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The Las Vegas Writers Conference
Henderson Writers Group
Scheduled for April 2026, this conference is a comprehensive event for writers of all genres. It includes workshops, Q&A panels, pitch sessions with agents and editors, and inspiring keynote speeches. Attendees can choose the full conference or single-day attendance.
Website: https://lasvegaswritersconference.com/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$290.00
Based in Las Vegas
Level: Any
Length:
3 full days
Class size: 150
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Fiction Writing: The Novel
University of Washington
Dive into the intricacies of novel writing with this 9-week online course. It's tailored for intermediate to advanced fiction writers working on novels or story collections. The curriculum includes enhancing prose, structuring novels, and creating compelling scenes, with an expected weekly commitment of 7 to 9 hours. The course emphasizes practical application, aiming to produce polished prose and a structured plan for your book.
Website: https://www.pce.uw.edu/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
January, 2027
Price:
$995.00
Online course
Level: Advanced
Length:
9 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
The Ink Academy Creative Writing Course
Ink Academy
The course offers 9 one-to-one sessions tailored to individual writing needs, focusing on detailed editing of up to 43,000 words, personalized advice, and customized exercises over a flexible 6-month period.
Website: https://www.inkacademy.co.uk/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
£2,300.00
Based in London
Level: Any
Length:
9 sessions over 6 months
Class size: Private
Prerequisites: An initial submission of 1,000-3,000 words of your writing is required for application.
This practical course teaches how to create engaging scenes and establish settings that captivate readers. It covers the influence of genre on setting, key elements of scenes, their structural integrity, and techniques for transitioning between scenes and summaries.
Website: https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
July, 2026
Price:
£79.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
1 session
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
How to Write Fiction Books
Write Academy
The course covers essential facets of fiction including character, plot, setting, dialogue, narrative voice, and genre. It includes actionable exercises, real examples from best-selling authors, and modules designed to build your story step-by-step.
Website: https://www.writeacademy.com/writing-fiction-course/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$119.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced over 14 modules
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Creative Writing Academy
Georgetown University
The course includes dynamic lectures, workshop sessions with graduate instructors, peer feedback, and off-site excursions to locations like the National Gallery of Art. It covers poetry, fiction, personal prose, and literary techniques, focusing on publishing and professionalization aspects of writing.
Website: https://summer.georgetown.edu/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
July, 2026
Price:
$3,095.00
Based in Washington
Level: Intermediate
Length:
1 week
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: Students must be current 8th to 12th graders with a minimum GPA of 2.0. International students are not required to submit TOEFL scores.
Creative Writing Program
UC San Diego
The program offers essential creative writing skills across various genres such as fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Students can choose electives to specialize and earn a professional certificate.
Website: https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$5,585.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
15-30 months
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: A $0 application fee applies, and a $125 certificate fee is required for those pursuing the certificate.
Novel & Script First Draft
The Writers' Studio
This course offers a structured, step-by-step process for writing novels or screenplays, designed for full-time workers. It includes comprehensive materials, online tools, and tutor guidance to develop characters and story structure, allowing for creative exploration.
Website: https://www.writerstudio.com.au
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
September, 2026
Price:
$2,852.00
Based in Sydney
Level: Beginner
Length:
10 months
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: Completing the Unlocking Creativity course is recommended.
Writing for Children
The London School of Journalism
The course includes 10 lessons and 17 exercises focusing on various aspects of writing for children, from character creation to plotting and publishing. Students can work at their own pace and receive a certificate upon completion.
Website: https://www.lsj.org/courses/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
£335.00
Based in London
Level: Any
Length:
3-4 months, 10 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Harry Potter Writing Class
The Writer's Workshop for Kids
4-week course with weekly 1-hour Zoom sessions, Google Classroom materials, personal feedback. Focuses on literary devices through creative activities related to Harry Potter.
Website: https://ronnirowland.com/harry-potter/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$100.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
4 weeks (1 lesson per week)
Class size: 8 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Includes 7.5 hours of on-demand video, 27 downloadable resources, lifetime access, and a certificate of completion.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$65.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced, est. 7.5 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
The Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers' Workshop
University of California, San Diego
An intensive six-week summer workshop focused on writing fantasy and science fiction short stories, featuring critiques, lectures, and mentorship from distinguished faculty.
Website: http://clarion.ucsd.edu/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
June, 2026
Price:
$6,750.00
Based in San Diego
Level: Intermediate
Length:
6 weeks
Class size: 18 students max
Prerequisites: Applicants must submit two short stories with their application.
