Novel Writing Courses
Los Angeles
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Wired for Story: How to Become a Story Genius (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
See how to craft stories that resonate by grasping what readers are genuinely wired to crave. Get comfortable with a clear, practical method for developing richer characters, stronger drafts, and more compelling narratives. Grow your confidence and write stories that engage and shift your audience.
All levels
18 and older
Finish that Novel!
Santa Monica College See all classes by this school
Move your manuscript or story concept toward a finished novel with expert guidance and personalized critiques in a supportive setting. Each week you'll share new pages, receive professional feedback, and build a clear plan for completing your book. Optional extended sessions offer deeper feedback and one-on-one guidance.
Nov 5th
6:30–7:30pm PT
Meets 6 Times
$108
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Nov 10th
6:30–7:30pm PT
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$108
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Thu. Nov 5th, 6:30–7:30pm PT
(6 hours over 6 sessions)
Novel 1 with Gretchen McNeil
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Kick off your novel-writing path with expert coaching as you learn the fundamentals of long-form fiction. The course covers key techniques like character development, story arcs, dialogue, and conflict, with personal feedback to sharpen your work. Through hands-on exercises and workshopping, you'll finish a chapter outline and move forward on your novel, setting you up for success.
Nov 15th
10:30am–1:30pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$460
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Feb 9th
5–8pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$460
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May 25th
5–8pm PT
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$460
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Sun. Nov 15th, 10:30am–1:30pm PT
(15 hours over 5 sessions)
Novel 101 with Gretchen McNeil
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Kick off your novel-writing path with expert coaching from a published author. This course covers the building blocks of long-form fiction, including character development, story arcs, dialogue, and conflict. Whether you're self-driven or just starting out, you'll pick up the essential tools to shape compelling stories and bring your novel to life.
Nov 8th
10:30am–1:30pm PT
$95
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Feb 2nd
5–8pm PT
$95
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May 11th
5–8pm PT
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Sun. Nov 8th, 10:30am–1:30pm PT
(3 hours)
Novel 2: Intermediate Novel Writing Workshop with Gretchen McNeil
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Push your novel to the next level with coaching from bestselling author Gretchen McNeil. In this workshop-focused class, you'll receive tailored feedback and customized exercises to work through specific challenges in your manuscript. Join an exclusive group of experienced writers and pick up the tools to drive your novel toward completion with confidence.
Nov 18th
5–8pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$475
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Jan 20th
5–8pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$475
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Jan 23rd
2:30–5:30pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$475
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Mar 6th
2:30–5:30pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$475
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Mar 10th
5–8pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$475
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Wed. Nov 18th, 5–8pm PT
(15 hours over 5 sessions)
The 90-Day Novel Writing
Alan Watt See all classes by this school
Unlock the story waiting within. This immersive writing journey combines structure with imagination, guiding you to tap into your subconscious creativity while building a solid foundation for your novel. Through expert instruction, daily guidance, and community support, you'll gain clarity on your narrative and push beyond creative boundaries, bringing your first draft to life.
Jun 7th
12–1:30pm PT
Meets 14 Times
$1,500
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Mon. Jun 7th, 12–1:30pm PT
(21 hours over 14 sessions)
Scene Writing Deep Dives
Los Angeles Writers Group See all classes by this school
Join our monthly Scene Writing Deep Dives—now open to all writers—for focused, expert-led sessions that sharpen your craft in novels, memoirs, and short stories. Each month, explore a key element of powerful storytelling, from backstory and character agency to pacing and narrative time.
Tue. Dec 8th, 5:30–7:30pm PT
(2 hours)
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TV I: An Intro TV Writing Workshop
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA
You dream of writing a killer pilot that launches you a staff job on Game Of Thrones. Or maybe you want to turn your life story into an Emmy award-winning HBO series. Steven Peros Veteran screenwriter and TV writer Steven Peros. He’s written for one of the first AMC Series and has sold pilots to MTV and NBC-Universal. In this five-week TV Writing Workshop, Steven will help you on your great TV idea and how to turn it into a terrific script....
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The 90-Day Novel Workshop
Alan Watt See all classes by this school @ 4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA
The 90-Day Novel In-Person workshop is limited to 12 students per semester. It is an intensive workshop designed to guide the writer from initial idea to the completion of a first draft. This program is available for both fiction writers and memoirists, and is offered to writers at all levels. Month One: Imagining The World Of The Story (Creating An Outline) The first four weeks are dedicated to stream-of-consciousness writing exercises as you...
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Novel I: Intro to Novel Writing Workshop
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA
Is it your dream to write the great American novel? In this 5 week Online intro novel writing class, successful novelist Jennifer Brody will teach you the fundamentals of long form fiction! She’ll also teach you techniques for creating a thrilling story arc, irresistible dialogue, characters and conflict. If you like, you can even bring in up to 1000 words of your novel for targeted feedback every session! With the aid of fun, hands-on exercises...
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Finding Writing Inspiration Through Visual Art
Los Angeles Writers Group See all classes by this school @ 8033 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Writers often find inspiration through visual imagery: pictures spark ideas, stories, emotions, and passions. And those same pictures can often reignite the flame of inspiration even when it feels all burned out. During this workshop, writers will create a “mood board” to help fuel their writing even after that first burst of excitement has disappeared. By switching between writing prompts and creating a mood board (a collage of images...
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$135
A Novel Approach: Tackling The Long Format Writing
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 10200 Venice Blvd #203, Los Angeles, CA
Is it your dream to write the great American novel? Finishing a book is a tough thing to do even for the seasoned professional. In this class, successful novelist Lauren Strasnick will help you nudge your book to the finish line! She’ll also teach you techniques for creating a thrilling story arc, irresistible dialogue, characters and conflict. With the aid of fun, hands-on exercises and balanced workshopping sessions, you will have completed...
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A Novel Approach: Mastering the Long Format Project
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Is it your dream to write the great American novel? Finishing a book is a tough thing to do even for the seasoned professional. In this class, successful novelist Amber Benson will help you nudge your book to the finish line! She’ll also teach you techniques for creating compelling characters, exciting plot lines, and vivid worlds. If you like, you can even bring in up to 1200 words of your novel for targeted feedback every other session! With...
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So You Want To Be A Novelist?: A Novel Writing Workshop
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Is it your dream to write the great American novel? In this 5-week intro novel writing workshop, successful novelist Steph Cha will help you take your great book idea and turn it into a page turner. Through fascinating craft lectures, she will teach you the fundamentals of long form fiction and cover techniques for creating a thrilling story arc, irresistible dialogue, characters and conflict. Her fun, in-class exercises will help you apply...
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So You Want to be a Writer? - Creative Writing
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA
You’ve always dreamed of finding the time to write on a regular basis or to finish a screenplay, a novel, a collection ofpoems, or a story. You can do it, and this class will help you! Writer of a thousand talents, this class will help you explore a smorgasbord of literary genres and discover what floats your boat. Through all new fun in-class exercises, you’ll work on writing scenes with authentic dialogue, finding stories from real life, and...
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Novel II: Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Writing
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Have you always dreamed of writing whimsical tales that take place in a futuristic world of your own creation? In this five week Los Angeles intermediate science fiction horror fantasy novel class, successful science fiction writer and horror movie writer Jennifer Brody (3 books published) will help you nudge your book to the finish line! Through fun, in-class writing exercises and engaging craft talks, she’ll help you create compelling...
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TV Drama Pitching: Sell It In the Room
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 1132 Van Pelt Ave, Los Angeles, CA
You’ve worked hard to hone that super-fly Drama or Dramedy pilot premise with great characters, a compelling world, and an amazing pilot episode. So what’s next, a pitch meeting with a network exec, perhaps? How about a huge opportunity to learn pitching, branding techniques and pitch your show in front of an executive who develops shows for ABC? Enter Nathan Varni Director of Current Programming, Disney-ABC Television Group. In this two-day...
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Addictive Fiction: Writing the Knock Out Novel
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 10200 Venice Blvd #203, Los Angeles, CA
Have you always dreamed of writing the Great American novel? Let writing craft master and author James Scott Bell teach you structure and plot techniques that will make your story write itself. In this one-day class, he'll show you how to craft unforgettable leads, raise the stakes of your story and build up to a knock out ending. James will teach you his patented LOCK system that’s guaranteed to create a novel so gripping, it’ll leave your...
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$195
Bullies, Heartbreak and Teenage Angst: A Ya Workshop
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA
By the end of the class, you will walk away with everything you need to hit that first page with verve and conviction. Soon others will be absorbed in the world of your creation. Angry journal entries not included. What does it take to write the next “Hunger Games”? In this class, award-winning Young Adult author Cecil Castellucci will show you. She’ll share her tricks for using personal experiences to bring your characters, conflicts and...
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$80
A Young Adult Novel Writing Workshop
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA
What does it take to hook a reader on page one? Award-winning YA author Ron Koertge will answer this question and many more in this one-day young adult novel writing workshop. Ron will show you how to create relatable characters, electric dialogue and gripping pages. Through fun in-class writing exercises you’ll mine your life’s trials and tribulations to create intriguing stories for teens. You’ll learn how writing YA stories are different...
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$80
Reviews for Novel Writing Courses in Los Angeles
Novel Writing Courses in Los Angeles are rated 5.0 stars based on 2 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.
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Literary Novel 101
Excellent for someone who had no background and is curious about writing a novel. Great class dynamic. -
TV I: An Intro TV Writing Workshop
Mike is amazing at what he does and relaying it to his students. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and look forward to working with him again. Thanks!
