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Some of the best works of fiction and nonfiction were crafted in a writer's workshop. This online course will help you write your own creative piece. Like a true writing workshop, you will learn literary techniques, peer review a classmate's work, and receive constructive criticism on your work.
Website: https://www.ed2go.com/courses/writing/
Categories: Short Story
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$170.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced over 6 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Getting Started in Writing
Writer's Digest University
Have you always wanted to be a writer? Don't let doubt or fear get the best of you—take a chance and learn how to start writing a book, novel, short story, memoir, or essay. When you take this online writing course, you'll discover your voice, learn the basics of grammar and examine the different types of writing.
Website: https://www.writersonlineworkshops.com/
Categories: Short Story
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$379.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
3 months
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: Keys to Great Writing by Stephen Wilbers is a required book.
Developing Your Short Fiction
GrubStreet
In this course, we'll learn and practice the tried-and-true elements of fiction—style, voice, character, narrative, dialogue, point of view, and revision—with an emphasis on the short story form. Classes will include discussions on various elements of craft and close readings of essays on writing and published stories.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class
Categories: Short Story
Start date:
October, 2024
Price:
$560.00
Based in Boston
Level: Intermediate
Length:
8 weeks (1 session per week)
Class size: 12 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Short Story I
UCLA
It is said that all of us have locked inside at least one good story to tell. Through lectures on craft, short writing exercises, assignments and discussion, you learn how to tell yours. Topics include plot, point-of-view, setting, description, conflict, characterization, dialogue, tension, rewriting and submission strategies.
Website: https://www.uclaextension.edu/writing
Categories: Short Story
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$720.00
Based in Los Angeles
Level: Beginner
Length:
Est. 10 weeks
Class size: 15 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Write Club
Austin Public Library
Write Club offers an opportunity for writers to build community through shared prompts and exercises. Participants write and share their work in a supportive environment.
Website: https://library.austintexas.gov/events/writing
Categories: Short Story
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Based in Austin
Level: Any
Length:
Weekly sessions (1 hour each)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Short Story Fundamentals
Writer's Digest University
This course caters to both beginners and seasoned writers, offering a comprehensive exploration of the short story medium. It covers the structure of short stories and addresses common challenges writers face, providing valuable insights for crafting compelling narratives.
Website: https://www.writersonlineworkshops.com/
Categories: Short Story
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
$250.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
1 month
Class size: Unlimited
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
Creative Writing: Introduction
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto offers an introductory course in creative writing, designed to cover the basics and encourage creative expression. The course details, including its duration, fee structure, and information about the instructor, are not specified on the webpage. It's suitable for those beginning their journey in creative writing, looking to explore various aspects of the craft.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/courses/1664-c...
Categories: Short Story
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$599.00
Based in Toronto
Level: Beginner
Length:
20 hours, 10 in-person sessions
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing through heartbreak and loss can provide a tool for discovering the insight lurking beneath the pain. Such writing will stir readers’ emotions, even helping process their own pain. Instructor Andrea Meyer will assign readings and writing exercises to help you tell your darkest, scariest, and most gratifying stories.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Short Story
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
$250.00
Based in Boston
Level: Advanced
Length:
4 sessions, 3 hours each
Class size: 12 seats max
Prerequisites: At least one act or thirty pages of a screenplay or television pilot completed.
