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24PearlStreet Non-degree online classes in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry led by nationally recognized writers. Program available on a rotating basis with the option of three course lengths: 8-week studios, 4-week workshops, and 1-week intensives. Contact: Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown. 24 Pearl St., Provincetown, MA 02657. 508-487-9960. gleghorn@fawc.org
Creative Nonfiction Small online classrooms, personalized instructor feedback, and student forums. Topics include digital storytelling, flash essays, historical essays, spiritual writing, and more. Classes are offered year-round. Contact: Creative Nonfiction. 607 College Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232. 412-404-2975. information@creativenonfiction.org
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Elizabeth Ayres Center for Creative Writing Online instruction, community, and writing retreats. Course topics include writing through trauma, writing for children, poetry, and fiction. Contact: The Elizabeth Ayres Center for Creative Writing. Stacia M. Fleegal, Director. sfleegal@creativewritingcenter.com creativewritingcenter.com
IAP Career College Offers a selection of part-time professional certificate courses, including book editor, book publisher, and freelance writer. The self-directed online courses give explanations of each career, exercises to learn and develop the skills needed to execute the role, and tips on finding a job in that career. Degree type: Certificate. Contact: IAP Career College. 888-322-5621. iapcollege@fabjob.com
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LitReactor Online classes that allow participants to study what they want, when they want across a variety of topics, from finding one’s critical voice to sci-fi, middle-grade novels to short fiction, erotica to noir. Workshops allow students to submit original work for peer review and also critique other writers’ work. Contact: LitReactor, 5404 Whitsett Ave., #175, Valley Village, CA 91607. info@litreactor.com litreactor.com/classes/upcoming
MasterClass with James Patterson The bestselling author teaches how to create characters, write dialogue, and keep readers turning the page. The class includes 22 video lessons, interactive writing exercises, a workbook with notes from each lesson, and an outline of one of Patterson’s bestselling novels. Contact: MasterClass. Email through website. masterclass.com/classes/james-patterson-teaches-writing
While earning the Freelance Writer Career Diploma, students learn techniques and skills for entering publishing as Diploma. Penn Foster Career School. Student Services Center, 925 Oak St., Scranton, PA 18515. 800-275-4410.
