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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
Creative Writing Camp: Exploring Fiction Genres
Write the World
Students will cycle through the most popular literary fiction genres, learning the ins and outs to make readers laugh, cry, swoon, and shudder. Along the way, we will analyze and respond to popular works of contemporary fiction, humor, supernatural horror, and sci-fi/fantasy. This class runs July 6-10, 2026.
Website: https://workshops.writetheworld.org/product/creative-writ...
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
July, 2026
Price:
$349.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
5 days
Class size: Up to 30
Introduction to Screenwriting
UCLA Extension
A six-week course covering aspects of writing for various media, including film, television, and comics. It includes guest lectures, workshops, and focuses on script-based storytelling elements.
Website: https://www.uclaextension.edu
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$585.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
6 weeks
Class size: 15
The 30-Day Outline Your Story Workshop
coursehorse
Transform story ideas into compelling narratives; focus on character, plot, and structure; guided exercises and expert insights.
Website: https://coursehorse.com/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
June, 2026
Price:
$400.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
10 hours over 5 sessions
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Must be 18 years or older
Straddling Literary and Speculative Markets
Clarion West
This course focuses on submission practices for literary and speculative markets, covering differences, expectations, and tips for submissions, along with grant applications and artist statements.
Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$75.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
Self-paced, est. 100 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Intro to Art Briefs
Clarion West
This course teaches authors how to effectively communicate with artists to create compelling book covers, focusing on writing art briefs and the do's and don'ts of the process.
Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$35.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 60 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Research Skills for Fiction Writers
Clarion West
Focuses on research techniques for fiction writers across genres, taught by experienced librarian Melody Steiner. The course emphasizes how to make research engaging and useful for storytelling.
Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$200.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced, est. 60 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
