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Writing Your Memoir
The Women's Institute of Houston
Learn memoir writing techniques, including retrieving memories, creating imagery, and finding the right voice. The course emphasizes simple writing for effective storytelling.
Website: https://www.wih.org/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
February, 2026
Price:
$150.00
Based in Houston
Level: Any
Length:
3 weeks, 6 sessions
Class size: 8
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Creative Writing Course: Stories Short & True
Sydney Community College
A one-day workshop focused on writing short creative nonfiction stories inspired by personal experiences. Participants will explore narrative voice and themes from significant authors.
Website: https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
September, 2026
Price:
$199.00
Based in Sydney
Level: Beginner
Length:
1 session, 6 hours total
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Engaging course covering Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Creative Non-Fiction. Includes 12 hours of videos, 145 downloadable resources, and a Certificate of Completion.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$125.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced, est. 12 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Learn to write compelling nonfiction stories that combine storytelling techniques with factual elements. The course includes 11 lessons and 16 downloadable resources, allowing self-paced learning.
Website: https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$30.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced over 11 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Creative Writing with John Chaplick
Life Enrichment Center for the Arts
Weekly classes focused on sharing and developing creative voices. Topics include character development, setting, voice, conflict, point of view, and the publishing process. Students receive and give constructive feedback in a workshop format.
Website: https://lectampa.org/classes-and-events/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$10.00
Based in Tampa
Level: Any
Length:
Weekly sessions, 2 hours each
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing Comedic Personal Essays
Austin Bat Cave
This course combines personal essay writing with comedic storytelling, focusing on making personal experiences feel universal through humor. It includes discussions on examples of humor writing, story mining, and enhancing narrative engagement.
Website: https://austinbatcave.org/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$10.00
Based in Austin
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced (On-demand)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
South Manchester Writing Workshop
Manchester Writers
The workshop focuses on members reading their work aloud for feedback, covering various genres including novels, short stories, and poetry. They aim to help members get published and welcome both beginners and experienced writers.
Website: http://www.manchester-writers.org.uk/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
£2.00
Based in Manchester
Level: Any
Length:
Weekly meetings (2 hours)
Class size: 20
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself Specialization
Wesleyan University
The course teaches how to craft personal essays and memoirs through prompts, exercises, and insights from published authors. It includes 16 writing assignments to help learners create a portfolio.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Est. 1 month (10 hours a week)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Learn four essential ingredients of good writing: simplicity, clarity, elegance, evocativeness. The course enhances business writing, blogs, and copywriting skills.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 45 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Start to Write Your Memoir
The Memoir Network
A free online course consisting of five lessons designed to help writers start or refine their memoir. It covers techniques for memory recall, pre-writing tasks, using personal materials for depth, and strategies to overcome writer's block.
Website: https://thememoirnetwork.com/free-memoir-writing-course/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced over 5 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing Workshop
Minneapolis Writers' Workshop
The Writing Workshop offers a supportive environment for writers of all levels to receive constructive feedback on their work. It includes weekly meetings, open read nights for sharing unpublished work, and opportunities for networking and skill development.
Website: https://minneapoliswritersworkshop.org/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Based in Minneapolis
Level: Any
Length:
Weekly meetings (2 hours each)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Introduction to Writing to Heal
GrubStreet
This seminar serves as an introduction to the therapeutic benefits of writing, focusing on how it can help individuals process trauma and adversity. Participants will engage in readings and in-class writing prompts, fostering a supportive environment.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$85.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
3 hours, single session
Class size: 12 seats max
