The Ultimate List of 498 Writing Classes in 2026

Advanced Structure Lab: Break The Story Free with Dean Bakopoulos

Lighthouse Writers Workshop

A seminar focused on utilizing dramatic structure for narrative writing, applicable to screenplays, short stories, and novels. It includes generative exercises and a character-based approach to overcoming creative obstacles.

Website: https://www.lighthousewriters.org/

Categories: Fiction and Screenplay

Start date:

June, 2026

Price:

$780.00

Online course

Level: Advanced

Length: 5 days, 2 hours each day

Class size: 15

Prerequisites: Experience in screenwriting or prose writing is required.

Advanced Novel Writing: Online Summer Camp for ages 14-18

Lighthouse Writers Workshop

An intensive two-week camp focusing on developing long-form fiction skills, including outlining novels, one-on-one instructor meetings, in-depth craft lessons, and project-specific aspects like prologues and trilogies.

Website: https://lighthousewriters.org/

Categories: Fiction

Start date:

June, 2026

Price:

$520.00

Based in Denver

Level: Intermediate

Length: 2 weeks

Class size: 11

Prerequisites: Previous writing camp or class with a fiction focus, prior membership in Novel Writing Club, Young Authors Collective, or instructor's permission.

Creative Writing Course: Memoir & Life Writing

Sydney Community College

This workshop focuses on memoir writing, combining life experiences with writing techniques. It includes reading excerpts from notable texts, in-class writing exercises, and opportunities for feedback in a supportive environment.

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

Categories: Essay, Nonfiction, and Memoir

Start date:

February, 2026

Price:

$166.00

Based in Sydney

Level: Beginner

Length: 1 session, 6 hours total

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Family Writing: Groovy Grammar Workshop

Brave Writer

A family-oriented course focusing on playful grammar learning through exploration and interaction. It emphasizes understanding grammar in context rather than rote memorization, with activities designed for families to engage together.

Website: https://bravewriter.com/

Categories: Kids

Start date:

March, 2026

Price:

$229.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: 4 weeks

Class size: 25 families

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Self-Production Boot Camp

Play Penn

The course focuses on empowering playwrights and theatre makers to self-produce their work, providing tools and strategies for independent production.

Website: https://www.playpenn.org/class-registration/?eid=11986

Categories: Fiction and Playwriting

Start date:

February, 2026

Price:

$300.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 10 sessions over 10 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No specific prerequisites mentioned, but prior writing experience may be beneficial.

Dialogue – The Deep Dive

Curtis Brown Creative

This course focuses on enhancing dialogue skills in fiction writing. Participants will learn to write authentic conversations, utilize body language, and understand communication dynamics. The course includes video modules, writing tasks, resources, and professional feedback.

Website: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/

Categories: Fiction

Start date:

May, 2026

Price:

£135.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: 4 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Writing Short Stories

Curtis Brown Creative

This course includes six video modules focusing on essential fiction-writing techniques, weekly writing assignments, access to teaching notes, professional feedback from CBC editors, and a private student forum for peer interaction.

Website: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/

Categories: Short Story

Start date:

April, 2026

Price:

£230.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 6 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Writing a Memoir

Curtis Brown Creative

Includes video modules, weekly writing tasks, resources, professional feedback, and a student forum to support interactive learning.

Website: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/

Categories: Memoir and Nonfiction

Start date:

April, 2026

Price:

£230.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 6 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Writing a Sense of Place

Writing NSW

Interested in developing your ability to craft setting in fiction and non-fiction? This practical, easy-to-follow course offers everything you need to get started.

Website: https://writingnsw.org.au/whats-on/courses/

Categories: Nonfiction and Essay

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$79.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 3 modules

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Getting Started with Speculative Fiction

Writing NSW

Interested in learning all there is to know about speculative fiction? This introductory instructional course offers everything you need to get started!

Website: http://writingnsw.teachable.com/p/writing-speculative-fic...

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, and Science Fiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$79.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 7 modules

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Writing Riveting Romantasy

Writing NSW

From characters and relationships, plotting and building tension, to that ever-important 'slow burn', learn how to write romantasy that your readers will root for.

Website: https://writingnsw.teachable.com/l/pdp/writing-riveting-r...

Categories: Fiction and Book

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$79.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 6 modules

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites