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30 Best Publishing Writing Classes in 2026

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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: Publishing

Start date:

May, 2026

Price:

$75.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 1 session, 2 hours

Class size: 50

Profitable Niche Package

The Alchemist Academy by Freelance Magic

Includes 3 actionable workshops, 2 workbooks, and 2 guidebooks focused on identifying profitable niches, creating a sales page, and building a portfolio.

Website: https://wanderful-world.teachable.com/

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$39.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced; lifetime access provided.

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

A one-day intensive workshop focusing on how to get published, featuring sessions on query letters, social media branding, novel writing, and self-editing. Attendees can pitch agents and receive critiques.

Website: https://chicagowritingworkshop.com/

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

June, 2026

Price:

$199.00

Based in Chicago

Level: Any

Length: 1 full day

Class size: 225

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

How to Get Published - Atlanta

Writing Day Workshops

A one-day intensive workshop offering instruction on publishing opportunities, writing queries, pitching agents, and marketing books. The event includes classes on building tension in storytelling, creating compelling loglines, and self-editing strategies, alongside agent pitches for personalized feedback.

Website: https://atlantawritingworkshop.com/

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

March, 2026

Price:

$199.00

Based in Atlanta

Level: Any

Length: 1 full day

Class size: 200

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

How to Get Published - Minneapolis

Minnesota Writing Workshop

A full-day workshop featuring classes on query letters, pitching, marketing, and revision techniques, with opportunities to pitch to agents and receive personalized critiques.

Website: https://minnesotawritingworkshop.com/

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

April, 2026

Price:

$199.00

Based in Minneapolis

Level: Any

Length: 1 full day

Class size: 225

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Building Your Author Platform

Write|Publish|Sell

Self-paced program covering author branding, identifying target audience, setting up social media and websites, and effective marketing strategies, including free and paid options.

Website: https://writepublishsell.thinkific.com/courses/

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$197.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course covers assembling the perfect pitch package, understanding the submissions process, and finding the right literary agent. It includes two live sessions and offers a recording for enrollees.

Website: https://writingworkshops.com/

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

March, 2026

Price:

$99.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 2 sessions (1 hour 45 minutes in total)

Class size: 6 seats max

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This comprehensive course includes 96 video lessons covering mindset, book idea formulation, writing techniques, publishing strategies, and marketing plans to help authors build successful self-publishing businesses.

Website: https://authority.pub/

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$397.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced, 6 modules

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

The Las Vegas Writers Conference

Henderson Writers Group

Scheduled for April 2026, this conference is a comprehensive event for writers of all genres. It includes workshops, Q&A panels, pitch sessions with agents and editors, and inspiring keynote speeches. Attendees can choose the full conference or single-day attendance.

Website: https://lasvegaswritersconference.com/

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

April, 2026

Price:

$290.00

Based in Las Vegas

Level: Any

Length: 3 full days

Class size: 150

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Advertising for Authors

Self-Publishing Formula

Comprehensive course on creating effective ads on platforms like Facebook and Amazon. Designed for authors of all genres.

Website: https://learn.selfpublishingformula.com/

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$849.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: Self-paced

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of online advertising is recommended.

The course covers fundamental clauses in book publishing agreements, typical points of contention between authors and publishers, and best practices for drafting and negotiating these agreements.

Website: https://www.lawline.com/

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$99.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: 1 hour 36 minutes

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Reedsy's course, led by Tom Bromley, is a 101-day program aimed at helping writers finish their first novel draft. It includes daily video masterclasses, a structured approach for drafting, and access to a forum and live webinars for interaction and feedback. The course covers various aspects of novel writing, including preparation, character development, plot skills, and writing techniques.

Website: https://reedsy.com/learning

Categories: Publishing

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$496.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 101 days, with daily lessons and exercises

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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