High Concept Fiction - 5 Tricks to Stand Out in a Crowded Market

June 11

In this live webinar, literary agent Jessica Berg of Rosecliff Literary Agency breaks down exactly what makes fiction “high concept” in today’s market, what agents and editors are actually looking for when they use those words, and five proven techniques for strengthening your manuscript’s commercial appeal without losing what makes your story yours.

Short Story Virtual Conference

June 12 - 13

Writer’s Digest University is pleased to present a one-of-a-kind online event for short story writers! Our WDU Short Story Writing Virtual Conference will provide expert insights from SIX authors. Spend the weekend learning the finer points of writing short stories, and optionally participate in a critique of the first 500 words of your short story from a participating editor.

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

Learning the Best Techniques of Master Storytellers Across Media

June 17

The secret of telling a good story, regardless of your chosen media, is good storytelling. It’s essential to the success of all media, from film and graphic novels to novels, short stories, video games, and any point in between. How do you take the techniques of master storytellers and fold them into your own work, regardless of medium?

Making True Stories Real: Bringing Nonfiction to Life

June 11 - September 19

Brand new to WDU!

Readers love true stories—even if the truth exists only to a certain degree and gets stretched some (or a lot). Regardless of whether you’re trying to adhere strictly to what really happened or you’re wanting to capture an audience with a story based on or inspired by actual events, you need to know how to make the story “real.”

Introduction to Copyediting

June 11 - July 9

If you’ve thought about becoming a copy editor but you’re not sure how to go about it, this is the course for you. It’s also a fitting course for college students who want to work for the school newspaper, creative writers who want to self-edit their manuscripts, and businesspeople striving to sound as competent and together on the page as they possibly can.

Writing and Producing the Short Film

June 11 - July 9

With successful short film examples to watch and study, as well as real-world advice from the low-budget filmmaking trenches, this 4-week class will lead you through the process of writing a short film you can produce on a budget, as well as touch on the pre-production, production, and post-production process.