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South Manchester Writing Workshop
Manchester Writers
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: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
£2.00
Based in Manchester
Level: Any
Length:
Weekly meetings (2 hours)
Class size: 20
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot
Wesleyan University
The course teaches plot mechanics, narrative arc, pacing, and character development through four modules, including lectures, peer reviews, and hands-on writing exercises.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Est. 7 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Learn four essential ingredients of good writing: simplicity, clarity, elegance, evocativeness. The course enhances business writing, blogs, and copywriting skills.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 45 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing Workshop
Minneapolis Writers' Workshop
The Writing Workshop offers a supportive environment for writers of all levels to receive constructive feedback on their work. It includes weekly meetings, open read nights for sharing unpublished work, and opportunities for networking and skill development.
Website: https://minneapoliswritersworkshop.org/
Categories: Book
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
Writing Darkness: Horror, Mystery and Suspense
Faber Academy
How do we ignite the spark of a story to fire up a fully-realised novel? What are the key decisions we need to consider when writing long form prose fiction? This course will dive into story-telling possibilities and explore the ‘big picture’ questions all novelists need to know, equipping writers with extensive knowledge of novel writing techniques and the confidence to get that book started.
Website: https://faberacademy.com/
Categories: Book
Start date:
May, 2026
Price:
£695.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
12 weeks
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Having an idea for a novel is recommended.
Introduction to Creative Writing
UCLA Extension
The course covers various forms of writing, promotes collaboration in workshop groups, features guest speakers, and provides opportunities for critique and community building among aspiring writers.
Website: https://www.uclaextension.edu/
Categories: Book
Start date:
January, 2026
Price:
$485.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
6 weeks, one class per week
Class size: 15
Six-Month Fiction Cohort
The Porch
A flexible online writing course focusing on fiction, offering personalized feedback, monthly workshops, and a supportive community. Participants set goals and progress on their manuscripts through workshops and shared resources.
Website: https://www.porchtn.org/
Categories: Book
Start date:
January, 2026
Price:
$1,200.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
6 sessions over 6 months
Class size: 10
6 Weeks, 6 Poems
GrubStreet
This workshop focuses on expanding poetic practice through generative writing, exploring contemporary poets, and experimenting with forms. Participants will receive feedback and engage in revisions.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Book
Start date:
February, 2026
Price:
$430.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
3 hours/week over 6 weeks
Class size: 12
Prerequisites: Suitable for adults (18+)
Chekhov: Structure and Surprise
The Porch
This is a three-hour class focusing on three stories by Anton Chekhov to explore plot structure in creative writing. Participants will learn to apply strong story structure to their own writing without sacrificing its humanity.
Website: https://www.porchtn.org/
Categories: Book
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$81.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
3 hours, single session.
Finding Your Writing Process
The Loft Literary Center
A 4-hour in-person class focusing on developing a personal writing process. Participants will explore various stages of writing, including drafting, outlining, and concept exploration: all tailored to individual needs.
Website: https://loft.org/classes/
Categories: Book
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$74.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
1 session (4 hours)
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
This course teaches how to create authentic characters through exercises, prompts, and techniques. It covers defining goals, motivations, and conflicts for characters, as well as character attributes and conducting character interviews.
Website: https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced over 8 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
This course teaches writers essential steps to establish a productive writing habit, emphasizing the importance of creating a dedicated writing space, finding the right medium, reading inspiring works, setting personal conditions for writing, maintaining a routine, and sketching for inspiration.
Website: https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced over 9 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
