7 Best Writing Classes in Denver

Hybrid workshop in Denver, $280 non-member, taught by Jenny Shank. Four Monday evenings from 14 September 2026, 6:30-8:30pm - attend in person at Lighthouse, 3844 York Street, or by Zoom. A generative course aimed at restarting a stalled practice rather than working a specific manuscript. Latest-starting Lighthouse course on the current list, so the easiest to still join.

Hybrid workshop in Denver, $280 non-member, taught by Jenny Elder-Moke. Four Tuesday evenings from 25 August 2026, 6:30-8:30pm - attend in person at Lighthouse, 3844 York Street, or by Zoom. This teaches ADULTS to write for young readers; it is not a class for children. Looks at what makes children’s and YA books last rather than simply sell.

Hybrid workshop in Denver, $430 non-member, taught by Paula Younger. Eight Wednesday mornings from 26 August 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm - attend in the room at Lighthouse, 3844 York Street, or by Zoom. Built around a fixed unit of work: five pages submitted for detailed feedback each round, so it suits writers who want regular critique on a manuscript in progress rather than instruction.

In-person workshop in Denver, $110 non-member, taught by Alexander Shalom Joseph. Saturday 5 September 2026, 10:00am-1:00pm, held at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science rather than at Lighthouse itself. Three hours writing from and about Colorado - its past, present and future - with the museum’s collections as source material. The only fully in-person, non-hybrid class on Lighthouse’s current adult list.

Focuses on the rigors of nonfiction writing, including truth-telling and fact-checking. Participants will read and write using prompts inspired by assigned readings, and workshop a piece.

Generative workshop focused on creative nonfiction. Encourages inspiration, starts, restarts, and rethinking nonfiction. Offers guidance, support, writing prompts, and discussions on ideas, structure, and ethical concerns.

Examines manuscripts through the lens of point of view and narrative strategy, facilitating discussions on craft elements and manuscript improvement.