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How to Write Flawed and Interesting Stories
GrubStreet
Offers writing hours facilitated by instructors, includes prompts, and provides unlimited access during specified time slots.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class
Categories: Short Story
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$85.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
3 hour seminar
Class size: 50 Seats Max
Prerequisites: Adults only
Form & Content: Experimenting with Prose Structures with Ploi Pirapokin
Story Studio Chicago
This course encourages experimentation across genres, focusing on form, structure, and poetic devices to link disparate ideas in essays. It includes lectures, published examples, generative exercises, and revision tips, helping students develop unique essay beginnings.
Website: https://www.storystudiochicago.org/classes/
Categories: Short Story
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$315.00
Based in Chicago
Level: Intermediate
Length:
4 weeks, 1 session per week
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
How to Write a Short Story
GrubStreet
This seminar focuses on developing essential short story writing skills, including character development, plot construction, pacing, and crafting impactful endings. It allows participants to explore narrative styles and helps them start their own stories through prompts.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Short Story
Start date:
December, 2025
Price:
$85.00
Based in Boston
Level: Beginner
Length:
3 hours
Class size: 50 Seats Max
Some of the best works of fiction and nonfiction were crafted in a writer's workshop. This online course will help you write your own creative piece. Like a true writing workshop, you will learn literary techniques, peer review a classmate's work, and receive constructive criticism on your work.
Website: https://www.ed2go.com/courses/writing/
Categories: Short Story
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$190.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced over 6 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Online: Writing Short Stories
Writing NSW
This course focuses on key aspects of short-fiction craft, including character development, setting, story structure, detail usage, and revision techniques. Participants will engage in peer feedback, tutor feedback, and submit writing exercises throughout the duration.
Website: https://writingnsw.org.au/
Categories: Short Story
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$465.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
6 weeks
Class size: 24
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Creative Writing Course: Stories Short & True
Sydney Community College
A one-day workshop focused on writing short creative nonfiction stories inspired by personal experiences. Participants will explore narrative voice and themes from significant authors.
Website: https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/
Categories: Short Story
Start date:
September, 2026
Price:
$199.00
Based in Sydney
Level: Beginner
Length:
1 session, 6 hours total
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Advanced Short Story Workshop
Literary Arts
The workshop focuses on reading, discussing, and critiquing short stories. It includes writing prompts, discussions on craft, and emphasizes revision techniques, helping writers refine their skills.
Website: https://literary-arts.org/
Categories: Short Story
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$445.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
8 weeks, 8 sessions
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Participants should have two completed short stories ready for workshop, with each story being up to roughly 20 pages.
Creative Writing with John Chaplick
Life Enrichment Center for the Arts
Weekly classes focused on sharing and developing creative voices. Topics include character development, setting, voice, conflict, point of view, and the publishing process. Students receive and give constructive feedback in a workshop format.
Website: https://lectampa.org/classes-and-events/
Categories: Short Story
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$10.00
Based in Tampa
Level: Any
Length:
Weekly sessions, 2 hours each
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Flash Fiction
Austin Bat Cave
This course explores the unique aspects of flash fiction, focusing on brevity and innovation within a limited word count. It includes a history of the genre and examines works by notable authors, along with class exercises for generating material.
Website: https://austinbatcave.org/
Categories: Short Story
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$10.00
Based in Austin
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced (On-demand)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
South Manchester Writing Workshop
Manchester Writers
The workshop focuses on members reading their work aloud for feedback, covering various genres including novels, short stories, and poetry. They aim to help members get published and welcome both beginners and experienced writers.
Website: http://www.manchester-writers.org.uk/
Categories: Short Story
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
£2.00
Based in Manchester
Level: Any
Length:
Weekly meetings (2 hours)
Class size: 20
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Creative Writing Specialization
Wesleyan University
Offers instruction in three genres: short story, narrative essay, and memoir. Focuses on story crafting techniques, character development, and descriptive style. Includes peer evaluation and a capstone project.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/
Categories: Short Story
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Approximately 3-6 months to complete 5 courses, with an average of 10 hours of work per week.
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Learn four essential ingredients of good writing: simplicity, clarity, elegance, evocativeness. The course enhances business writing, blogs, and copywriting skills.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Short Story
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 45 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
