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498 Best Creative Writing Classes in 2026

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An eight-week seminar focusing on optimizing writing habits for productivity and mental health. Participants will explore personal writing preferences, set realistic goals, and develop a supportive community. The course includes resource reviews and in-class writing exercises.

Website: https://literary-arts.org/

Categories: Adult and Fiction

Start date:

April, 2026

Price:

$445.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 8 weeks, 8 sessions

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Stand-Up Comedy

Just the Funny

The course teaches the fundamentals of stand-up comedy, focusing on developing unique jokes and routines. It includes a student performance at the end.

Website: http://www.justthefunny.com/

Categories: Comedy

Start date:

March, 2026

Price:

$300.00

Based in Miami

Level: Any

Length: 7 weeks

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Writing for Children

City Academy

The course encourages exploration of successful children's books and helps create original stories. It includes character development, plot writing principles, and practical writing exercises. Participants will receive constructive feedback and engage in idea sharing with peers.

Website: https://www.city-academy.com/

Categories: Kids and Fiction

Start date:

May, 2026

Price:

£375.00

Based in London

Level: Beginner

Length: 6 weeks

Class size: Limited

This course focuses on strategies for writers to manage their own marketing without high costs, covering how to leverage community support, contact venues, engage with book clubs, and find funding opportunities.

Website: https://grubstreet.org/

Categories: Book, Short Story, Fiction, Essay, Memoir, Poetry, and Publishing

Start date:

May, 2026

Price:

$75.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 1 session, 2 hours

Class size: 50

This course focuses on exploring Shirley Jackson's unique style and themes through reading, analysis, and creative writing exercises. Participants will generate stories inspired by Jackson's work, specifically her short story collection 'The Lottery and Other Stories'.

Website: https://writingworkshops.com/

Categories: Fiction

Start date:

October, 2026

Price:

$545.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 8 weeks, weekly assignments

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course teaches how to read and write lyric poetry, focusing on personal expression through poetic techniques. Participants engage with various forms of poetry, explore Australia’s contributions to the genre, and enjoy a supportive environment for sharing their work.

Website: https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/

Categories: Fiction and Poetry

Start date:

September, 2026

Price:

$249.00

Based in Sydney

Level: Beginner

Length: 6 hours

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Focuses on improving business writing skills through practical exercises, covering topics like audience understanding, clear and concise writing, proofreading, and writing for digital platforms.

Website: https://www.city-academy.com/

Categories: Business

Start date:

May, 2026

Price:

£250.00

Based in London

Level: Intermediate

Length: 1 day

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: Fluency in English is essential

Blog Writing

Gotham Writers

10-week workshop covering blog and newsletter writing fundamentals, including concept creation, structure, voice, and audience engagement. Involves lectures, exercises, and workshopping of student projects.

Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/

Categories: Blog and Content

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$464.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 10 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Creative Nonfiction 101

Gotham Writers

A 6-week course covering major forms of creative nonfiction including memoir, personal essay, feature articles, profiles, reviews, and travel writing. The course includes lectures and writing exercises without the pressure of workshopping student projects.

Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/

Categories: Nonfiction, Magazine, and Book

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$354.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 6 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Struggling to choose a fighting style for your character? The struggle is over. The way your character does battle isn’t up to you. It’s up to the story. The time and place of the work, the society in which your character lives, their inherent and fostered traits and the needs of the story will determine how your character responds to aggression.

Website: https://www.writersonlineworkshops.com/

Categories: Fiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$79.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: Self paced

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Creative Writing 101

Gotham Writers

The course includes lectures and writing exercises, focusing on both fiction and nonfiction without the pressure of a specific project. It's designed to help beginners explore creative writing, gain confidence, and experiment.

Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/

Categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Short Story, and Book

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$354.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 6 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Foundations of Improv

Washington Improv Theater

This course focuses on fundamental concepts of improvisation, fostering creativity and confidence through fun activities. It includes a supportive environment where students can meet new people and explore their comedic skills.

Website: https://witdc.org/

Categories: Comedy

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$362.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 8 classes (2.5 hours each)

Class size: 14 seats max

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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