The Ultimate List of 520 Writing Classes in 2025

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

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

Business Writing Skills

The Business Writing Center

This course teaches best practices for writing clear, concise business documents. It includes four full-document evaluations, 12 activities with feedback, and focuses on guiding readers through messages. Instructor feedback is provided for personalized coaching.

Website: https://businesswriting.com/

Categories: Business

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$395.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: Self-paced

Class size: Unlimited

How to Write Patient Education Materials

Health Writer Hub

This course teaches how to write effective patient education materials focusing on understanding patient needs, enhancing health literacy, and engaging readers. Participants will receive personalized feedback on their work.

Website: https://www.healthwriterhub.com/

Categories: Medical

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$345.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: Self-paced over 12 lessons

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Certified Technical Writer

Technical Writer HQ

The course includes 95 video lessons, assignments, quizzes, downloadable templates, and instructor feedback on a capstone project. It covers the foundations of technical writing and provides insider tips from industry professionals.

Website: https://technicalwriterhq.com/technical-writing-certifica...

Categories: Technical

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$299.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced over 10 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites