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Writing Speculative Fiction
Writing NSW
Participants will learn about world-building, character creation, and genre techniques. The course includes exercises for writing speculative fiction and discussions on current publishing trends. Price in AUD.
Website: https://writingnsw.org.au/whats-on/courses/writing-specul...
Categories: Fiction
Start date:
August, 2025
Price:
$225.00
Based in Sydney
Level: Beginner
Length:
1 day, 10am to 4pm
Class size: 20
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
This interactive course covers author marketing, social media strategies, pitching to publishers, and launching books. Participants explore their books' market positioning and build relationships with readers and authors. Price in AUD.
Website: https://writingnsw.org.au/whats-on/courses/preparing-for-...
Categories: Fiction and Publishing
Start date:
July, 2025
Price:
$225.00
Based in Sydney
Level: Beginner
Length:
1 day (6 hours)
Class size: 19 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing Memoir
Writing NSW
This course includes weekly discussions, writing exercises, peer feedback, and limited tutor feedback. Key topics cover memoir introduction, writing techniques, ethical issues, and editing. Price in AUD.
Website: https://writingnsw.org.au/whats-on/courses/online-writing...
Categories: Memoir and Nonfiction
Start date:
August, 2025
Price:
$690.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
6 weeks
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Pitching to Literary Journals
Writing NSW
This online seminar focuses on refining pitches for non-fiction writing, including essays and reviews. Participants will gain skills to articulate memorable pitches, boost editing confidence, and understand Australian literary journals better. Price in AUD.
Website: https://writingnsw.org.au/whats-on/courses/seminar-pitchi...
Categories: Short Story and Nonfiction
Start date:
August, 2025
Price:
$55.00
Based in Sydney
Level: Beginner
Length:
2 hours, single session
Class size: 50
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Poetry in Flux: Playing with Genre and Form
Writing NSW
This interactive workshop focuses on contemporary poetry in various forms, encouraging participants to explore genre-blending techniques. Attendees will engage in reading, writing, and discussions to discover new poetic possibilities. Price in AUD.
Website: https://writingnsw.org.au/whats-on/courses/poetry-in-flux...
Categories: Fiction and Poetry
Start date:
August, 2025
Price:
$225.00
Based in Sydney
Level: Any
Length:
1 day, from 10am to 4pm
Class size: 18
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing Thrillers: How to Hook your Reader
Writing NSW
This one-day course, led by best-selling author Petronella McGovern, focuses on creating compelling characters and plots in thrillers, enhancing pacing, and building suspense. Participants will engage in exercises to develop their writing skills and understand the intricacies of storytelling.
Website: https://writingnsw.org.au/whats-on/courses/writing-thrill...
Categories: Fiction and Book
Start date:
August, 2025
Price:
$225.00
Based in Sydney
Level: Beginner
Length:
1 day, 6 hours (10am - 4pm)
Class size: 20
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
NYC Level 1 Intro to Fiction and Poetry (Bond)
The Writers Studio
An introductory workshop introducing fiction writing and poetry, focusing on the philosophy of The Writers Studio. It utilizes persona writing to help students explore different voices and techniques, with weekly exercises based on published works.
Website: https://courses.writerstudio.com/courses/nyc-level-1-intr...
Categories: Fiction and Poetry
Start date:
May, 2025
Price:
$455.00
Based in New York
Level: Beginner
Length:
8 weeks (weekly 2-hour sessions)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Monster Mash: The Poetry of Monsterhood
The Porch
This course explores the concept of monstrosity in poetry, encouraging participants to craft poems that challenge social narratives and embrace self-determination.
Website: https://www.porchtn.org/class/monster-mash-the-poetry-of-...
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
June, 2025
Price:
$60.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
2 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: None specified, open to all writers needing a headshot.
Self-Production Boot Camp
Play Penn
This course focuses on teaching playwrights how to produce their own works, covering essentials like budgeting, scheduling, and marketing. It includes a mix of fundamental producing concepts and a supportive community of classmates.
Website: https://www.playpenn.org/class-registration/?eid=11986
Categories: Fiction and Playwriting
Start date:
April, 2025
Price:
$300.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
10 sessions over 10 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: Participants should have a polished script ready for production and a desire to learn self-production techniques.
Reading Your Work Out Loud
The Writer's Center
The course teaches proposal writing for non-profits, focusing on prospect research, proposal elements, and budgeting. Participants will draft a proposal by the end of the class.
Website: https://writer.org/
Categories: Nonfiction and Technical
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
$215.00
Based in Washington
Level: Intermediate
Length:
2 weeks
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
The Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers' Workshop
University of California, San Diego
An intensive six-week summer workshop focused on writing fantasy and science fiction short stories, featuring critiques, lectures, and mentorship from distinguished faculty.
Website: http://clarion.ucsd.edu/
Categories: Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Fiction
Start date:
June, 2025
Price:
$6,000.00
Based in San Diego
Level: Intermediate
Length:
6 weeks; June 29 – August 9, 2025
Class size: 18 students max
Prerequisites: Applicants must submit two short stories with their application.
This course equips writers with practical tools and knowledge for submitting work to contests, journals, and small presses. It covers the entire publishing process, including journal selection, cover letter writing, and manuscript formatting, emphasizing the importance of handling rejections.
Website: https://www.writingsalons.com/event/submit-repeat-publish...
Categories: Publishing
Start date:
June, 2025
Price:
$105.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
1 class, 3 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
