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66 Best Nonfiction Creative Writing Classes in 2026

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A two-day online event focused on getting published, with sessions on pitching, publishing avenues, and storytelling techniques. Includes personal critiques and optional one-on-one meetings with agents.

Website: https://thenewenglandwritingworkshop.com/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

July, 2026

Price:

$189.00

Based in Kansas City

Level: Any

Length: 2 full days

Class size: 200

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

The 2026 Florida Writing Workshop

Writing Day Workshops

Intensive full-day workshops on 'How to Get Published', with classes on query letters, revisions, and pitching to agents. Includes critique sessions and networking opportunities.

Website: https://floridawritingworkshops.com/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

April, 2026

Price:

$189.00

Based in Tampa

Level: Any

Length: 1 day; multiple sessions throughout the day.

Class size: 150

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Blog Basics

Gotham Writers

A 10-week workshop that covers the fundamentals of writing blogs and newsletters, including lectures, exercises, and project critiques. It focuses on creating engaging content that attracts readers.

Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/courses/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

February, 2026

Price:

$464.00

Based in New York

Level: Beginner

Length: 10 weeks

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This seminar explores how backstory and flashback can enhance narratives by providing context and character motivation. Participants analyze passages from noted authors and engage in writing exercises to apply techniques learned. 18+

Website: https://grubstreet.org

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

May, 2026

Price:

$65.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 1 or 2 Day Seminar

Class size: 50 seats max

Memoir Writing I

Gotham Writers

A 10-week workshop involving lectures, exercises, and peer critiques aimed at teaching memoir writing. It covers various aspects of writing a memoir, including finding compelling stories and crafting them with fiction-like finesse.

Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$464.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 10 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Weekly Wordshop

Greater Philadelphia Wordshop Studio

Weekly writing workshops that facilitate creative exploration in various genres, including literary fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. Participants can attend the first session at no cost as a guest. The workshops use the Amherst Writers & Artists method to encourage artistic growth.

Website: https://www.philawordshop.com/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

September, 2026

Price:

$460.00

Based in Philadelphia

Level: Any

Length: 10 weeks

Class size: 12 participants max

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Narrative

Manchester Writing

The Narrative course focuses on both nonfiction and fiction storytelling. It includes topics like plot development, character development, active/passive voice, and effective descriptions. The goal is to enhance storytelling skills and reading insights.

Website: https://www.manchesterwriting.com/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$600.00

Based in Manchester

Level: Beginner

Length: 12 lessons (1 hour each)

Class size: 16 seats max

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Memoir Writing Masterclass

The Memoir Writing Club

This 6-month course emphasizes personalized guidance, focusing on structure and creativity in memoir writing, using visual techniques and interactive sessions. Participants engage in live discussions, gain feedback on submissions, and receive a comprehensive workbook.

Website: https://www.thememoirwritingclub.com/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

€2,295.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: 6 months

Class size: 9 seats max

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Creative Non-Fiction II

University of Toronto

Creative Non-Fiction II offers an intensive exploration of creative non-fiction, suitable for writers focusing on memoirs, essays, travel narratives, or biographies. This course emphasizes skill advancement in writing and revision, with a strong focus on workshopping participant's works-in-progress. It encourages active involvement in critiquing and integrating peer feedback, fostering a collaborative learning atmosphere for refining and developing new material.

Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

February, 2026

Price:

$502.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: 20 hours of instruction in total

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: Completion of Creative Non-Fiction: Introduction (1691) is required.

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: Nonfiction

Start date:

April, 2026

Price:

$290.00

Based in Las Vegas

Level: Any

Length: 3 full days

Class size: 150

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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: Nonfiction

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.

The Memoir Masterclass

Marion Roach Smith

A six-month online master class designed to help serious writers produce a first draft of their memoir. The class meets once a month for three hours and incorporates structured feedback from peers.

Website: https://marionroach.com

Categories: Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$2,697.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: 6 months, 1 lesson per month (3 hours each session)

Class size: 6 seats max

Prerequisites: Participants must read 'The Memoir Project' book and complete the introductory classes 'Memoirama' and 'Memoirama 2'.

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