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Writing Short Fiction: Introduction
University of Toronto
Learn basic literary techniques, write and review stories, and engage with a community of writers. No previous experience is required.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
July, 2026
Price:
$503.00
Based in Toronto
Level: Beginner
Length:
20 hours, over 8 sessions
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing the Novel: Introduction
University of Toronto
This course helps you start writing a novel, covering literary techniques, writing style development, and editing skills. By the end, you will have written and edited the opening of your novel.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
July, 2026
Price:
$503.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Est. 20 hours
Class size: Unimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Short and Sweet: Prose Poems, Flash Fiction and Mini-Memoirs
The Writing Salon
This course focuses on short forms of writing, encouraging participants to explore prose poems, flash fiction, and mini-memoirs through techniques like free association and juxtaposition. Students will analyze works by authors like Lydia Davis, write their pieces, and share feedback.
Website: https://www.writingsalons.com/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$240.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
3 sessions, each lasting 2.5 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Character Development: Creating Memorable Characters
Writer's Digest University
This course focuses on creating believable fiction characters with emotional depth, using techniques from Nancy Kress's book 'Write Great Fiction: Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint'. It includes reading assignments, lectures, creative exercises, and personalized feedback.
Website: https://writersdigestuniversity.mykajabi.com/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
February, 2026
Price:
$380.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
8 weeks, weekly sessions
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
This session focuses on transitioning from short stories to a full-length manuscript, covering character development, conflict deepening, and expanding themes. It is part of Manuscript Month, designed for writers seeking to publish.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
May, 2026
Price:
$65.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
1 day, est. 2 hours
Class size: 50 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Advanced Weekend Fiction Workshop: Narrative Movement
Lighthouse Writers Workshop
This workshop focuses on narrative movement, examining plot, structure, character evolution, and logical flow through critique-based discussions. Participants will share excerpts of their work to gain insights for revision.
Website: https://lighthousewriters.org/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
June, 2026
Price:
$910.00
Online course
Level: Advanced
Length:
2 days
Class size: 10 seats max
Prerequisites: Participants should submit 2,000 words or fewer of their work.
NYC Level 1 Intro to Fiction and Poetry (Porter)
The Writers Studio
This introductory workshop introduces fiction writers and poets to persona writing, helping them overcome self-doubt and exposure fears. It includes weekly exercises based on published works, enhancing students' understanding of literary styles and techniques.
Website: https://courses.writerstudio.com/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$465.00
Based in New York
Level: Beginner
Length:
8 weeks (weekly sessions)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Letters, Prayers, and Confessions: Forms for Emotional Writing (McCormick)
The Writers Studio
This six-week online course explores emotional writing through letters, prayers, and confessions. Students learn to create intimacy and vulnerability through structured address, enhancing their emotional storytelling.
Website: https://courses.writerstudio.com/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$395.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
6 weeks (1 lesson per week)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Online: Writing Setting in Fiction
Writing NSW
Hands-on workshop focusing on bringing fictional worlds to life through sensory detail. Participants will engage in guided exercises that include all five senses and learn techniques to create rich settings that support character and mood.
Website: https://writingnsw.org.au/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$150.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
1 week
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
This four-week online workshop focuses on enhancing prose style for publication readiness. It includes lectures, discussions, writing prompts, and feedback, exploring sentence-level techniques and developing a unique voice.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
May, 2026
Price:
$365.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
4 weeks
Class size: 15 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
This seminar aims to help writers struggling with plot by demystifying narrative mechanics. Participants will learn practical strategies for developing a clear plot and maintaining momentum in their novels.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
May, 2026
Price:
$75.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
1 full day
Class size: 50 seats max.
The Generator & the Editor: Adventures in Merging the Opposing Poles Within Every Writer
Story Studio Chicago
This course focuses on balancing the creative and editorial aspects of writing, helping writers understand and adapt both roles in their writing process. It combines philosophy with practical guidance.
Website: https://www.storystudiochicago.org/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$80.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
1 session, 90 mins.
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
