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Rabbit Holes and Labyrinths: Research for Writers
Clarion West
The focus of this course is on basic and advanced research techniques for writers, covering topics like distinguishing primary and secondary research, assessing information, and specialized databases.
Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com/
Categories: Book and Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$35.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced, est. 60 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Making Meaningful Monsters
Clarion West
This course covers an in-depth exploration of monsters in horror writing, focusing on their real-world connections and symbolism. Includes tips for creating unique non-human characters.
Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com
Categories: Fantasy and Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$35.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
Self-paced, est. 50 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
The Rule of Three
Clarion West
This course is an in-depth examination of writing trilogies, covering structure, planning, and common pitfalls. The course includes video lectures and an individual exercise.
Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com
Categories: Book, Fantasy, Fiction, and Science Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$75.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
Self-paced, est. 80 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: Intermediate to advanced writing level; suitable for writers considering or working on a trilogy
Realistic Religions for Speculative Fiction
Clarion West
This course covers the creation of believable religions, focusing on the lived experiences of followers rather than just deities and myths. It includes recorded lectures from a live class.
Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com
Categories: Fantasy and Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$55.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 60 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Core Concepts in Worldbuilding
Clarion West
The focus of this class is on core techniques of worldbuilding to create vibrant settings. Covers geography, history, culture, and includes engaging activities.
Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com/
Categories: Fantasy and Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$55.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
1 session, 75 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Radical Revision: A Poetry Workshop
GrubStreet
This workshop focuses on the revision process in poetry, emphasizing strategies to enhance drafts. Participants will examine strategies for revision and discuss various drafts by poets to inform their writing choices.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Nonfiction and Poetry
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
$85.00
Based in Boston
Level: Any
Length:
1 session, 3 hours long
Class size: 12 seats maximum
This generative class encourages writers to repurpose old drafts into new pieces. It includes exercises to inspire recycling and reinventing former works rather than merely revising them.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Book, Essay, Fiction, Memoir, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Short Story
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
$85.00
Based in Boston
Level: Any
Length:
One session, 3 hours long
Class size: 12 seats maximum
Using the Literature of Time Travel to Play with Time in Your Writing
Writing Workshops
This seminar focuses on time manipulation in storytelling, providing techniques to craft engaging narratives. Participants will engage in exercises to generate their own time-bending stories and leave with two pieces of writing. The course explores the history of time travel stories and offers insights into enhancing narrative structure.
Website: https://writingworkshops.com/
Categories: Book, Fiction, Science Fiction, and Short Story
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
$75.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
3 hours
Class size: Limited
A Poet's Toolbox
Loft
Why do some poems make your heart skip while others leave you cold? In this class, we’ll explore some of the key building blocks of good poetry, including voice, metaphor, imagery, and the line.
Website: https://loft.org/classes/
Categories: Nonfiction and Poetry
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
$74.00
Based in Minneapolis
Level: Any
Length:
1 session (4 hours)
Class size: Limited
Mastering the art of writing an excellent scientific essay has its unique set of challenges, but it is still an extremely worthwhile investment of your time, especially if you are an aspiring scientist hoping to thrive in the world of research/academia. This class is designed to guide beginner writers on how to write a high-quality literature review and research article for STEM subjects.
Website: https://www.skillshare.com/browse
Categories: Essay, Nonfiction, and Scientific
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$32.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced over 23 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Scientists and scientific entrepreneurs need to inform the public about their work. They are also now aware of the need to do so in the online content world. This course focuses specifically on blog writing for such professionals.
Website: https://www.skillshare.com/en/browse
Categories: Blog, Essay, Nonfiction, and Scientific
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$32.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced over 12 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Poetry Explorations: Scientific Topics
Skillshare
In this class, you will discover ways to explore the physical and natural world by means of poetry. You will use observation, creative play, and iterative building, along with the constraints of forms, and the flexibility of free verse to represent scientific knowledge as poetic works of art.
Website: https://www.skillshare.com/en/browse
Categories: Nonfiction, Poetry, and Scientific
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$32.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced over 12 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
