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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
Science Fiction and Fantasy Camp: Writing New Universes
Write the World
In this workshop, participants will focus on key tools in a sci-fi/fantasy writer’s toolbox, learning about worldbuilding; captivating characterization; how to use dialogue as a tether to our world and a portal to another; the intricacies of creating compelling conflicts; and more! 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/product/science-ficti...
Categories: Fantasy, Kids, and Science Fiction
Start date:
July, 2026
Price:
$349.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
5 days
Class size: Up to 30
Make Manuscript Momentum
Lucinda Literary Academy
A 5-day retreat in Florence, Italy that focuses on revitalizing writing through dynamic learning, accountability, and cultural immersion. Participants receive expert guidance from a NYC literary agent.
Website: https://lucindaliterary.com/
Categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, and Memoir
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$7,600.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
5 days
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: None
Core Concepts in Worldbuilding
Clarion West
The focus of this class is on core techniques of worldbuilding to create vibrant settings. Covers geography, history, culture, and includes engaging activities.
Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com/
Categories: Fantasy and Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$65.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
75 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
The course focuses on deepening storytelling skills through interdisciplinary approaches, welcoming artists from various backgrounds.
Website: https://www.playpenn.org/
Categories: Fiction and Playwriting
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$380.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
4 sessions, each lasting 2 hours
Class size: Unlimited
2025 I Love to Write Camp
Kansas City Writers
This is a creative writing process workshop for students entering grades 2-8, focused on free writing and techniques to enhance writing skills.
Website: https://www.kansascitywriters.com/workshops-for-kids.html
Categories: Fiction and Kids
Start date:
June, 2025
Price:
$95.00
Based in Kansas City
Level: Beginner
Length:
4 days (2 hours per day)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Tech Writing for Accessibility
Google Developers
This course teaches how to make documentation and websites more accessible, focusing on inclusive design principles, writing helpful alt text for diagrams, and checking color contrast. It includes hands-on exercises and class discussions.
Website: https://developers.google.com/tech-writing/accessibility
Categories: Technical and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced,est. 1.5 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Technical Writing One
Google Developers
This course teaches the fundamentals of technical writing, focusing on clear documentation, active voice usage, sentence clarity, and audience identification. It includes pre-class and in-class components for comprehensive learning.
Website: https://developers.google.com/tech-writing/one
Categories: Technical and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 4.5 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
