71 Best Poetry Creative Writing Classes in 2024

This workshop is for anyone who wants to practice active embodied writing, for writers who crave a deeper relationship to their body in motion but struggle with direction, and also movement artists who struggle to write about their practice or struggle to write in general.

If you’d like to bring more elements of science fiction, fantasy, and/or horror (and their many subgenres) into your poetry, this class is for you! In this class, we’ll explore speculative poetry and its possibilities through short craft readings, example poems, and generative writing.

Meet us at a nearby park and learn to write about our world in a way that is both informative and engaging. We will learn to observe nature closely, choose the right words to describe what you see, and craft essays, poems, and stories that will bring nature to life.

This intensive one-day workshop will offer all poets—whether they have yet to submit their first poem to a literary journal or are ready to present a publisher with a book-length manuscript—hands-on advice on how to achieve their publishing goals.

This week-long workshop is open to writers of all levels and focuses on fiction, memoir, and poetry. It includes writing exercises, sharing sessions, and exploration of creativity, style, and editing. Participants will learn to target different genres and markets, with the goal of developing a sustainable creative writing practice. The course is held at the University of Sydney and emphasizes growing beginnings toward completed works suitable for publication​.

Half writing-group, half open-mic, Open Moon is an ungated space for Asian and Asian-American writers, of all levels, writing in any genre, where we can share our experiences, share our work, and cheer each other on.

Conducted by Sally Jadlow, a professional writer, this 6-week Zoom session runs from September 14 to October 19, 2023. The workshop includes manuscript preparation, writing exercises, class interaction, and marketing information. It offers an interactive, supportive class setting, and optional writing assignments are provided for students to prepare manuscripts ready for publishers.

Scheduled for March 22-24, 2024, at the Warwick Allerton Hotel in Chicago, this event is a dynamic gathering for aspiring writers. It includes a welcome reception, two days of workshops, panels, pitch sessions, master classes, and more. The conference aims to inspire and educate, covering a range of topics for writers of all levels. Registration includes meals and a banquet dinner, with an option for agent/publisher pitch sessions.

Starting March 27, 2024, this eight-week online course taught by Kelly Bingham focuses on writing novels in verse for young adult readers. The course covers story structure, character development, and the use of poetic elements to connect with readers. It's designed for all levels of writers interested in crafting a novel-in-verse, providing detailed feedback and a collaborative virtual classroom environment​​.

The Manchester Writing School offers a two-day intensive course, providing a glimpse into one of the UK's leading literary centres. Participants engage in masterclass workshops, seminars, and talks delivered by practicing writers and critics. The program includes fiction, poetry, scriptwriting, and creative non-fiction sessions, offering a supportive environment for both personal and professional writing.

This program offers comprehensive training in various creative writing genres. Participants develop core skills and choose electives in fiction, non-fiction, children’s writing, poetry, or business writing. Suitable for hobbyists and those aspiring to become published authors, the course spans 15-30 months and costs approximately $3,510, not including textbooks or parking. It is available both in-person and online​​​​​​.

This program is designed for high school students to transform their ideas into creative written works. It includes dynamic lectures on craft topics, workshop sessions, and peer feedback. The academy covers various creative writing genres and aspects of the publishing industry, including opportunities for students to read their work at notable literary locations in Washington, D.C. The estimated tuition is $3,389, which includes housing and meals for residential students, with a reduced rate for commuters.