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Learn How to Write a Novel, Join Tom Bromley for a writing master class.
Learn How to Write a Novel
Finish your draft in our 3-month master class. Enroll now for daily lessons, weekly critique, and live events. Your first lesson is free!
Some of the best works of fiction and nonfiction were crafted in a writer's workshop. This online course will help you write your own creative piece. Like a true writing workshop, you will learn literary techniques, peer review a classmate's work, and receive constructive criticism on your work.
Website: https://www.ed2go.com/courses/writing/
Categories: Fiction, Essay, Poetry, Nonfiction, Short Story, and Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$190.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced over 6 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
First & Last Lines Studio
Poetry School
This course focuses on crafting compelling first and last lines in poetry, helping participants to capture reader attention and conclude effectively. It includes discussions, analyses of notable poets, and practical writing exercises.
Website: https://poetryschool.com/courses/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
£100.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
4 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Online: Writing Short Stories
Writing NSW
This course focuses on key aspects of short-fiction craft, including character development, setting, story structure, detail usage, and revision techniques. Participants will engage in peer feedback, tutor feedback, and submit writing exercises throughout the duration.
Website: https://writingnsw.org.au/
Categories: Fiction and Short Story
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$465.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
6 weeks
Class size: 24
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Starting to Write Your Novel
Curtis Brown Creative
This course helps develop your novel from the ground up, including idea generation, plotting, and crafting a confident opening. It features six modules with videos and notes by Anna Davis, covering topics like inspiration, character development, and writing a first chapter. The course offers weekly writing tasks, additional resources, and professional feedback, designed for flexible learning with a recommended four hours per week. Anna Davis, the course instructor, is an experienced novelist and the founder of Curtis Brown Creative.
Website: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/
Categories: Book and Fiction
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
£250.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
6 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
A Course in Editing and Proofreading
The University of Sydney
This course covers structural editing, copy editing, and proofreading techniques to produce clear, concise, and error-free writing. Perfect for those who write or oversee writing projects.
Website: https://cce.sydney.edu.au/
Categories: Memoir and Nonfiction
Start date:
June, 2026
Price:
$470.00
Based in Sydney
Level: Any
Length:
1 session, 8 hours total
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing Your Memoir
The Women's Institute of Houston
Learn memoir writing techniques, including retrieving memories, creating imagery, and finding the right voice. The course emphasizes simple writing for effective storytelling.
Website: https://www.wih.org/
Categories: Book, Nonfiction, and Memoir
Start date:
February, 2026
Price:
$150.00
Based in Houston
Level: Any
Length:
3 weeks, 6 sessions
Class size: 8
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Creative Writing Course: Stories Short & True
Sydney Community College
A one-day workshop focused on writing short creative nonfiction stories inspired by personal experiences. Participants will explore narrative voice and themes from significant authors.
Website: https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/
Categories: Memoir, Nonfiction, and Short Story
Start date:
September, 2026
Price:
$199.00
Based in Sydney
Level: Beginner
Length:
1 session, 6 hours total
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
This 3-hour in-person fiction intensive focuses on developing authentic dialogue and vocabulary for immersive worldbuilding, inspired by authors like N. K. Jemisin and J.R.R. Tolkien. It includes close readings and linguistic experiments to enhance world creation.
Website: https://www.bluestoop.org/
Categories: Book, Fiction, and Fantasy
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
3 hours
Class size: 15
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
This virtual workshop focuses on helping humble writers create effective self-promotional content such as bios, cover letters, and social media posts. It includes exercises and group discussions to craft authentic and confident representations of oneself.
Website: https://www.bluestoop.org/
Categories: Book and Publishing
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
3 hours
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Three-Day Critique Workshop
Cascade Writers
The workshop includes group critique sessions, plus sessions on pitching to agents and various craft topics. Optional social events are also provided.
Website: https://cascadewriters.org/
Categories: Fiction and Fantasy
Start date:
July, 2026
Price:
$305.00
Based in Washington
Level: Intermediate
Length:
4 days
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Participants should submit their work six weeks in advance via Discord.
Advanced Short Story Workshop
Literary Arts
The workshop focuses on reading, discussing, and critiquing short stories. It includes writing prompts, discussions on craft, and emphasizes revision techniques, helping writers refine their skills.
Website: https://literary-arts.org/
Categories: Fiction and Short Story
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$445.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
8 weeks, 8 sessions
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Participants should have two completed short stories ready for workshop, with each story being up to roughly 20 pages.
Writing Queer Resistance Through Flash Fiction
The Loft Literary Center
This course focuses on queer resistance through flash fiction, involving reading, discussion, and writing prompts. Students will explore stories by queer and trans writers, craft their own, and reflect on their writing experiences.
Website: https://loft.org/classes/
Categories: Adult and Fiction
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$53.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
1 session
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
