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Unlock your writing potential with online professional writing classes. From creative writing to technical writing, these courses offer valuable skills and expert guidance to help you become a versatile and accomplished writer.

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30-Day Outline Your Story

L.A. Writers' Lab

Discover the craft of outlining your story in this immersive workshop at L.A. Writers' Lab. Unleash the wildness of your imagination while mastering the art of story structure. Through lectures, exercises, and film analysis, unlock your protagonist's transformation and build a compelling narrative.

(3) All levels 18 and older
$400

5 sessions

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Online Memoir Workshop

The Writers Studio

Discover the power of storytelling and learn to distill your life experiences into a memoir that captivates readers. Join this immersive online workshop to explore narrative techniques and find your unique voice, while receiving personalized feedback from a seasoned memoirist. Unleash your creativity and embark on a transformative writing journey.

(7) All levels 18 and older
$385

6 sessions

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Novel 101

Writing Pad

Are you ready to embark on your journey to become a successful novelist? Join celebrated author Jennifer Brody in a one-day online intensive at Writing Pad, where she will teach you the fundamentals of long-form fiction and the art of creating captivating characters, dialogue, and conflict. Don't miss this opportunity to gain the tools you need to bring your story to life!

(60) Beginner 18 and older
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Story Day

L.A. Writers' Lab

Embark on a transformative journey to unleash the full potential of your storytelling prowess. Dive deep into the essence of narrative creation, bridging imagination with structure to overcome any creative impasse. Gain invaluable insights and practical tools to elevate your storytelling craft to new heights.

(3) All levels 18 and older

NY Times Worthy Personal Essay 101

Writing Pad

Learn the secret techniques for writing compelling personal essays. Join NY Times Modern Love Alum and Moth Host, Matteson Perry, as he shares his insight and guides you through fun in-class exercises to transform your experiences into great essays. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a two-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and take your writing to the next level.

(60) All levels 16 and older
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Poetry with Eléna Rivera

92nd Street Y

Unleash the power of your words and discover the magic of poetry in this immersive workshop at 92nd Street Y. Join us as we embark on a journey to explore the boundless possibilities of crafting and sharing poems while delving into the depths of our inner worlds. Let the soundhouse of your whole body resonate with the joy of poetic expression.

(1068) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$400

4 sessions

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NY Times Worthy Article

Writing Pad

Learn the secret techniques for securing a feature article in the prestigious New York Times in this seven-week online class. Discover how to approach the article, pitch editors, find experts, and check your sources, all while honing your writing skills. Join the ranks of published writers who have sold their work to top publications.

(60) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$485

5 sessions

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Humor-writing: An Online Workshop

92nd Street Y

Humor-writing: An Online Workshop with Elissa Bassist Whether you want to write funnier or make friends as an adult, in this four-week workshop experience we’ll gossip about the many ways to do both. To get started, we’ll read funny personal essays by our favorites to steal the tricks they used to write them. We’ll also: discuss how to turn a funny situation into a funny story that you can publish and self-promote explore what it takes...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$400

4 sessions

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Poetry-writing with Omotara James

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

The space of the poem offers you the opportunity to free yourself. The work of the poem is to tell the truth: at all costs, in every place, no matter what. It has been said that the poet is the undoing of the family, because the poem reveals its secrets. The craft of undoing is necessary to the work of constructing meaning, no matter your subject matter. Poetry is not only where we go to confront the past, but to free ourselves of it. In this...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$385

4 sessions

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Pilot I: Creating the World

The New York Screenwriter's Lab

Turn your idea for an original TV series into a solid, working premise with "legs" to sustain itself over multiple seasons. Be guided step-by-step through the process of developing strong 'story engines', building out the 'world' of your show, story construction and the ofter overlooked art of outlining. Learn how to: Create compelling, multi-dimensional characters that we'll want to watch season after season. Construct engaging plots and artfully...

(5) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$650

10 sessions

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Memorable Memoir: 7 Wk Online Memoir Writing Workshop

Writing Pad

You know your story. It's about you, after all. But how do you make your tale so engaging that it pulls the reader in page after page? In this five week class, successful memoirist Monica Holloway takes you behind the scenes, exploring techniques for making the truth more compelling than fiction. Though in-class lectures, writing exercises, and targeted workshopping sessions, you'll explore the essential ingredients of memoir: voice, story structure,...

(60) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$395

7 sessions

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Comic Book Writing

Jacob Krueger Studio

Writing for comics demands a “very particular set of skills,” unlike any other form of writing, but sharing traits of screenwriters and playwrights. The key is being able to think in pictures, and visualize your story in a frozen moment in time of still, single images. Over the four-week class with acclaimed comics writer Ron Marz, you will learn the theory, language, and pacing necessary for writing comics. Master the Page The comic writer’s...

(43) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$375

4 sessions

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Romance Writing Level 1: 10 Week Workshop (Self-Paced)

Gotham Writers Workshop

Discover the art of writing captivating romance novels and learn the secrets to creating stories that will make readers swoon. Join this immersive workshop and unlock the skills and techniques needed to craft compelling characters, gripping plots, and unforgettable love stories. Enroll now and ignite your passion for romance writing.

(745) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$464

2 sessions

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Food Writing Level 1: 10 Week Workshop (Self-Paced)

Gotham Writers Workshop

Master the art of food writing and indulge in the mouthwatering world of culinary journalism. Explore the secrets of saffron, share heartwarming stories of family recipes, and discover how to craft compelling food reviews and articles. Join us and bring your passion for food to life on the page.

(745) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$464

2 sessions

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Science Fiction & Fantasy Writing Level I (Online)

Gotham Writers Workshop

Embark on an odyssey of imagination with Science Fiction & Fantasy Writing I (Self-Paced) Unleash your creativity in this 10-week workshop designed for beginners and those seeking to refine their skills. Dive into the realms of futuristic technology and enchanting magic.

(745) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$464

10 sessions

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The Artist's Sketchbook

Evanston Art Center

How do artists use sketchbooks? There is no right or wrong way to use a sketchbook! In this class you will learn one artist’s way of using one (or several) sketchbooks. Students of the class will learn how to make a regular practice of getting ideas into their sketchbook, where to look for inspiration, what to do with the work once you have it, and how to talk about your work with peers.  The final product will be one or more (started) sketchbooks...

(83) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$140

5 sessions

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Writing for Photography with Elin Spring & Suzanne Révy

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ *Virtual Classroom

Why write about your photography? Aren’t your pictures supposed to say it all? Ideally, but written cues can offer viewers helpful entry points into your work. If you exhibit your work, artist statements, project statements and biographies are necessities. If you are applying for an artist residency, grant or a call for entry, writing eloquently will illuminate the intention and process that sparked your imagery. The bottom line is, effective...

(41) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$675

5 sessions

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Meditative Writing

Meditative Writing

Tap into your deepest creativity and unleash your unique voice with Meditative Writing. Develop techniques to overcome resistance, conquer self-doubt, and create evocative stories that speak to universal truths. Join us and discover a new path to artistic expression.

(5) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$375

4 sessions

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Proofreading & Editing (Online)

Discovery Center @ Virtual Classroom

Learn the essential skills of proofreading and editing in our digital world. Join the Discovery Center's trusted course and gain the expertise needed for a successful career in this field. Enhance your skills, confidence, and attention to detail, ensuring error-free and polished final products.

(279) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$110
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Online TV Pilot Draft Class

Writing Pad

You have all the elements of a great comedy or drama pilot: a great premise, clear characters, an engaging world, and a solid beat sheet. Unfortunately, the thought of actually writing the pilot fills you with dread every time you stare down at the blank screen. No problem! In this ten week Online TV Pilot Draft Class, Karen Hall (The Good Wife) will take through the paces. She will help you hone your beat sheets and introduce your characters with...

(60) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$990

10 sessions

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