Whether you want to finish your novel, write a compelling short story, or deepen in the craft of fiction writing, Writers.com is here to help guide you through your writing journey.
Our online fiction writing courses are taught by award-winning instructors who have been in your shoes. They know exactly how to help you become the writer you want to be. In our classes, you'll receive weekly instructor feedback on your work, ongoing collaboration with other like-minded writers, and a supportive course structure that will help you set and meet your writing goals. Plus, get lifetime access to our private, alumni-only Facebook groups for ongoing peer support.
Our instructors, who are published authors and have spent decades perfecting their craft, are dedicated to supporting you and your work in an online yet lively and intimate setting.
Our online fiction-writing classes are filling fast. With the guidance and supportive community a Writers.com course provides, you will be able to finish your next novel or short story with creativity and ease. Don't waste another minute. Sign up for a course today.
Upcoming Fiction Writing Courses
Courses range from 4 to 10 weeks in length and $175 to $460 in price.
For a complete selection of both upcoming and unscheduled classes, see our full course calendar.
April
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Anatomy of a Premise Line: Story and Premise Development for Writing Success With
April 14, 2021
$250 | 5 Weeks
The premise line is the only reliable tool that can tell you, BEFORE you start writing, whether or not your story will “work.” In this class participants will learn how to master the process of premise line development—the essential first step in any book or screenplay’s development process.  |
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Get That Novel Finished! Tools and Inspiration to Complete Your First Draft With
April 21, 2021
$360 | 10 Weeks NEW!
Finishing a novel requires guts, dedication, and stamina. When you find yourself struggling, our 10-week course with Donna Levin will help!  |
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Writing for Children: Create A Picture Book! With
April 28, 2021
$260 | 6 Weeks
Picture books have changed greatly over the last few decades, and the market is wide open for fresh ideas. Join us in this six-week intensive where we’ll take that idea of yours and turn it into a manuscript!  |
May
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The Hero's Journey For Storytellers With
May 5, 2021
$360 | 10 Weeks
Structure your story and give it meaning with Joseph Campbell’s The Hero’s Journey.  |
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The Thinking Mind: Writing Flash Fiction With
May 5, 2021
$285 | 5 Weeks
Write tiny fictions while experimenting with 1st person point of view and analyzing how that point of view affects the craft of fiction writing.  |
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From Journal To Poem Or Prose: The Chronology Of Mind With
May 12, 2021
$430 | 10 weeks
Gather material through writing and experimenting with journaling, researching and taking notes to develop into poems or prose works.  |
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Mastering the Elements of Fiction With
May 12, 2021
$360 | 10 Weeks
In this course, you’ll work with the basic elements of fiction–the fundamentals that drive the story and determine the quality of the work.  |
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The Ongoing Fiction Workshop With
May 19, 2021
$415 | 10 Weeks
Many students have attended this 10-week online fiction workshop with Shelley Singer multiple times, completed novels, and come back to finish more books.  |
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Create Story Characters Using the Enneagram With
May 26, 2021
$360 | 10 Weeks
In-depth character development using an ancient personality study of human motivation–the Enneagram.  |
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Writing the Short Story With
May 26, 2021
$360 | 10 Weeks
Create new work with fresh language, universal themes, sustained mystery and memorable characters. Stimulate your imagination.  |
June
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Experiments in Genre: Finding Creative Inspiration by Messing Up the Rules With
June 2, 2021
$260 | 6 Weeks
Can you translate the movement of a dance into a poem? What happens when you write a story in the form of a multiple-choice quiz? Learn to take your work in rich and unexpected new directions by subverting and blending genre conventions.  |
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Flash Fiction: Writing the Short-Short Story With
June 23, 2021
$430 | 10 weeks
Write 1–3-page flash fiction in this online course with Barbara Henning, drawing on classic, poetic & experimental elements. Read the form’s masters.  |
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The Anti-Hero's Journey for Storytellers With
June 30, 2021
$315 | 8 Weeks
As a prison volunteer for 20 years, Gloria Kempton has met many anti-heroes. In this course, you’ll receive feedback on your story antagonists.  |
July
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Crafting the Poetry Novel for Young Adults With
July 14, 2021
$300 | 5 Weeks
Even if you’ve never written poetry before, you can begin the rewarding process of crafting a poetry novel for Young Adults. Is there a market for novels written in verse? Are they well received? Yes, there is, and yes, they are!  |
For a complete selection of both upcoming and unscheduled classes, see our full course calendar.
What Sets Our Online Fiction Writing Courses Apart
Move Forward with Weekly Writing Projects
Our weekly writing submissions support you in making rapid progress on your work.
Direct Feedback from Our
Award-Winning Instructors
Your instructor will engage one-on-one with your writing each and every week.
Connect with Like-Minded
Fiction Writers
Give and receive feedback from classmates who share your passion for fiction writing.
Don’t miss out. Find the online fiction writing course for you today!
Why Take a Fiction Writing Course with Writers.com?
- We welcome writers of all backgrounds and experience levels, and we are here for one reason: to support you on your writing journey.
- Small groups keep our online fiction writing classes lively and intimate.
- Work through your weekly written lectures, course materials, and writing assignments at your own pace.
- Share and discuss your work with classmates in a supportive class environment.
- Your course instructor will offer you direct, personal feedback and suggestions on every assignment you submit.
- Lifelong access to the private Writers.com Fiction Group for students and alumni.
For more detail about how our classes work, see our FAQ page.