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Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop
California Institute of the Arts
The course focuses on writing poetry through a variety of exercises, peer feedback, and discussions. It encourages students to explore their personal voice and covers poetry techniques like line breaks, imagery, metaphor, and rhythm.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/
Categories: Poetry and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 10 hours total
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Blogging for Business
Ahrefs
Free course teaching how to start and grow a blog beyond 100,000 visitors, focusing on converting readers into customers. Covers blogging strategy, content marketing, SEO, article optimization, and promotion techniques.
Website: https://ahrefs.com/academy/
Categories: Blog, Freelance, Content, and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 5 hours to complete
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Introduction to Creative Writing
UCLA Extension
The course covers various forms of writing, promotes collaboration in workshop groups, features guest speakers, and provides opportunities for critique and community building among aspiring writers.
Website: https://www.uclaextension.edu/
Categories: Fiction, Book, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Screenplay
Start date:
January, 2026
Price:
$485.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
6 weeks, one class per week
Class size: 15
Crafting the Essay - Workshop
John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
This course focuses on personal essay writing through 10 assignments and peer feedback. Students develop skills in crafting vivid descriptions, employing figurative language, and revising their work. The course includes asynchronous workshops and reflection letters.
Website: https://cty.jhu.edu/
Categories: Essay
Start date:
January, 2026
Price:
$1,850.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
10 weeks, 2 lessons per week
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: CTY Grade 7–10
Six-Month Fiction Cohort
The Porch
A flexible online writing course focusing on fiction, offering personalized feedback, monthly workshops, and a supportive community. Participants set goals and progress on their manuscripts through workshops and shared resources.
Website: https://www.porchtn.org/
Categories: Book and Fiction
Start date:
January, 2026
Price:
$1,200.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
6 sessions over 6 months
Class size: 10
Writing Poetry for Beginners
The Porch
Designed for beginners, this workshop covers poetry basics including lines, enjambments, and stanzas. It emphasizes the writing process, revision, and experimentation with poetic forms. Students will study established poets and engage in original compositions to build a strong foundation in poetry.
Website: https://www.porchtn.org/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$217.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
4 weeks, 1 class per week
Class size: Unlimited
6 Weeks, 6 Poems
GrubStreet
This workshop focuses on expanding poetic practice through generative writing, exploring contemporary poets, and experimenting with forms. Participants will receive feedback and engage in revisions.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Book and Poetry
Start date:
February, 2026
Price:
$430.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
3 hours/week over 6 weeks
Class size: 12
Prerequisites: Suitable for adults (18+)
Chekhov: Structure and Surprise
The Porch
This is a three-hour class focusing on three stories by Anton Chekhov to explore plot structure in creative writing. Participants will learn to apply strong story structure to their own writing without sacrificing its humanity.
Website: https://www.porchtn.org/
Categories: Fiction and Book
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$81.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
3 hours, single session.
Finding Your Writing Process
The Loft Literary Center
A 4-hour in-person class focusing on developing a personal writing process. Participants will explore various stages of writing, including drafting, outlining, and concept exploration: all tailored to individual needs.
Website: https://loft.org/classes/
Categories: Fiction, Book, and Adult
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$74.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
1 session (4 hours)
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Free Travel Writing Course
Women on the Road
The course includes six lessons focusing on techniques for travel writing, storytelling angles, and how to appeal to editors. It emphasizes practical skills for selling stories and includes insights from decades of experience in journalism.
Website: https://www.women-on-the-road.com
Categories: Travel and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
Self-paced over 6 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Led by Mary Karr, this course focuses on writing memoirs with practical exercises, emphasizing sensory details and developing a unique voice. It includes memory-focused writing exercises and discussions on the challenges of memoir writing.
Website: https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/
Categories: Free and Memoir
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced over 9 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
The course focuses on principles and guidelines for creating unique worlds and characters in science fiction and fantasy writing, employing classic works as examples.
Website: https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/
Categories: Free and Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced over 12 lessons.
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: None
