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Learn How to Write a Novel
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Online: Writing Setting in Fiction
Writing NSW
Hands-on workshop focusing on bringing fictional worlds to life through sensory detail. Participants will engage in guided exercises that include all five senses and learn techniques to create rich settings that support character and mood.
Website: https://writingnsw.org.au/
Categories: Book and Fiction
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$150.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
1 week
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
This four-week online workshop focuses on enhancing prose style for publication readiness. It includes lectures, discussions, writing prompts, and feedback, exploring sentence-level techniques and developing a unique voice.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Fiction and Short Story
Start date:
May, 2026
Price:
$365.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
4 weeks
Class size: 15 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
This seminar aims to help writers struggling with plot by demystifying narrative mechanics. Participants will learn practical strategies for developing a clear plot and maintaining momentum in their novels.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Fiction and Book
Start date:
May, 2026
Price:
$75.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
1 full day
Class size: 50 seats max.
The Generator & the Editor: Adventures in Merging the Opposing Poles Within Every Writer
Story Studio Chicago
This course focuses on balancing the creative and editorial aspects of writing, helping writers understand and adapt both roles in their writing process. It combines philosophy with practical guidance.
Website: https://www.storystudiochicago.org/
Categories: Book, Fiction, and Essay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$80.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
1 session, 90 mins.
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
The course focuses on storytelling for children and understanding what editors seek in picture books. It includes 11 video lessons, 9 homework assignments, PDF guides for revision, and lifetime access.
Website: https://writers.com/
Categories: Fiction and Kids
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$349.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
11 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Creative Writing: Introduction
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto offers an introductory course in creative writing, designed to cover the basics and encourage creative expression. It's suitable for those beginning their journey in creative writing, looking to explore various aspects of the craft.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/
Categories: Fiction, Poetry, Book, and Essay
Start date:
July, 2026
Price:
$467.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Est. 20 hours
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing the Novel II
University of Toronto
This workshop focuses on critiquing novel excerpts, understanding novel structure, and revising work based on feedback.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$503.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
8 sessions, est. 20 hours.
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Completion of Writing the Novel: Introduction.
This course teaches strategies for approaching literary events, building connections, and developing a supportive community. It emphasizes confidence in networking and effective communication about one's work.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Fiction, Short Story, Book, and Publishing
Start date:
May, 2026
Price:
$75.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
2 hours, single session
Class size: 50 Seats Max
Fiction Writing: Craft
University of Washington
Focuses on storytelling craft, including elements like character development, dialogue, setting, and sensory details. Offers a peer writing workshop process.
Website: https://www.pce.uw.edu/
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
October, 2026
Price:
$995.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
9 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Technical Writing Certificate
Oregon State University
The course series builds targeted skills in technical writing, allowing students to take courses individually or complete the series for a certificate. Key aspects include writing clarity, UX design, and portfolio creation.
Website: https://workspace.oregonstate.edu/
Categories: Technical
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$2,495.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Approximately 6-9 months
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
A four-week online workshop focused on preparing middle grade and young adult manuscripts for submission. It covers workshopping opening pages, crafting query letters, and creating tailored synopses. Participants learn to build an agent list and navigate the submission process.
Website: https://grubstreet.org
Categories: Book, Fiction, and Kids
Start date:
May, 2026
Price:
$385.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
4 Weeks
Class size: 15 seats max
Collage Poetry: Telling Your Story in Pieces
The Writer's Center
Hands-on workshop creating physical/digital collage poems representing personal journeys using found imagery and text. Encourages creative inquiry and experimentation.
Website: https://writer.org/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$60.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
1 session, 2 hours
Class size: 14 seats max
