“Flash Fiction: The Art of the Very Short Story” ONLINE with Katharine Duckett
Can you tell a story in only 1500 words? How about six? Flash fiction is both an engagingly efficient literary form in itself and an...
“Character Driven and Intricately Plotted Mysteries” ONLINE with Sherry Thomas
Learn an approach to mystery writing that focuses on characters and conflict rather than figuring out your plot in advance. http://www.writersleague.org/calendar/MysteriesThomas2021 Bestselling author Sherry Thomas...
“The Art of Freelance Writing” ONLINE with Alex Temblador
Want to see your name in a prominent newspaper or magazine? Are you interested in building a career out of your passion for writing? http://www.writersleague.org/calendar/FreelanceWritingTemblador2021...
Novel Essentials Class
This is the perfect package for any writer getting ready to finally write that novel. From getting the spark of an idea onto the page...
“Revision Essentials: Finding the Right Technique for Your Work” ONLINE with Sanderia Faye
Find the right revision technique for you. http://www.writersleague.org/calendar/RevisionFaye2020 In this revision workshop, students will learn methods of self-editing for writers. Most writers (even professional ones)...
“Stepping Off the Soap Box: Writing Characters Who Persuade Not Preach” ONLINE with Trent Hudley
Do you have a message you want to get across with your work? Fiction as a platform to discuss ideas and opinions is a grand...
“It’s All in the Details: Tapping into Visceral Imagery” ONLINE with Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton
Learn how to move readers with the details. In this course, with Houston's Poet Laureate Emeritus, you will practice honing in your ability to heighten...
“Caressing the Flame: Writing the Difficult” ONLINE with ire’ne lara silva
Learn strategies for writing about the hard stuff. Whether we’re writing from personal experience or on behalf of our characters going through difficult life experiences,...
“Borrowing from Other Genres” ONLINE with Erika T. Wurth
What better way to hone your craft than to explore the best of other genres? http://www.writersleague.org/calendar/BorrowingOtherGenresWurth2020Whether you’re writing realism, literary fiction, science-fiction or fantasy, speculative...
“Anatomy of a Scene: A Deep Dive into Dialogue” ONLINE with Stacey Swann
Register before Wednesday, September 30 for the chance to submit your scene for workshopping. http://www.writersleague.org/calendar/DeepDiveintoDialogueSwann2020 This class is a part of the Anatomy of a...
“Setting Matters More Than You Think” ONLINE with Alex Temblador
When it comes to any type of writing, setting often gets overlooked in favor of characterization, plot, or story line. And yet -- none of...
“Anatomy of a Scene: Getting Intimate” ONLINE with Tracy Wolff
Register before Wednesday, September 23 for the chance to submit your scene for workshopping. http://www.writersleague.org/calendar/GettingIntimateWolff2020 This class is a part of the Anatomy of a...
“Research like a Pro” ONLINE with Sindya Bhanoo
Fiction is, by definition, made up. But writing strong fiction, and certainly non-fiction, often requires a fair amount of research. In this half-day class, we...
WLT Presents One Page Salon & Hope Alliance Fundraiser LIVE WEBINAR
One of Austin's most beloved reading series - One Page Salon - has gone virtual and teamed up with the Writers' League of Texas for...
“How to Give and Receive Writing Critiques” ONLINE with John Pipkin
Are you in a writing group but not sure how to give good feedback on others' work? NOTE: This class is required in order to...
“The Agent Search: Tips, Tricks, and Timeless Advice” ONLINE with Becka Oliver
Learn the process and expectations for finding a literary agent for your book. Join a former literary agent for an informative, candid, no-holds-barred class...
“Strategies for Staying the Course” ONLINE with P.J. Hoover
It’s hard to stick to our path, especially when everything seems like it is going against us, but don't let that stop you from reaching...
“Write Before You Write: Outlining, Planning, Plotting” ONLINE with Jennifer Ziegler
Do you ever start a manuscript and end up lost in your own story or know your plot but still find that your writing is...
Summer Writing Retreat
In August, all month long, we'll be hosting four weeks of writing and learning and gathering and more. We have three terrific classes to choose...