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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
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
Query Letter in 14 Days
Writer's Digest University
This course teaches how to write an effective query letter to attract agents and publishers. It includes personalized feedback from the instructor, Jack Adler, and focuses on writing assignments that enhance skills.
Website: https://writersdigestuniversity.mykajabi.com/
Categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, and Publishing
Start date:
January, 2026
Price:
$150.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
2 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
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.
