29 Best Publishing Creative Writing Classes in 2024

In this workshop, students will learn the art of editing their memoir including identifying what and where to cut to streamline the plot. Students will also learn how the revising process works so that they will be able to create a product that will excel in the marketplace.

Reedsy's course, led by Tom Bromley, is a 101-day program aimed at helping writers finish their first novel draft. It includes daily video masterclasses, a structured approach for drafting, and access to a forum and live webinars for interaction and feedback. The course covers various aspects of novel writing, including preparation, character development, plot skills, and writing techniques.

This conference is designed for writers seeking to connect with publishing acquisitions editors and literary agents. It offers manuscript critiques, pitch meetings, workshops, and talks by experienced authors and industry professionals, aiming to educate about the publishing industry and the craft of writing.

Learn the art of baiting the hook properly to get your short nonfiction pieces published and paid for in this four-week course. Discover how to generate saleable ideas, craft winning pitches, and connect with the right editors and publications.

After successful 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, events in San Diego, Writing Day Workshops is excited to announce The 2024 San Diego Writing Workshop — a full-day “How to Get Published” writing event in San Diego, CA on April 20, 2024.

This is a special one-day “How to Get Published” writing workshop on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Congress Plaza Hotel. In other words, it’s one day full of classes and advice designed to give you the best instruction concerning how to get your writing & books published. We’ll discuss your publishing opportunities today, how to write queries & pitches, how to market yourself and your books, what makes an agent/editor stop reading your manuscript, and more.

Taking place on March 16, 2024, at the Marriott Kansas City Overland Park, this workshop offers a full day of learning, including sessions on publishing, literary agents, and manuscript critiques. The event features expert speakers and provides an opportunity for writers to pitch to agents. Designed for writers of all levels, it focuses on a variety of topics relevant to the publishing industry.

Hosted on March 16, 2024, at Le Meridien Atlanta Perimeter by Marriott, this one-day workshop is an intensive opportunity for writers to learn about getting published. It covers various aspects of writing and publishing, offering classes, pitch opportunities with agents, and personalized advice. Limited to 200 seats, the workshop is ideal for writers of all genres seeking focused guidance in a single day.

This one-day "How to Get Published" workshop, scheduled for April 6, 2024, in St. Paul, MN, offers intensive instruction, the opportunity to pitch to literary agents and editors, and a range of classes on publishing, query writing, and manuscript marketing. It is suitable for writers of all genres, focusing on both fiction and nonfiction, with a limit of 225 participants​​.

These are two separate one-day events in Tampa and Orlando, focusing on how to get published. The workshops offer intensive instruction, opportunities to pitch literary agents or editors, and cover a broad range of topics relevant to both fiction and nonfiction writers. They aim to provide direction in publishing, query writing, self-marketing, and manuscript evaluation​​.

Scheduled for April 2024, this conference is a comprehensive event for writers of all genres. It includes workshops, Q&A panels, pitch sessions with agents and editors, and inspiring keynote speeches. Held virtually, it offers attendees an opportunity to enhance their craft, business skills, and networking with publishing professionals​​.

This one-day intensive workshop, scheduled for May 11, 2024, offers a comprehensive guide on getting published. Open to writers of all genres, it features classes on writing, publishing, and marketing, with options for one-on-one pitches to literary agents. It's an in-person event at the Seattle Convention Center, ideal for aspiring authors seeking publication​​​​​​.