Discover Classes. Earn 10% Rewards.

Creative Writing Classes Online

Upcoming schedule view

Unleash your creativity and become a master storyteller with online creative writing classes. Discover the art of crafting compelling narratives, enhancing your writing skills, and unlocking your full imaginative potential.

31 classes have spots left

How to Write a Novel

Santa Monica College

Thinking about writing a novel but don't know where to begin? Come get the tools to start your story. Explore the basics of how to develop sympathetic and believable characters, create engaging conflict, and structure all of this into a full-length page-turner of a story. In-class creative writing exercises and enjoyable homework assignments reinforce each lesson, and your writing will be reviewed in class in a very supportive environment. When you...

(513) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$148

8 sessions

Gift it!

Finish that Novel!

Santa Monica College

Unlock your inner author and bring your unfinished manuscript or story idea to life in a supportive and professional environment. Get expert feedback, personal critiques, and a winning strategy for completing your novel to your satisfaction at Santa Monica College. Don't miss your chance to make your writing dreams a reality.

(513) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$108

6 sessions

Gift it!

TV & Screenwriting Alchemy

Meditative Writing

Master the craft without losing the art. Learn how to turn any pages into a great script. In this workshop, we focus on you: your mind, your story, and your goals. Through this approach, we aim to turn the average into the extraordinary. By focusing on the way you approach the page, you will build a set of tools that can be applied to every script you ever write.   Every week you will discover and practice new tools for building story...

(5) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$379

4 sessions

Gift it!
Discover Classes. Earn Rewards.

Creative Writing Classes Gift Card

Thousands of classes & experiences. No expiration. Gift an experience this holiday season and make it a memorable one. Lock in a price with the Inflation Buster Gift Card Price Adjuster™

Buy a Gift Card

Teen Creative Writing Workshop

The Writers Studio

The Writers Studio Teen Workshop is a creative writing program geared specifically for the needs and passions of teens, based on the successful Writers Studio program for adults. It’s a fun, supportive space for young people to explore fiction and poetry. Every week, students will practice a narrative technique from some of the best contemporary writers — such as Junot Diaz, Brian Turner, Cate Marvin, Niccolo Ammaniti, Tyehimba Jess, Susan...

(7) All levels 13 - 18 years old
No upcoming schedules
$295

6 sessions

Gift it!

Memoir 101: Memoir Essentials with Erika Schickel

Writing Pad

Explore the art of transforming personal experiences into captivating narratives with memoirist Erika Schickel. Gain insights into crafting compelling emotional journeys, mastering vivid storytelling, and delving deep into your own narrative. Whether you're a seasoned writer or new to memoirs, uncover the secrets to bringing your story to life.

(60) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$105
Gift it!

Harry Potter Movie Writing Club

Script School @ Online Classroom

Join an online video session with other students and learn how to write a story using your favorite Harry Potter characters and locations! You get to create whichever story you want to tell, however way you want to tell it! We'll discuss opening scenes, character, story structure, technique and conclusion, so you'll be armed to take your project to the next level and continue writing once the session ends. The course will develop student's English...

(5) All levels 8 - 14 years old
No upcoming schedules
$120

3 sessions

Gift it!

Sci Fi, Fantasy, Horror and Romance for Novel and Short Story: A Genre Workshop

Writing Pad

Unleash your imagination and craft captivating stories in exotic worlds with renowned genre expert Jen Brody. Dive into creating compelling characters and building vivid settings in this engaging workshop. Join the ranks of successful authors who have honed their craft under Jen's guidance.

(60) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules

Comics & the Graphic Novel

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

Discover how to create a strong, compelling storyline, how to create characters, illustrate body language and facial expression, and how to match words and pictures. Working in small groups to enable each student to receive individual attention, we’ll cover basic drawing and storytelling techniques, and will reference a broad range of comic book styles. There will be a demo of all materials and an expanded list available in the first day of class....

(1070) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$350

6 sessions

Gift it!

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.

(1070) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$400

4 sessions

Gift it!

Poetry Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Online)

Gotham Writers Workshop @ Zoom Conference

Unleash the power of poetry as you learn to pack a maximum punch with a minimum of words. Discover specialized techniques, demands, and forms of poetry, and master the art of writing exquisite verses that captivate the soul. Whether you write for publication or simply for yourself, this workshop will guide you toward creating poetry that resonates and inspires.

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

10 sessions

Gift it!

Reading Toni Morrison

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

92Y brings together a group of the nation’s most celebrated Black scholars, critics and writers for a year-long series on all the novels of Toni Morrison—from The Bluest Eye (1975), which she wrote between her day job as a book editor and her life as a single mother; to God Help the Child, from which she read on our stage in 2015, the last of many 92Y appearances over the years. Morrison was The Robert F. Goheen Professor in the Humanities,...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Children’s Book Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Online)

Gotham Writers Workshop @ Zoom Conference

Embark on a magical journey through the world of children's books in this immersive workshop. Learn the secrets of captivating young readers and balancing imagination with professionalism. From picture books to YA novels, discover how to write stories that will enchant and inspire.

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

10 sessions

Gift it!

Poetry with Wo Chan

92nd Street Y

Experience the beauty and power of poetry as you explore the art of gratitude and daily practice. Join us for a four-week workshop where you'll discover how to infuse your writing with vulnerability, immediacy, and the magic of everyday moments. No prior writing experience is required.

(1070) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$400

4 sessions

Gift it!

Fiction with Emily Adrian

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

Unlock the secrets of creating compelling characters, crafting gripping plots, and developing a unique voice in this fiction workshop at the renowned 92nd Street Y. Dive into the essential elements of storytelling and learn from published authors such as Curtis Sittenfeld and Kazuo Ishiguro. Discover how to breathe life into your narratives and captivate readers with your words.

(1070) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$400

4 sessions

Gift it!

Poetry with Molly Peacock

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

Explore poetry and visual art in this online seminar with an in-person museum visit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art American Wing. Immerse yourself in the works of American women poets like Phillis Wheatley, Emily Dickinson, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Gwendolyn Brooks, while discovering the art of their contemporaries. This course is perfect for anyone, from beginners to experienced artists.

(1070) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$400

5 sessions

Gift it!

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...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$385

4 sessions

Gift it!

Fiction Bootcamp

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

Are you an aspiring writer who is just getting started? A practicing writer who wants to recharge your creative battery? Focus on brainstorming and new writing. Each class is split between guided writing exercises, discussions of published stories from the perspective of craft and creative problem-solving discussions. Get a handle on voice, character, pacing and how to generate ideas when you’re feeling stumped. Writers of all levels are welcome....

(1070) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$250

4 sessions

Gift it!

Writing for Children: Finding Your Voice

Continuing Professional Studies at Bank

Unlock your creativity and embark on a journey of storytelling with the Writing for Children course at Continuing Professional Studies at Bank. Discover your unique voice as you delve into the art of crafting captivating characters, engaging dialogue, and beautiful language. Join us and find pleasure in the world of children's literature.

(17) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$460

7 sessions

Gift it!

Poetry Writing & Reading Workshop

Santa Monica College

Improve your writing by reading exciting poets! If you're a beginning reader of poetry or an already practicing poet, come discover the secrets of poetic form, metaphor, imagery, rhythm, and much more by looking deeply into the works of a wide range of poets – from Shakespeare and the classics to the best international, American, and LA poets—such as Kaveh Akbar, Nick Laird, Elizabeth Bishop, Lucille Clifton, Charles Bukowski, Wallace Stevens,...

(513) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$108

6 sessions

Gift it!

The 90-Day Rewrite

L.A. Writers' Lab

THE PROCESS OF REVISION The 90-Day Rewrite is a guide through the second pass of your manuscript. The workshop will take you through an analysis of your material beginning with a new outline, and then dive into an examination of the story, character, dialogue, and prose. My goal as a teacher is to help you stay connected to your original impulse by asking the right questions. In the rewrite, it is often tempting to sterilize the complexity or...

(3) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,450

12 sessions

Gift it!
Reset all filters.

No results found

Try removing some filters.

Creative Writing Classes Online are rated 4.4 stars based on 2,425 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Price Lock Guarantee

    Secure your booking now and we'll match any price drop within 48 hours across all booking platforms, ensuring you never miss out on savings!

  • Earn 10% Reward Points

    Maximize your savings with every purchase. Unlock rewards on every transaction, ensuring you get the most value out of your experience!

  • No Added Fees

    Enjoy hassle-free transactions without worrying about additional charges. With us, what you see is what you pay - no surprises!

  • Curated Courses

    Discover a curated selection of courses handpicked by experts in the field. Dive into quality content that suits your learning needs and interests!

CourseHorse Gift Cards

  • Creative & unique gift for any occasion
  • Thousands of classes & experiences
  • No expiration date
  • Instant e-delivery (or choose a date)
  • Add a personalized message
  • Lock in a price with the Inflation Buster Gift Card Price Adjuster™
Buy a Gift Card
gift card with the CourseHorse logo gift card with the CourseHorse logo
Loading...