Online writing classes

Creative nonfiction

Creative Nonfiction I and II»
Write fact with the flair of fiction. Instructors: Laurie Scheer, Bridgett Birdsall

How to Compose Your Selling Book Proposal»
To sell your work in the nonfiction arena, you need a powerful book proposal. Learn how to compose and present an effective proposal for traditional publishing outlets, an e-book platform, or self-publishing. Instructor: Laurie Scheer

Fiction & creative writing

Deepening Fiction: Advanced Story Technique»
Produce publishable stories by deepening your fiction craft. Instructor: Lori Devoti

The Dialogue Shop»
Chockful of tools to craft what your characters—and you—want to say and how to say it, all with the goal of selling your prose. Added bonus: This course focuses on improving your scene work, too. Instructor: Christine DeSmet

My Book Proposal Coach»
A personal coach will walk you through issues marketability, target audience, selling materials, and more. Instructor: Laurie Scheer

My Manuscript Coach»
For writers ready to look for a publisher and/or agent or manager. Take your next steps with confidence. Instructor: Laurie Scheer

From Notebook to New Work: A Writer’s Journal Workshop»
Creative Writing 101 for prose writers who want to transform notebook entries into polished drafts of new work. Instructor: Angela Rydell, MFA

How to Write Compelling Fiction»
Write stories others can't stop reading. This is ideal for the writer who wants to learn the elements of fiction in “short bites.” Instructor: Angela Rydell, MFA

Take Your Characters to Dinner»
Bring your characters to life and learn how they can plot the story for you! Based on a popular textbook of the same title. Instructor: Angela Rydell, MFA

The Writer's Journey Workshop»
The essentials of mythic storytelling. Instructor: Laurie Scheer

Write Your Novel Fast and Sure»
Retain your unique voice and vision for your story. Instructor: Christine DeSmet

New Age Publishing Secrets Revealed»
This presentation explains the myriad of options available now to writers as well as the pros and cons of self-publishing. Instructor: Bridget Birdsall and Peggy Williams

What’s Your Story? Writing Your Memoir»
This unique mentoring opportunity shows you how to write your life’s story. Instructor: Bridget Birdsall

What’s Your Story? Writing the New Autobiography»
Today, many life stories use fiction techniques to illustrate points or fill in the gaps. Learn how to blend fact and fiction effectively. Instructor: Bridget Birdsall

Fiction In a Flash: Art of the Very Short Story»
Learn the professional techniques that give power to stories told in 6, 100, 300, 500, or 1,000 words. Instructor: Angela Rydell

How to Write a Young Adult Novel»
The YA market is hot! This popular genre attracts a wide range of readers, from adolescents to adults. Bring your idea; let’s turn it into a novel. Instructor: Bridget Birdsall

Freelance writing

Feature Writing in the Digital Age»
A successful freelancer takes you from idea stage to writing features, essays, and columns. Hone your querying skills, too. Instructor: Jennifer L. W. Fink

The Web for Writers»
Take your existing talents and transfer to the 21st century writers’ marketplace. Instructor: Laurie Scheer

Creating An Online Presence»
Blogs, tweets, Facebook, and more are explained, with an emphasis on how to be a cut above other writers in your professionalism. Gain tips on how to keep up your social media with just 10 minutes a day. Instructor: Kimberly Aime

Poetry

Getting to Good»
From sound and imagery to delivering your theme. Instructor: Angela Rydell, MFA

Taking the Poetic Leap»
Launch your poems by taking a poetic leap. Instructor: Angela Rydell, MFA

Scriptwriting

My Script Coach»
For screenwriters ready to shop within the marketplace. Instructor: Laurie Scheer

Screenwriting: Write Your First Draft Fast»
Write a screenplay that gets noticed. Choose from two levels—beginner basics, or the pro-level for one-on-one coaching through an entire script. Instructor: Christine DeSmet

The Writer's Journey Workshop»
The essentials of mythic storytelling. Instructor: Laurie Scheer

Writing Your TV Pilot»
Introduction to the world of writing for television. Instructor: Laurie Scheer

Professional skills

Brush-Up Class for All Writers: Business, Academic and Creative»
Learn concrete, practical techniques to empower your writing and convey your unique voice on the page, from reports to essays to poetry. Instructor: Bridget Birdsall

Creating an Online Presence»
How to set up and create content for your blog, Facebook page, Twitter account and other channels for your professional digital persona. Instructor: Kimberly Aime

Grammar and Punctuation: Paths Toward Clarity»
Become more professional in writing and editing work reports, office emails, or a novel or memoir. Everything from comma rules to sentence structure. Instructor: Christine DeSmet

New Age of Publishing Secrets Revealed»
How you can navigate today’s confusing publishing maze. Includes FREE 15-minute phone consultation with published author/instructor. Instructor: Bridgett Birdsall