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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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Nonfiction Writing Virtual Conference
November 15
Writer’s Digest University is pleased to present a one-of-a-kind online event for Nonfiction writers! Our WDU Nonfiction Writing Virtual Conference will provide expert insights from bestselling nonfiction authors. Spend the day 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.
Turning Concepts into Gold: Crafting High-Concept Stories
November 20
This live webinar is for writers who suspect their idea might be good… but also might be missing the sharp, irresistible edge that gets agents and editors to stop scrolling. Together, we’ll break down what “high-concept” actually means (hint: it’s not just hype), explore how to elevate your existing premise, and pressure-test your logline until it can hold up in any pitch room. You’ll leave with a toolkit of concept-elevating strategies, fresh examples from across genres, and a punchy, polished logline that does more than summarize your book—it sells it.
Get it Edited: When to Call in the Pros, and What to Look for When You Do
December 4
When it’s time to hire a professional editor there are more options available than ever before, and it can be hard to sift through the “noise.” This 90-minute workshop will show you what you need to know to determine what kind of edit you need; how to find reputable, experienced professionals; how to pick the right editor for you and what you can expect of your working relationship; as well as other options if hiring an editor isn’t in your budget right now.
The Art of Storytelling 102: Showing vs. Telling
November 20 - January 1
Learn the differences between showing and telling, how to use dialogue to convey information, how much setting description is necessary, how to avoid information dumps, and more!
Fundamentals of Fiction
November 20 - February 12
Creating a story that is dynamic and engaging takes a lot more than just setting aside an hour every day to write. This course will take you through all of the basics of writing a novel, including how important it is to choose a great setting, how to build characters, what point of view you should choose, how to write great dialogue, and more.
Writing the Series Bible: Developing Your TV Series
November 20 - December 18
A strong series bible is a crucial sales tool for your series. This course will help you get your TV series ready for an executive by developing your series premise, honing your pilot, and writing your series bible.
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