386 Writing Classes in Online in 2026

Introduction to Screenwriting

UCLA Extension

A six-week course covering aspects of writing for various media, including film, television, and comics. It includes guest lectures, workshops, and focuses on script-based storytelling elements.

Website: https://www.uclaextension.edu

Categories: Fiction and Screenplay

Start date:

April, 2026

Price:

$585.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 6 weeks

Class size: 15

The 30-Day Outline Your Story Workshop

coursehorse

Transform story ideas into compelling narratives; focus on character, plot, and structure; guided exercises and expert insights.

Website: https://coursehorse.com/

Categories: Screenplay and Fiction

Start date:

June, 2026

Price:

$400.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 10 hours over 5 sessions

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: Must be 18 years or older

An Introduction to Screenwriting

University of East Anglia

Screenplays form the starting point for most dramatic films, the essential work from which all other filmmaking flows. All the tender romance, terrifying action and memorable lines begin at the screenwriter’s desk. This online course will introduce you to the basic elements and key concepts behind a professional screenplay.

Website: https://www.futurelearn.com

Categories: Screenplay

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£54.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 2 weeks (3 hours per week)

Class size: Unlimited

Straddling Literary and Speculative Markets

Clarion West

This course focuses on submission practices for literary and speculative markets, covering differences, expectations, and tips for submissions, along with grant applications and artist statements.

Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com

Categories: Book, Fantasy, Fiction, and Publishing

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$75.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: Self-paced, est. 100 minutes

Class size: Unlimited

Intro to Art Briefs

Clarion West

This course teaches authors how to effectively communicate with artists to create compelling book covers, focusing on writing art briefs and the do's and don'ts of the process.

Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com

Categories: Book, Fiction, and Publishing

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$35.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced, est. 60 minutes

Class size: Unlimited

How Food Evokes Poetry Writing Workshop

Writing Workshops

This workshop explores how food can inspire narrative, cultural, and abstract poetry. Participants will study food poems and engage in generative exercises to craft new works.

Website: https://writingworkshops.com/

Categories: Food and Poetry

Start date:

October, 2026

Price:

£75.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 3 hours

Class size: Limited

Research Skills for Fiction Writers

Clarion West

Focuses on research techniques for fiction writers across genres, taught by experienced librarian Melody Steiner. The course emphasizes how to make research engaging and useful for storytelling.

Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com/

Categories: Book and Fiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$200.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced, est. 60 minutes

Class size: Unlimited

Using the Folklorist's Toolkit

Clarion West

This course explores folkloric traditions in storytelling, focusing on narrative structures from folkloristics. It emphasizes careful engagement with folklore, examining its impact on modern narratives and the importance of cultural sensitivity.

Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com/

Categories: Fantasy and Fiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$75.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: Self-paced, est. 120 minutes

Class size: Unlimited

Making Meaningful Monsters

Clarion West

Explore iconic monsters of literature and film, connect them with real-world fears, and learn to create memorable horror writing.

Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com

Categories: Fantasy and Fiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$35.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced, est. 50 minutes

Class size: Unlimited

Realistic Religions for Speculative Fiction

Clarion West

This course covers the creation of believable religions, focusing on the lived experiences of followers rather than just deities and myths. It includes recorded lectures from a live class.

Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com

Categories: Fiction and Science Fiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$55.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: Self-paced, est. 60 minutes

Class size: Unlimited

How to Revise a Novel

GrubStreet

This seminar breaks down the revision process into manageable steps. It covers techniques for refining manuscripts, identifying structural issues, and tightening prose. Participants will develop a toolkit of strategies to enhance their narrative and characters, suitable for all fiction genres.

Website: https://grubstreet.org/

Categories: Fiction, Publishing, and Book

Start date:

April, 2026

Price:

$85.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 3 hours

Class size: 50 seats maximum

Prerequisites: A complete or nearly complete manuscript.

Fiction Writing Camp: The Art of Storytelling

Write the World

In this workshop, students will practice the essentials of fiction, from crafting complex characters and developing their authentic writers’ voice, to developing a story’s mood and a compelling conflict. NOTE: this writing camp will be offered 2x in summer 2026 - once from July 13-17 and once from Aug 3-7.

Website: https://workshops.writetheworld.org/

Categories: Fiction

Start date:

July, 2026

Price:

$349.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 5 days

Class size: Unlimited