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Whether you want to write your novel, perfect your screenplay, or craft your memoir, Writer’s Digest University can help you get your writing career underway. Our expert instructors will provide advice, specific instruction, real-world experience, expertise, and the motivation and drive to help you achieve your goals.
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Our writing online workshops cover every aspect of writing, from how to get started all the way to getting your writing published. Writer’s Digest University features writing classes online for every skill level of writer and our professional instructors are dedicated to helping you achieve your writing goals.
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Social Video Secrets: Taking Your Books to TikTok, Instagram, and Beyond
November 21
Video-forward platforms including Instagram, TikTok and YouTube shorts—but also Facebook, X, Threads and even LinkedIn—reward users for bravely showing up on camera to share their thoughts and passions, and they all host rich, engaged and voracious communities of readers ready to discover you and your writing. In this session, discover what it takes to get started with (or improve!) your social video game, including what to post and where to reach new fans, build your platform and become an influential author.
Historical Fiction Virtual Conference
December 6 - 8
Writer’s Digest University is pleased to present a one-of-a-kind online event for historical fiction writers! On December 6 - 8, our WDU Historical Fiction Virtual Conference will provide expert insights from bestselling historical fiction authors Kimberly Brock, Ryan C. Coleman, James Wade, Susan Meissner, Amanda Churchill, Trisha R. Thomas, and Sharon Short. Spend the weekend learning techniques for honing your craft, then optionally receive a personalized critique of your query letter or pitch for a magazine/web article from a participating literary agent.
12 Weeks to a First Draft
November 21 - February 13
Dive into the world of writing and learn all 12 steps needed to complete a first draft! In this course, you will tackle the steps to writing a book, learn effective writing techniques along the way, and begin writing your first draft. Our goal is to help you finish either a decently developed half draft (of half of your novel) or a rough “in-progress" full draft. However, you'll learn all the tools needed to complete the full first draft. At the end of this course, you will have accomplished every writer's goal—an “in-progress" working first draft.
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