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May Seaport Free Write
GrubStreet
What's more satisfying than leaving work behind on a Friday evening? Rounding out the week with a free writing session of course! Maximize that Friday feeling and kick off your writing weekend with us! In 60 jam-packed minutes, you’ll meet fellow writers and get your creative juices flowing!
Website: https://grubstreet.org/findaclass/class/may-seaport-free-...
Categories: Free
Start date:
May, 2024
Price:
Free
Based in Boston
Writing the First Feature Film Treatment Toolkit
UCLA Extension
Learning to write a screenplay is a process, and to do it well can take years of practice. Boil down your story into a short pitch and then expand that into a complete treatment for a feature-length script.
Website: https://www.uclaextension.edu/writing-journalism/screenwr...
Categories: Free
Start date:
May, 2024
Price:
Free
Online course
Hard Times Writing Workshop
Jefferson County Public Library
This workshop offers a supportive environment for adults to process life experiences through storytelling. It's a free and open weekly writing workshop.
Website: https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/656ea59208...
Categories: Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Based in Denver
Level: Any
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
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Personal Writing in Unprecedented Times
Kansas City Public Library
This course invites participants to delve into their unique perspectives and how these can enrich the world of creative writing. Focusing on creative nonfiction, the course covers three genres: prose poem, personal essay, and memoir or micro-memoir, guiding participants in exploring and expressing their individual viewpoints through these formats.
Website: https://kclibrary.org/blog/library-launches-online-writin...
Categories: Free
Start date:
May, 2023
Price:
Free
Based in Kansas City
Level: Any
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Adventures in Creative Writing
Kansas City Public Library
Tailored for middle and high school students, this course provides a foundational understanding of writing essentials. Students will explore character development, dialogue, imagery, structure, point of view, and the art of language selection. The course includes reading, analysis, discussion, and practical writing exercises to build these core skills.
Website: https://kclibrary.org/blog/library-launches-online-writin...
Categories: Free
Start date:
June, 2023
Price:
Free
Based in Kansas City
Level: Any
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing Found Poems
Kansas City Public Library
In this poetry workshop, participants will engage in the creative exercise of writing a poem each week, using words from an existing source. This method of adapting pre-existing text adds depth and new insight, creating a dynamic interplay between the original source and the newly crafted poem, enriching both with added layers of meaning.
Website: https://kclibrary.org/blog/library-launches-online-writin...
Categories: Free
Start date:
July, 2023
Price:
Free
Based in Kansas City
Level: Any
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing Mysteries & Thrillers
Writing Adventures
Step into the world of suspense with our "Mysteries and Thrillers" class. Delve into writing mysterious and thrilling narratives, creating enchanting plots, eerie characters, and ingeniously hidden clues.
Website: https://www.hisawyer.com/writing-adventures/schedules/act...
Categories: Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Based in Las Vegas
Level: Beginner
Class size: 12
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Improv + Scene Writing
Writing Adventures
"Improv + Scene Writing" merges comedy, performance, and writing in a dynamic one-hour class. Enhance your skills in plot crafting, character development, pacing, and comedic timing, all while collaborating and performing with peers.
Website: https://www.hisawyer.com/writing-adventures/schedules/act...
Categories: Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Based in Las Vegas
Level: Beginner
Class size: 12
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Electrifying Creative Writing
Writing Adventures
"Electrifying Creative Writing," our standout course, promises to ignite your creative spark like never before. Explore a diversity of themes and genres, embarking on a year-long adventure that empowers you to find and develop your own writing style and talents.
Website: https://www.hisawyer.com/writing-adventures/schedules/act...
Categories: Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Based in Las Vegas
Level: Beginner
Class size: 10
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Advanced Writing Essentials
Writing Adventures
"Writing Essentials" redefines your approach to essays. Move beyond traditional structures and dull topics, embracing a journey to discover your unique writing talents and style. Write about what truly matters to you within a nurturing and social writing community.
Website: https://www.hisawyer.com/writing-adventures/schedules/act...
Categories: Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Based in Las Vegas
Level: Beginner
Class size: 12
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writers Room Experience
Writers Room
This experiential studio class, led by instructor Lauren Lowe, focuses on developing an understanding of the self in relation to the world. It emphasizes building community and working towards a more equitable world through writing and sharing stories.
Website: https://www.writersroomdrexel.org/courses
Categories: Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Based in Philadelphia
Level: Any
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Blackout Poetry Workshop
Willoughby City Library
This workshop focuses on creating stories and poetry through the technique of blackout poetry, where a page of text is blacked out except for a few select words, creating a new story from the existing text. It's an interactive and fun approach to creative writing. The workshop is held at The Creator Space, Chatswood Library, and materials are provided for participants. The workshop is free of charge and scheduled for a specific date and time.
Website: https://libraries.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Eventbrite/Blacko...
Categories: Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Based in Sydney
Level: Any
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
How to choose a free creative writing class
Looking to build your writing skillset, learn more about your genre, or finally finish that book you’ve been working on? You’re in the right place. That’s why we built this directory of the best creative writing courses.
However, creative writing classes aren’t one size fit all. If you’re planning to join a free writing class in particular, you’ll want to make sure that it matches what you’re seeking to learn about creative writing.
So make sure to consider the following questions when you’re researching free writing courses:
- Who is the instructor? How many years of experience do they have in creative writing?
- Is there something in particular you’d like to learn about creative writing? Does this course include it?
- How long is the course, and where is it taught?
- Are there any hidden fees advertised in this free creative writing class?
More free creative writing resources
Whether you’re a new or established author, there are always evergreen resources out there to how to get a headstart on writing a book.
Free online materials
- Creative Writing Prompts (resource)
- How to Self-Publish a Book (blog post)
- How to Publish a Novel (blog post)
- How to Edit a Book (blog post)
Recommended books
- For writers in the UK:Writers' & Artists' Yearbook
- For writers in the US:Writer’s Market 2020
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