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57 Best Short Story Creative Writing Classes in 2025

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An informal writing group to connect LGBTQIA+ creatives, with generative prompts and journaling. Participants can write together or have time for silent reading while enjoying lunch.

Website: https://lighthousewriters.org/

Categories: Short Story

Start date:

October, 2025

Price:

$10.00

Based in Denver

Level: Any

Length: 1 hour

Class size: 15

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This online seminar focuses on refining pitches for non-fiction writing, including essays and reviews. Participants will gain skills to articulate memorable pitches, boost editing confidence, and understand Australian literary journals better. Price in AUD.

Website: https://writingnsw.org.au/whats-on/courses/seminar-pitchi...

Categories: Short Story

Start date:

August, 2025

Price:

$55.00

Based in Sydney

Level: Beginner

Length: 2 hours, single session

Class size: 50

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

The course includes writing and submitting a flash fiction story each week, learning various critique methods, and receiving guidance in a supportive environment. Participants engage in small writing groups, weekly video lectures by Brian Evenson, and have opportunities for critiques of their work.

Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com/p/2025-ffg

Categories: Short Story

Start date:

June, 2025

Price:

$66.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: 4 weeks, 4 stories

Class size: 8

This course teaches the essential narrative engines and character patterns for structuring a strong middle in storytelling. It combines text-based materials and live video sessions for interactive learning.

Website: https://writers.com/course/how-to-firm-up-the-mushy-middl...

Categories: Short Story

Start date:

April, 2025

Price:

$340.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 5 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

The conference features workshops, panel discussions, master classes, pitch sessions, and a keynote address. Attendees can participate in a welcome reception and a Saturday banquet, meeting prominent writers and experts. The course runs from March 21 to March 23, 2025.

Website: https://cwa12.wildapricot.org/event-5669588

Categories: Short Story

Start date:

March, 2025

Price:

$480.00

Based in Chicago

Level: Any

Length: 3 full days

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: Participants must be members of the Chicago Writers Association. Membership is available for $25/year.

Writing Workshop

Minneapolis Writers' Workshop

In this course, participants will join a virtual writer’s critique and support group, with weekly meetings for feedback and critiques, as well as Open Read nights where non-members can present their work.

Website: https://minneapoliswritersworkshop.org/

Categories: Short Story

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

Free

Based in Minneapolis

Level: Any

Length: Weekly meetings (2 hours each)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Starting to Write

Toby Litt

This is a free online course comprising 10 lessons focused on the fundamentals of writing short stories. Each lesson includes reading materials, writing exercises, and video links. Lessons are designed for complete beginners to those with some writing experience.

Website: https://tobylitt.wordpress.com/

Categories: Short Story

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

Free

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced over 10 lessons

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This specialization includes five courses focusing on short story writing, character development, setting and description, style, and culminates with a capstone project. It's designed to help aspiring writers craft original stories.

Website: https://www.coursera.org/

Categories: Short Story

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

Free

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Est. 1 month (10 hours per week)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

The workshop focuses on members reading their work aloud for feedback, covering various genres including novels, short stories, and poetry. They aim to help members get published and welcome both beginners and experienced writers.

Website: http://www.manchester-writers.org.uk/

Categories: Short Story

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£2.00

Based in Manchester

Level: Any

Length: Weekly meetings (2 hours)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Flash Fiction

Austin Bat Cave

This fiction seminar delves into the essence of flash fiction, exploring its length, urgency, and innovation within limited word counts. It includes story diagrams, class exercises, and a historical overview of the form.

Website: https://austinbatcave.org/

Categories: Short Story

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$10.00

Based in Austin

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced (On-demand)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Creative Writing with John Chaplick

Life Enrichment Center for the Arts

In this course, participants will focus on developing their creative voice through weekly prompts, sharing their work, and providing feedback. Topics covered include character development, setting, voice, and the publishing process, with the opportunity to publish in an annual anthology.

Website: https://lectampa.org/classes-and-events/

Categories: Short Story

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$10.00

Based in Tampa

Level: Any

Length: Weekly sessions, 2 hours each

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Writing Workshop

Salt Tooth Writers

In this course, participants will engage in generative weekly workshops that feature prompts and positive feedback, allowing them to write in various genres and share their work in a supportive environment if they choose.

Website: https://www.salttoothwriters.com/wwkc

Categories: Short Story

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$15.00

Based in Kansas City

Level: Any

Length: Weekly session (2 hours each)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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