Writing courses

Shaun starts the course by telling you why he became a writer, and how his personal experiences and the people in his life continue to shape how he writes stories. He also shares the books...

Begin by getting to know Andrea. She shares her journey through the world of science fiction and fantasy writing, and shares the novels, short stories, and essays she’s written as well as the prizes she’s...

Start by getting to know your teacher, Gonzalo Ladines. He talks about his career, the directors and writers that have inspired him over the years, and most importantly, why comedy must be taken extremely seriously....

The Emmy-nominated star and creator of the award-winning HBO series Insecure is here to show you how it’s done. Issa Rae uses her signature do-it-yourself ethos, humor, and voice to offer writers and creators of...

Begin by getting to know author Lisa Thompson. She discusses how she became a full-time professional writer, what she loves about writing, and the books and films that have influenced her writing career. . Explore...

As the first Native American U. S. Poet Laureate, Joy Harjo has written poetry that explores her personal experiences, the history of her ancestors, and social change. Now she’s teaching you how to find the...

Bestselling author, professor, and New York Times columnist Roxane Gay has connected to readers around the world with her unyielding truth-telling and highly personal feminism. In her MasterClass, she teaches you how to own your...

Start by getting to know Penélope Córdova a little better as she talks about her career so far and shares some of her books as well as her main creative influences. Then Penélope talks about...

Meet Piers Torday, children’s author, and your teacher for this course. He begins the course by sharing the people and stories who inspired him to write his own, the life experiences which shaped his work,...

Known for his wit and wisdom, former U. S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins is one of America’s most beloved contemporary poets. In his MasterClass, Billy teaches you to appreciate the emotional pull of poetry. Learn...

Get to know HaJ, writer, producer, performer, and your teacher for this course. She shares her background, growing up in a creative household with parents who were committed to telling stories of underrepresented communities and...

Raquel Marín Álvarez begins the course by introducing herself and telling you about her personal and professional life. She also talks about what she studied, her biggest influences, and what piqued her interest in writing...

You will start by getting to know Natalia Méndez, who will share her passion for reading, her professional career in children's literature and her main influences. You will briefly review the history of children's books...

Get to know writer and editor Duncan Barrett as he walks through his journey into the world of narrative non-fiction and shares the influences that have shaped his work, from books and music, to art...

David Mamet sat in on a poker game full of thieves and left with the inspiration for American Buffalo. Now, the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of Glengarry Glen Ross takes you through his process for turning...

Start off by getting to know Aline Valek and her journey so far. She talks about her worries, the role the internet has played throughout her career, and the authors and works that have most...

Start the course by stepping into the world of Fanuel Hanán as he shares his main influences, inspirations, and most-defining pieces as a children's author. Then get straight to work on defining your story by...

Award-winning novelist R. L. Stine wrote jokes and funny stories for 20 years before he switched gears and became a horror-writing legend. Since then, the author of the Goosebumps and Fear Street series has sold...

With essays in The New Yorker, bestselling books like Calypso, tours, and readings on NPR, David Sedaris is one of the most recognizable essayists alive. Now he teaches you the art of personal storytelling. Learn...

Start the course by getting to know a little about Ana Pavez and her journey through various disciplines before finally becoming a children's author and editor. She also talks about some of her main influences...