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An Editor's-Eye Look at Book Submissions
GrubStreet
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 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: 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'.
Course includes 7 hours of video, 5 articles, and 3 downloadable resources. Covers essential writing principles: simplicity, clarity, elegance, and evocativeness.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$25.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
7 hours 20 minutes, 82 lectures
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
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: Nonfiction
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.
Simply Writing Online
Amsterdam Writing Workshops
The course focuses on making writing a more natural process, providing guidelines for beginners and productivity tips for those already writing. Participants will create a personal writing plan, learn techniques for drafting, and receive a curated book list and professional writing techniques.
Website: https://www.amsterdamwriting.com/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
January, 2026
Price:
€150.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
2 days (4 hours per day)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
