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Improv 101
Upright Citizens Brigade
UCB's Improv 101 course offers an introduction to the fundamentals of improv and comedy. It's ideal for those seeking to enhance their performance skills, public speaking, or just have fun. The course includes eight 3-hour sessions, a class show, and free access to UCB shows.
Website: https://ucbcomedy.com/courses/
Categories: Comedy
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$500.00
Based in New York
Level: Beginner
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Playwriting Technique
HB Studio
This 10-week online course is open to everyone, from beginners to experienced playwrights. It introduces a variety of dramatic tools and involves assignments written as short plays. The class focuses on elements such as character, plot, language, structure, and story, in a supportive environment. Students will develop a portfolio of short plays, and the course includes essential readings and follows the Liz Lerman Critical Response Process for critiques.
Website: https://www.hbstudio.org/classes/
Categories: Playwriting
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$525.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
10 weeks (1 session per week)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: Registration prerequisite.
Essay and Debate
Manchester Writing
This course teaches the art of persuasive argument through developing a thesis and using evidence effectively. Students will enhance their writing skills across introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs, and sharpen their public speaking abilities by debating with peers on contrasting viewpoints.
Website: https://www.manchesterwriting.com/
Categories: Essay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$550.00
Based in Manchester
Level: Beginner
Length:
12 lessons (1 hour each)
Class size: 14 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Narrative
Manchester Writing
Dive into the world of storytelling, mastering both fiction and nonfiction. This course focuses on plot construction, captivating openings, character creation, voice modulation, descriptive richness, sentence diversity, and potent verb usage, all aimed at nurturing skilled storytellers and discerning readers.
Website: https://www.manchesterwriting.com/
Categories: Fiction, Essay, Nonfiction, and Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$550.00
Based in Manchester
Level: Beginner
Length:
12 lessons (1 hour each)
Class size: 14 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Online Sketch 101
Upright Citizens Brigade
Sketch 101 is an introductory course to sketch comedy writing, highlighting UCB's unique comedic perspective. This course consists of eight 3-hour sessions, focusing on developing, writing, and polishing comedic skills in various sketch formats. There are no prerequisites, and it's available both in-person and online.
Website: https://ucbcomedy.com/courses/
Categories: Comedy
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$525.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing Poetry
University of Oxford
This 10-week online course from Oxford University, taught by Dr. Simon Pomery, is designed for flexible learning. It involves tutor-guided forum discussions and self-paced study, focusing on reading and activities around poetry. Suitable for those looking to explore poetry writing in a structured yet flexible environment.
Website: https://www.conted.ox.ac.uk/courses/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
£635.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
10 weeks, approximately 10 hours per week
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Fall Virtual Workshop
Futurescapes
Futurescapes is an intensive, exclusive workshop, offering writers an unparalleled chance to work with top authors and agents in speculative fiction (science fiction, horror, fantasy, paranormal).
Website: https://futurescapes.ink/
Categories: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Book, and Fiction
Start date:
October, 2024
Price:
$398.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
4 full days (October 10-13, 2024)
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: You may submit any original written work for your application.
How to Become a Freelance Health Writer
Health Writer Hub
This six-week course is perfect for aspiring freelance health writers. Led by an expert with over 15 years of experience, it covers essential topics and offers practical exercises. The course caters to a variety of professionals, including students, health professionals, and experienced writers. Participants receive a CPD-certified certificate and ongoing access to course materials.
Website: https://www.healthwriterhub.com/health-writing-courses
Categories: Medical and Freelance
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$550.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
Self-paced over 6 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Screenwriting for Film & TV
GrubStreet
We will study the craft in poems by Jennifer Chang, Victoria Chang, Franny Choi, Li-Young Lee, Ocean Vuong and others. Our aim will be to learn from their work, as well as generate the beginnings of our own poems.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Playwriting and Screenplay
Start date:
October, 2024
Price:
$540.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
8 weeks, 1 session per week
Class size: 12 seats max
Principles of Health & Medical Copywriting
Health Writer Hub
This online course teaches the essentials of healthcare copywriting for medical brands and businesses. It offers an evidence-based approach to persuasive writing, along with industry insights. The course is self-paced with weekly assignments, making it ideal for those transitioning into the health and medical copywriting field.
Website: https://www.healthwriterhub.com/health-writing-courses/
Categories: Medical
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$550.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
4 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing the Novel: Introduction
University of Toronto
A beginner's course in novel writing, emphasizing literary techniques, style development, and understanding prose fiction. It involves analyzing established writers' styles and includes practical writing and editing of a novel's opening.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$649.00
Based in Toronto
Level: Beginner
Length:
6 weeks with 2 hours of instruction per week
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing the Memoir
University of Toronto
Focused on memoir writing, this course guides you in selecting personal stories and developing writing skills, aiming to produce memoir chapters while connecting with a community of memoir writers.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/
Categories: Memoir
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$649.00
Based in Toronto
Level: Beginner
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
