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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 It includes weekly meetings, open read nights for sharing unpublished work, and opportunities for networking and skill development.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: Fiction
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
This seminar explores strategies for writing historical fiction, addressing challenges like historical accuracy and character development. It includes craft lectures, discussions, and take-home readings.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$85.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
1 Day, 3 hours
Class size: 50
How to Revise a Novel
GrubStreet
This seminar focuses on breaking down the revision process into manageable steps, exploring techniques to refine manuscripts, strengthen narratives, and deepen character development. It includes discussion and guided exercises to develop practical revision strategies.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$85.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
1 day, 3 hours
Class size: 50
Prerequisites: A complete or nearly complete manuscript.
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: Fiction
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: Fiction
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: Fiction
Start date:
January, 2026
Price:
$1,200.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
6 sessions over 6 months
Class size: 10
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: Fiction
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: Fiction
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$74.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
1 session (4 hours)
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
The course focuses on principles and guidelines for creating unique worlds and characters in science fiction and fantasy writing, employing classic works as examples.
Website: https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced over 12 lessons.
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: None
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: Fiction
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: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced over 9 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
This course covers the fundamentals of storytelling, focusing on the 4 C's: character, conflict, context, and craft. It includes bite-sized lessons and tools to develop your own story.
Website: https://www.skillshare.com/classes/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced over 9 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
