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Learn the components of successful storytelling... plot, character, and place. Learn how to juggle them all like a professional. Learn how to discipline yourself to put the first words on the page. Learn the even greater discipline required to put the last words on the page.

Website: https://www.udemy.com/course/writenow/

Categories: Short Story

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$90.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced, est. 30 hours

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Welcome to the brand new second edition of Secret Sauce Of Great Writing, a program that will show you how it's possible to upgrade your business writing, blog writing and copywriting skills to that level extremely fast. In this course, Shani will introduce you to the fundamental four ingredients of exceptional writing. In as little as an hour, you'll know exactly how to apply this "secret sauce" to your own writing—putting you way ahead of other writers in your profession or industry.

Website: https://www.udemy.com/

Categories: Short Story

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

Free

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced, est. 45 minutes

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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.

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

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