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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, Memoir, and Travel
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.
Freelance Science, Medicine & Public Health Writing
University of Toronto
The course enhances writing skills for science, medicine, and public health, focusing on effective communication for both general and specialized audiences. Participants will learn to create different types of written content, including news stories and blog posts.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/
Categories: Scientific, Freelance, and Medical
Start date:
February, 2026
Price:
$504.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
8 sessions, est. 20 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Freelancing the Feature
University of Toronto
This course focuses on creating high-quality, long-form journalism for various media. It includes lectures, group discussions, and workshops for constructive feedback, teaching skills like interviewing, narrative structure, and self-editing.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/
Categories: Essay and Freelance
Start date:
February, 2026
Price:
$503.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
8 sessions over approximately 20 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Playwriting: Introduction
University of Toronto
The course teaches the basics of writing for the stage, including story structure, character development, and dialogue, in a supportive workshop environment. Students will complete a short one-act play and engage with a community of writers.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/
Categories: Playwriting
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$649.00
Based in Toronto
Level: Beginner
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Screenwriting: Introduction
University of Toronto
This course covers essential screenwriting elements such as story, character, plot, scene, structure, and dialogue, with practical screenings and writing exercises.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/
Categories: Screenplay
Start date:
February, 2026
Price:
$503.00
Based in Toronto
Level: Beginner
Length:
20 hours, over of 8 sessions
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Secrets of Great Food Writing
University of Toronto
The course combines food appreciation and writing, teaching principles of compelling food writing, recipe development, and techniques for various formats including articles, blogs, and cookbooks.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/
Categories: Food
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$649.00
Based in Toronto
Level: Beginner
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing Humour
University of Toronto
Delve into the art of humor writing, learning techniques from slapstick to satire. The course offers exercises and workshops, aiming to produce comic pieces and connect with fellow humor writers.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses
Categories: Comedy
Start date:
January, 2026
Price:
$503.00
Based in Toronto
Level: Beginner
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing Short Fiction: Introduction
University of Toronto
Learn basic literary techniques, write and review stories, and engage with a community of writers. No previous experience is required.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/
Categories: Short Story and Fiction
Start date:
January, 2026
Price:
$503.00
Based in Toronto
Level: Beginner
Length:
20 hours, over 8 sessions
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing the Memoir
University of Toronto
This course helps participants develop memoir writing skills, choose compelling personal stories, and provides tools for outlining narratives. Students will write one or two chapters and engage with a community of writers.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/
Categories: Memoir
Start date:
January, 2026
Price:
$503.00
Based in Toronto
Level: Beginner
Length:
Est. 20 hours over 8 sessions
Class size: Unimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing the Novel: Introduction
University of Toronto
This course helps you start writing a novel, covering literary techniques, writing style development, and editing skills. By the end, you will have written and edited the opening of your novel.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/
Categories: Book and Fiction
Start date:
January, 2026
Price:
$503.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Est. 20 hours
Class size: Unimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Atlanta Writers Conference
The Atlanta Writers Club
The conference offers manuscript critiques, query letter pitch sessions, educational workshops, and networking opportunities with agents and editors. Participants can choose in-person or virtual options for select activities.
Website: https://atlantawritersconference.com/
Categories: Publishing, Book, Fantasy, and Fiction
Start date:
May, 2026
Price:
$200.00
Based in Atlanta
Level: Any
Length:
2 full days
Class size: unlimited
Prerequisites: Participants must be current members of the Atlanta Writers Club (AWC), with membership valid through May 2, 2026. A $60 nonrefundable fee applies if not a member.
The Art of Writing
University of Washington
This course focuses on improving creative writing skills, exploring writing from life, generating imagery, crafting essays, memoirs, and short stories, and developing editing skills.
Website: https://www.pce.uw.edu/
Categories: Book and Fiction
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$795.00
Based in Seattle
Level: Beginner
Length:
9 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: Advanced English skills (C1 level) are needed for non-native speakers.
