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33 Best Publishing Creative Writing Classes in 2024

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Building Your Author Platform

Write|Publish|Sell

This course provides a step-by-step guide for authors to create and grow their author platform by identifying their target audience, developing branding, and leveraging social media and marketing strategies. It includes a mix of written content, videos, and tutorials.

Website: https://writepublishsell.thinkific.com/courses/

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$197.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

How to Get Published

Minnesota Writing Workshop

This one-day workshop offers intense instruction on publishing, query writing, and marketing. Attendees can pitch to literary agents and attend multiple sessions throughout the day.

Website: https://minnesotawritingworkshop.com/

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

April, 2024

Price:

$199.00

Based in Minneapolis

Level: Any

Length: 1 full day

Class size: 225

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

How to Get Published

San Diego Writing Workshop

This is a comprehensive one-day workshop covering querying agents, understanding the publishing landscape, and marketing strategies for writers. Attendees can pitch their work to literary agents.

Website: https://sandiegowritingworkshop.com/

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

April, 2024

Price:

$199.00

Based in San Diego

Level: Any

Length: 1 full day

Class size: 200

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

How to Get Published

Atlanta Writing Workshop

This is an intensive one-day workshop focusing on publishing strategies, pitching to agents, and improving writing skills. Includes multiple sessions covering various aspects of writing and publishing.

Website: https://atlantawritingworkshop.com/

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

March, 2024

Price:

$199.00

Based in Atlanta

Level: Any

Length: 1 full day

Class size: 200

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

How to Get Published

Chicago Writing Workshop

This is a one-day intensive workshop focusing on publishing opportunities, query writing, marketing, and pitching to agents. Participants can ask questions and receive feedback from industry professionals.

Website: https://chicagowritingworkshop.com/

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

June, 2024

Price:

$199.00

Based in Chicago

Level: Any

Length: 1 full day

Class size: 200

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

How to Get Published

Seattle Writing Workshop

This one-day event provides intense instruction on publishing, including querying agents, marketing, and writing effective pitches. Attendees can interact with literary agents for feedback on their work.

Website: https://theseattlewritingworkshop.com/

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

November, 2024

Price:

$199.00

Based in Seattle

Level: Any

Length: 1 full day

Class size: 225

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Profitable Niche Package

The Alchemist Academy by Freelance Magic

This course is designed to help creative freelancers kickstart and grow their businesses, focusing on securing high-paying clients through effective pitching and niche definition.

Website: https://wanderful-world.teachable.com/

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$47.00

Online course

Level: Any

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

A 3-hour online workshop focusing on writing query letters essential for manuscript publication. Covers basics and advanced topics such as comparative titles, platform presentation, novel vs. non-fiction pitches, crafting hooks, and understanding book proposals.

Website: https://www.bluestoop.org/

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

August, 2024

Price:

$75.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 3 hours

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

One-day workshop focusing on crafting compelling pitches for personal essays. Participants will learn to identify suitable magazines, approach editors, and manage rejection. Includes discussions on pitch examples, drafting pitches, and receiving feedback.

Website: https://writingworkshops.com/

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

October, 2024

Price:

$75.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 3 hours

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Participants will learn to create an author website that serves as their professional landing page, essential for marketing their writing career. The course provides practical strategies and a game plan for establishing an online presence that evolves with their career.

Website: https://www.porchtn.org/workshops

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

September, 2024

Price:

$60.00

Based in Nashville

Level: Intermediate

Length: 1 session, 2 hours

This course covers crafting a book proposal, articulating market fit, and developing a captivating hook. Participants complete a proposal draft and gain a deeper understanding of the publishing process.

Website: https://www.uclaextension.edu/

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

August, 2024

Price:

$985.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 4 days

Class size: 15

This course focuses on submission practices for literary and speculative markets, covering differences, expectations, and tips for submissions, along with grant applications and artist statements.

Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$75.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced, est. 100 minutes

Class size: Unlimited

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