel, short story, or whatever project you are working on.
The Creative Copywriter Academy
The Creative Copywriter
This course offers tangible techniques for mastering creative and technical copywriting skills, alongside feedback from industry experts. It emphasizes winning clients, managing business aspects, and learning at your own pace. Includes practical tasks, community support, and access to a network for job opportunities.
Website: https://academy.creative-copywriter.net/
Categories: Copywriting, Freelance, Content, and Technical
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$290.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced, est. 1 to 2 months
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Exercises to Improve Your Writing
The Writer's Center
Participants will engage in various writing exercises and prompts, focusing on story structure, plot, and mechanics. The course emphasizes expert feedback and practical exercises for ongoing use.
Website: https://writer.org/
Categories: Book, Fiction, and Short Story
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
$250.00
Based in Washington
Level: Any
Length:
6 weeks, 5 sessions
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
