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Beyond the Lyric: Writing Long Poems
GrubStreet
A 6-week generative online workshop focusing on writing long poems. Participants will read and discuss long poems, then write and workshop their drafts. The course aims to help students create a draft of at least one long poem (100 lines+).
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$445.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
6 weeks, weekly sessions
Class size: 12 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Advanced Weekend Fiction Workshop: Narrative Movement
Lighthouse Writers Workshop
This workshop focuses on narrative movement, examining plot, structure, character evolution, and logical flow through critique-based discussions. Participants will share excerpts of their work to gain insights for revision.
Website: https://lighthousewriters.org/
Categories: Book and Fiction
Start date:
June, 2026
Price:
$910.00
Online course
Level: Advanced
Length:
2 days
Class size: 10 seats max
Prerequisites: Participants should submit 2,000 words or fewer of their work.
Beginning Improv
DC Improv Comedy School
This is an introductory improv course focusing on fun and creativity. It emphasizes building confidence, communication skills, and teamwork through improv games. Classes are designed for both beginners and experienced students looking to enhance their playfulness.
Website: https://www.dcimprov.com/
Categories: Comedy
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$305.00
Based in Washington
Level: Any
Length:
6 weeks (1 session per week)
Class size: Unlimited
NYC Level 1 Intro to Fiction and Poetry (Porter)
The Writers Studio
This introductory workshop introduces fiction writers and poets to persona writing, helping them overcome self-doubt and exposure fears. It includes weekly exercises based on published works, enhancing students' understanding of literary styles and techniques.
Website: https://courses.writerstudio.com/
Categories: Fiction and Poetry
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$465.00
Based in New York
Level: Beginner
Length:
8 weeks (weekly sessions)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Sketch 101
Upright Citizens Brigade
This course helps students develop comedic sketches through writing assignments and collaborative feedback in a supportive environment. It emphasizes refining one's comedic voice and understanding the structure of sketch comedy.
Website: https://ucbcomedy.com/
Categories: Comedy
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$525.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
2 weeks (1 session per week)
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Letters, Prayers, and Confessions: Forms for Emotional Writing (McCormick)
The Writers Studio
This six-week online course explores emotional writing through letters, prayers, and confessions. Students learn to create intimacy and vulnerability through structured address, enhancing their emotional storytelling.
Website: https://courses.writerstudio.com/
Categories: Book, Memoir, Fiction, and Poetry
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$395.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
6 weeks (1 lesson per week)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
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
How to Make 2027 Your Best Writing Year Yet: Manifest Your Writing Goals
Austin Writing Workshops
A 90-minute interactive workshop to set writing goals for 2027, led by Courtney Kocak. The course includes reflection on 2026, visualization exercises, and goal-setting strategies.
Website: https://writingworkshops.com/
Categories: Book
Start date:
December, 2026
Price:
$98.00
Based in Austin
Level: Any
Length:
90 minutes
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
How to Firm Up the “Mushy Middle” of Any Story
Writers.com
A 5-week course focusing on strengthening the middle of stories, teaching narrative structures and character arcs. Includes live video sessions with personal feedback from instructor Jeff Lyons.
Website: https://writers.com/
Categories: Short Story and Fiction
Start date:
July, 2026
Price:
$345.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
5 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
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
