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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.

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

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

Writing Short Fiction: Introduction

University of Toronto

Ideal for aspiring short story writers, this course teaches basic literary techniques and includes writing and reviewing stories, culminating in a critiqued story draft.

Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/

Categories: Short Story

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$649.00

Based in Toronto

Level: Beginner

Length: 20 hours, with 8 sessions in total.

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Writing Humour

University of Toronto

Delve into the art of humor writing, learning techniques from slapstick to satire. The course offers exercises and workshops, aiming to produce comic pieces and connect with fellow humor writers.

Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses

Categories: Comedy

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$649.00

Based in Toronto

Level: Beginner

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Secrets of Great Food Writing

University of Toronto

Blend your culinary passion and writing talent to create engaging food content. This course covers various formats, from restaurant reviews to cookbooks, emphasizing recipe development, interviewing techniques, and discovering a unique food-writing style.

Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/

Categories: Food

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$649.00

Based in Toronto

Level: Beginner

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Screenwriting: Introduction

University of Toronto

This foundational course in screenwriting covers essential elements like story, character, plot, and dialogue. Designed for beginners and those developing a screenplay, it includes screenings and exercises to master screenplay structure and short film script formatting.

Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/

Categories: Screenplay

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$649.00

Based in Toronto

Level: Beginner

Length: Approximately 24 hours of instruction

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Playwriting: Introduction

University of Toronto

This introductory course covers the basics of stage writing, including structure, character, dialogue, and environment. Classes are divided into idea analysis and a supportive workshop for feedback. Guided by a produced playwright, students will gain insights into various theatrical forms and develop scriptwriting skills, aiming to complete a one-act play or half a full-length play.

Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/

Categories: Playwriting

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$649.00

Based in Toronto

Level: Beginner

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Generating Stories I

University of Toronto

A 20-hour workshop-based course, it aids in generating and refining fiction or non-fiction prose or poetry. Suitable for beginners, it emphasizes weekly exercises and assignments to inspire writing across genres. Students will learn story identification and shaping, prose organization, and revision skills, honing their ability to amplify resonant parts of their writing.

Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/

Categories: Fiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$649.00

Based in Toronto

Level: Beginner

Length: 8 weeks with 1 lesson per week

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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