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Wired for Story: How to Become a Story Genius
CreativeLive
Covers essential storytelling techniques including understanding reader psychology and crafting compelling narratives. Emphasizes practical exercises that build on each other to develop story material.
Website: https://www.creativelive.com/
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$49.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
5 hours, 17 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
How to Write a Memoir
GrubStreet
This seminar covers the fundamentals of memoir writing, including genre identification, narrative arc, and workshopping with peers. Participants will begin mapping out their memoirs and connect with other aspiring memoirists.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class/
Categories: Book
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$85.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
3 hours
Class size: 50 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Picture Book Biographies I: Style & Substance with Rob Sanders
The Writing Barn
A six-session online class focusing on writing picture book biographies, covering research, structuring, and revision. Participants will work on a draft and workshop a manuscript.
Website: https://thewritingbarn.com/
Categories: Book
Start date:
February, 2026
Price:
$412.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
6 sessions over 6 weeks
Class size: 16
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Thanks for the Memories: How to Write Flashbacks with Frances de Pontes Peebles
Story Studio Chicago
This creative writing lecture focuses on writing effective flashbacks in fiction, exploring their purpose, timing, and impact on narrative. The course includes a 90-minute video lecture, reading excerpts, and writing exercises.
Website: https://www.storystudiochicago.org/classes/
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$80.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
90 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Memoir VI: Pitching, Editing, Queries, and Hooks
Write Your Story Now
The course focuses on editing memoirs, peer editing, and provides an overview of publishing options with guest professionals.
Website: https://writeyourstorynow.org/
Categories: Book
Start date:
October, 2026
Price:
$252.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
6 sessions
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
This course focuses on developing picture book characters, understanding picture books' unique qualities, and creating original manuscripts. It includes reading examples, writing prompts, and peer feedback.
Website: https://www.porchtn.org/
Categories: Book
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$242.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
4 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Goal, Motivation, Conflict, and Stakes for Fiction Writers
The Loft Literary Center
This course helps writers sharpen their stories using the GMC&S framework—goal, motivation, conflict, and stakes—through a blend of lectures and writing exercises.
Website: https://loft.org/classes
Categories: Book
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$148.00
Based in Minneapolis
Level: Any
Length:
4 weeks, 4 sessions
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: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$190.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced over 6 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Starting to Write Your Novel
Curtis Brown Creative
This course helps develop your novel from the ground up, including idea generation, plotting, and crafting a confident opening. It features six modules with videos and notes by Anna Davis, covering topics like inspiration, character development, and writing a first chapter. The course offers weekly writing tasks, additional resources, and professional feedback, designed for flexible learning with a recommended four hours per week. Anna Davis, the course instructor, is an experienced novelist and the founder of Curtis Brown Creative.
Website: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/
Categories: Book
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
£250.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
6 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing Romantic & Commercial Fiction
Curtis Brown Creative
The course offers live Zoom sessions, peer workshops, and one-to-one tutorials. It focuses on character development, emotional depth, and genre conventions. Students receive feedback on their work and access to a masterclass with a literary agent.
Website: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/
Categories: Book
Start date:
May, 2026
Price:
£990.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
9 weeks
Class size: 15
Prerequisites: Participants should have an idea for their book and have started writing early chapters.
Master Fiction Writing
Sackett Street Writers
This is an advanced, selective workshop aimed at writers preparing their work for publication, with a strong focus on peer feedback, instructor comments, and private conferences.
Website: https://sackettworkshop.com/writing/schedule/
Categories: Book
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$1,150.00
Online course
Level: Advanced
Length:
8 weeks (1 session per week)
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Writing experience and prior participation in writing workshops.
Engaging course covering Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Creative Non-Fiction. Includes 12 hours of videos, 145 downloadable resources, and a Certificate of Completion.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$125.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced, est. 12 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
