Online Stage and Broadcast Writing Courses

Creative writing for television, film, and theater share many core creative elements with other forms of fiction storytelling—as well as important differences. Whatever your goals for your own stage and broadcast writing, our award-winning instructors and welcoming community are here to help.

You’ll get weekly instructor feedback on your work, ongoing collaboration with other writers, and a supportive course structure that will help you set and meet your writing goals.

Courses are filling fast. Find the right stage or broadcast writing course for you today!

online stage and broadcast writing courses

Upcoming Online Stage and Broadcast Writing Courses




July Courses

(Live Workshop) Intro to Screenwriting

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July 11 | Single-Day Webinar | $115

In this workshop, you'll learn the ropes of screenwriting and create living pieces of collaborative storytelling.

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Story Lab: The Story-Subplot Connection

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July 26 | 6 Weeks | $395 | NEW!

Subplots are key to maintaining narrative pace and tension in a story. Drive your story forward with this deep dive into the elements of good storytelling.

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August Courses

The Art of Storytelling

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August 2 | 8 Weeks | $495

It’s an age-old art form—storytelling—and you can learn the craft.

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Essentials of Character Development: How to Create Characters that Move and Breathe and Can’t Stop Talking

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August 16 | 8 Weeks | $495

Bring your characters to life in this in-depth character development class with Gloria Kempton.

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Observing What’s Vivid in Prose and Poetry

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August 23 | 4 Weeks | $295

Learn how to spotlight beauty through fresh, vivid, and surprising language, in this four week mindfulness writing course.

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September Courses

How to Firm Up the “Mushy Middle” of Any Story

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September 13 | 5 Weeks | $345

Ensure a strong middle throughline for any story. Say goodbye to the "mushy middle," and hello to stories that work.

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Unscheduled Courses

These online writing classes don’t currently have a next session on our calendar, but will soon. If you see a course you’re interested in, use the “I’m Interested” button to let us know, and we’ll follow up with you when the course is on our calendar next.

Want to reach us or our instructors with questions about our online writing courses? Contact us at writers@writers.com, or visit the contact form.

*Private Class | Discover Your Writing Niche

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January 1 | 8 Weeks | $595

Fiction or nonfiction? Article, short story, or how-to book? Do you want to write for children, teens, adults? There is a type of writing that is best suited for you, and the discovery process can be an adventure.

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*Private Class | Essentials of Character Development: How to Create Characters that Move and Breathe and Can’t Stop Talking

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January 1 | 8 Weeks | $595

Bring your characters to life in this in-depth character development class with Gloria Kempton.

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*Private Class | Story Lab: Writing Loglines That Sell

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January 1 | 2 Single-Day Webinars | $295

Your logline helps you query agents, market your book, and figure out the story itself. Hone your logline and set your book up for success in this two-part private Zoom workshop.

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*Private Class | Using Bullet Journaling to Achieve Writing Goals

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January 1 | 3 to 7 weeks | $295

Looking to keep your writing goals organized? Make it happen in our bullet journaling course. Learn the art of the BuJo with Rudri Patel!

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Anatomy of a Premise Line: How to Use Story and Premise Development for Writing Success

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5 Weeks | $345

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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Beyond Formula: Writing Love Scenes With Spirit, Passion, Grit And Character Truth

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5 Weeks | $345

Write about love beyond trite sentiment and shallow fictions. Work down to the real thing: deep, powerful, destructive, exalted, fundamental.

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Embodied Writing: Improve Your Writing with Full-Body Creativity

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6 Weeks | $395

Have a grand time with specific physical exercises that honor your health, generate imaginative ideas, explore deeply and make your creative writing entertaining.

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Embodied Writing: Somatic Practices to Improve Your Work

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6 Weeks | $395

Have a grand time with specific physical exercises that honor your health, generate imaginative ideas, explore deeply and make your creative writing entertaining.

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Humor Is The New Black!

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4 Weeks | $295

Ready to add a splash of fun to your writing life? Join us for a four-week humor writing class. We’ll read. We’ll laugh. We’ll write. We’ll experiment.

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Introduction to Writing Genre Fiction

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10 Weeks | $595

Take the whirlwind tour! Learn the conventions of eight major fiction genres, try them out, and figure out your niche.

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Overcome Writing Anxiety: Boost Your Storytelling Confidence in Four Short Weeks!

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4 Weeks | $295

"Who are you to want to write?" Someone great, that's who! Politely ask Mr. or Ms. Fear to step aside while you sign up for this fun, freeing and functional adventure.

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Scene Study: Strengthen Your Writing with Compelling Scenes

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5 Weeks | $345

Only 2 seats left!

Great stories are constructed with great scenes. Immerse your reader in your stories by learning the ropes of scene development.

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The Cabin In The (Virtual) Woods: Writing Horror Comedy

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4 Weeks | $295 | NEW!

The line between horror and comedy is a lot thinner than you think. In this class, make your readers laugh in one sentence and cower in the next.

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Writing Cross Genre

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1-Day Free Panel Discussion | $0

On March 9th at 10 AM, Writers.com instructor Nicole Hardy will lead a workshop on writing cross genre at independent publisher Chin Music Press. Using Chin Music Press’s title, A Commonplace Book Of Pie by Kate Lebo, Nicole will demonstrate how poets can write nonfiction, novelists can tackle screenplays, graphic novelist can compose short stories, or any combination of writing in a…

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Unscheduled Online Stage and Broadcast Writing Classes

Browse our full stage and broadcast offerings below. Let us know which stage and broadcast writing courses you're interested in, and we'll contact you with dates when we're ready to put them on our calendar.

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Why Take an Online Stage and Broadcast 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 stage and broadcast 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.