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Learn How to Write a Novel
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Beginning A Novel
Kansas City Public Library
This course teaches the fundamentals of novel writing, including brainstorming ideas, understanding character roles (protagonists, antagonists), and creative exercises to help participants develop their novel concepts.
Website: https://kclibrary.org/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
May, 2026
Price:
Free
Based in Kansas City
Level: Beginner
Length:
1 session (2 hours)
Class size: Up to 8 spaces available per registration
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Write with Spike: Writing Workshops with Spike Gillespie
Austin Public Library
The Writing Workshop series with legendary writer, Spike Gillespie, offers an opportunity for participants to write and share their work in a supportive environment.
Website: https://library.austintexas.gov/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
September, 2026
Price:
Free
Based in Austin
Level: Beginner
Length:
2 hour sessions
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
Using the Folklorist's Toolkit
Clarion West
This course explores folkloric traditions in storytelling, focusing on narrative structures from folkloristics. It emphasizes careful engagement with folklore, examining its impact on modern narratives and the importance of cultural sensitivity.
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. 120 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Making Meaningful Monsters
Clarion West
Explore iconic monsters of literature and film, connect them with real-world fears, and learn to create memorable horror writing.
Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$35.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced, est. 50 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Realistic Religions for Speculative Fiction
Clarion West
This course covers the creation of believable religions, focusing on the lived experiences of followers rather than just deities and myths. It includes recorded lectures from a live class.
Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$55.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
Self-paced, est. 60 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
How to Revise a Novel
GrubStreet
This seminar breaks down the revision process into manageable steps. It covers techniques for refining manuscripts, identifying structural issues, and tightening prose. Participants will develop a toolkit of strategies to enhance their narrative and characters, suitable for all fiction genres.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$85.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
3 hours
Class size: 50 seats maximum
Prerequisites: A complete or nearly complete manuscript.
