Science Fiction Writing Virtual Conference

July 25 

Writer’s Digest University is pleased to present a one-of-a-kind online event for science fiction writers! On July 25, 2026, our WDU Science Fiction Writing Virtual Conference will provide expert insights from best-selling Sci-Fi authors. Spend Saturday learning techniques for honing your craft from four published Sci-Fi authors.

Experience the education, camaraderie, and opportunities provided by a live writing conference without ever having to leave your home!

Story Beats: What Makes the Heart of Your Script Tick?

July 30

Analyzing the beating-heart of your script can be difficult for any writer when they can get too close to their characters and storylines to see them through an impartial, purely analytical lens. The instructor will show how a writer can infuse their characters with “fresh yet familiar” traits that engage the reader in the all-important first ten script pages of their cinematic journey. This live webinar will also cover the relationship between characters, how to effectively create friction and conflict into story beats, and strategies on how to escalate the tension for an ultimately satisfying third-act climax.

The Writer's Survival Guide to Contracts, Legal Issues & Other Business Basics

August 6

If you've spent most of your writing life focused on the craft and left the business stuff for later, you're not alone. Most writers do. The problem is that "later" has a way of becoming "never," and in the meantime, contracts get signed without being read, money gets left on the table, and avoidable mistakes accumulate.

This live webinar offers essential, often-skipped knowledge: contract language that you’ll see over and over again, common legal issues writers face, and business and tax considerations.

Copyediting Certificate Program

July 30 - October 22

Writer's Digest is proud to offer our Copyediting Certificate Program. This course will provide training for aspiring copy editors in order to give them practical and marketable workplace skills. As a student in this certification course, you will progress from the fundamentals of grammar, form, and composition to advanced copyediting skills.

Media Pitch Lab

July 30 - August 27

In this practical, high-impact course, you'll be guided through the exact steps to get noticed by producers, editors, and journalists. You’ll learn how to craft compelling pitches, position yourself as a trusted expert, and follow up professionally—without second-guessing yourself.

21 Days to Your Screenplay Treatment

July 30 - August 20

Learn how to create an electrifying treatment step by step! By the end of this workshop, you will have a strong treatment and a solid log line for your screenplay that has been vetted by an industry professional.