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Speculative Fiction
Loft
As our reality becomes more of a dystopia, you may wonder what counts as fantasy anymore. Collapse, resurrection, and everything in between are entirely possible. The absurd has become a part of the everyday, be it a head popping out of a toilet or slugs that change their sex. This class will explore the fantastical, uncanny, scientific/technological, and fiction that otherwise tests the bounds of human reality.
Website: https://loft.org/classes/current-class-list
Categories: Book, Fiction, Fantasy, and Science Fiction
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
$148.00
Based in Minneapolis
Level: Any
Length:
4 sessions
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Dive into the world of technical writing with this course, which goes beyond just crafting nonfiction texts. Learn how to create clear, concise instructions that help readers achieve specific goals. This course covers revision techniques, collaboration with editors, and emphasizes the importance of proficient writing in technical documentation.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Technical
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$65.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 5 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
In this engaging course, Luke Richardson, an English teacher and author, directs you in writing a story set in a futuristic, dystopian, or sci-fi world. Whether for homeschooling, as a creative enhancement, or simply for enjoyment, this course will motivate your child to create an exciting futuristic narrative. Add a spark of creativity to your homeschooling experience!
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Kids
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$40.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 3 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Join English teacher and author Luke Richardson in this dynamic and concise course, where he guides young learners in crafting their own spy stories. Ideal for homeschoolers, students returning to school, or just for fun, this course promises to inspire thrilling spy story writing. Homeschooling can be a hub of creativity!
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Kids
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$45.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 2 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Discover how to launch a successful medical writing business, catering to companies seeking writers with clinical expertise. This course opens doors to the world of medical communications, offering the flexibility to work from home or as a digital nomad with adaptable working hours.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Medical
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$95.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 5 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: It's recommended that you are in the healthcare or life sciences fields to join this class.
Contrary to popular belief, a “sense of humor" is not a magical “gift" a few special people are born with. Humor and writing are skills anyone can develop. In this online workshop, award-winning humorist and bestselling author Dave Fox teaches you how! Discover the techniques professional comedy writers use to write consistently funny material. You'll learn how to think, write, speak, and be funnier.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Comedy
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$55.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 4 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
The Regulatory Affairs & Medical Writing course provides insights into creating clear and precise documents in clinical and regulatory settings. Learn strategies and techniques to communicate effectively, gaining confidence in your collaborations within these environments.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Medical
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$45.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 45 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
There are two big take-aways in this course: the strategy for entering and winning writing competitions and awards in general, and a technique for conception and development of a powerful Science Fiction story. By combining the two, you can learn a complete process to win an award for an SF short story...
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Science Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$45.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 1 hour
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
This class will explore the principles of (Western) narrative construction and how these principles/techniques can be used in both fiction and non-fiction/memoir. We will base the class on readings made available to the participants, including work by ZZ Packer, Gish Jen, Junot Diaz, Jhumpa Lahiri, Garrett Hongo.
Website: https://loft.org/classes/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
April, 2025
Price:
$40.00
Based in Minneapolis
Level: Any
Length:
1 session (4 hours)
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
This course is a beginner's guide to learning stand up comedy and will explain and instruct you how to write and deliver jokes. The advice and tips in this course can be also be applied to many everyday situations and helpful to many different people, including public speaking and daily conversation.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Comedy
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$50.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 2 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
How to Write Space Opera
Udemy
In these two courses on Science Fiction and Space Opera writing, you'll explore the familiar conventions and tropes of 20th-century SF. Learn how to construct plots, develop characters, create immersive worlds, and weave stories that offer an optimistic vision of the future while ensuring a satisfying reading experience.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Science Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$45.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 1 hour
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
This is a fun and practical creative writing course designed to get YOU excited about creating your own works of fiction, poetry, drama, and creative non-fiction - the four genres of creative writing. Writing techniques, literary devices, and specialized skills will be covered to help you discover, perfect, and share your own writer's voice.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Book, Poetry, Playwriting, Screenplay, and Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$110.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 12 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
