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Learn the art of crafting compelling stories and characters in novel writing classes in Los Angeles, where participants can gain insights on plot development, character building, and narrative techniques from experienced authors.

Unfortunately, no classes in-person in Los Angeles have spots left, but 4 classes live online are available.

Novel II: Intermediate Novel Writing Workshop

Writing Pad

Take your novel to the next level with Gretchen McNeil, bestselling author of 13 Novels and Get Even (Netflix), in this exclusive online workshop. Get personalized feedback and custom exercises while being part of a tight-knit writing group. Make a significant dent in your novel and bring in your work for expert feedback.

(59) Intermediate 18 and older
$425

5 sessions

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Novel I: Intro to Novel Writing Workshop

Writing Pad

Learn the fundamentals of long-form fiction in this five-week online workshop. Novelist Jennifer Brody will guide you through creating a thrilling story arc, developing characters, and crafting irresistible dialogue. Bring your own novel and receive targeted feedback every session!

(59) Beginner 18 and older
$425

5 sessions

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Finish that Novel!

Santa Monica College

Unlock your inner author and bring your unfinished manuscript or story idea to life in a supportive and professional environment. Get expert feedback, personal critiques, and a winning strategy for completing your novel to your satisfaction at Santa Monica College. Don't miss your chance to make your writing dreams a reality.

(513) All levels 18 and older
$108

6 sessions

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Novel 101

Writing Pad

Are you ready to embark on your journey to become a successful novelist? Join celebrated author Jennifer Brody in a one-day online intensive at Writing Pad, where she will teach you the fundamentals of long-form fiction and the art of creating captivating characters, dialogue, and conflict. Don't miss this opportunity to gain the tools you need to bring your story to life!

(59) Beginner 18 and older
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TV I: An Intro TV Writing Workshop

Writing Pad @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA

You dream of writing a killer pilot that launches you a staff job on Game Of Thrones. Or maybe you want to turn your life story into an Emmy award-winning HBO series.  Steven Peros Veteran screenwriter and TV writer Steven Peros. He’s written for one of the first AMC Series and has sold pilots to MTV and NBC-Universal. In this five-week TV Writing Workshop, Steven will help you on your great TV idea and how to turn it into a terrific script....

(59) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$645

7 sessions

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Creative Writing Workshop Series

Los Angeles Writers Group

Spend one or several evenings learning and practicing different elements of the creative writing craft.Choose which evenings you’d like to attend this fall, or choose just the fiction classes, or choose to register for the entire series. Each night we meet we’ll focus on a different creative writing topic as listed below.  During the evening we will discuss that particular element and we will give you creative writing...

(43) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

TV Drama Pilot Revision

Writing Pad @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Finally the phone is ringing. It’s some fast-talking agent from ICM who wants to rep you because of that killer 1 hour drama or spec script you wrote. How did you get there? You took a rewrite class with Dailyn Rodriguez (Lie to Me, Night Shift), that’s how.  In this 7 week Los Angeles TV Drama Pilot Revision class, Dailyn will help you whip your script into shape. Through analyzing a professional script sample, you’ll see how a first...

(59) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$695

8 sessions

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The 90-Day Novel Workshop

L.A. Writers' Lab @ 4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA

The 90-Day Novel In-Person workshop is limited to 12 students per semester. It is an intensive workshop designed to guide the writer from initial idea to the completion of a first draft. This program is available for both fiction writers and memoirists, and is offered to writers at all levels. Month One: Imagining The World Of The Story (Creating An Outline) The first four weeks are dedicated to stream-of-consciousness writing exercises as you...

(2) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,050

14 sessions

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From Outline to First Draft: TV Drama Pilot Writing

Writing Pad @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA

You have all the elements of a great TV Comedy: a great premise, clear characters, an engaging world, and a solid outline. Unfortunately, the thought of actually writing the pilot fills you with dread every time you stare down at the blank screen. No problem! Isaac Aptaker (About a Boy) will take through the paces. He will help you hone your beat sheets and introduce your characters with pizazz. Isaac will also show you how to write that killer opening...

(59) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$625
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Novel I: Intro to Novel Writing Workshop

Writing Pad @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA

Is it your dream to write the great American novel? In this 5 week Online intro novel writing class, successful novelist Jennifer Brody will teach you the fundamentals of long form fiction! She’ll also teach you techniques for creating a thrilling story arc, irresistible dialogue, characters and conflict. If you like, you can even bring in up to 1000 words of your novel for targeted feedback every session! With the aid of fun, hands-on exercises...

(59) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$425

5 sessions

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Get Motivated to Write the Lazybones Writing Magic Way

Los Angeles Writers Group

Learn to curb perfectionism and self-pressure so you can write more and have more fun. Most writers are not lazy but sometimes they have a hard time sitting down to write and they call themselves lazy. My clients, between sessions, sometimes have weeks when they don’t write even though they push themselves and work very hard. But writing is creative; it’s not the same as producing for your employer. Have you ever considered that pushing yourself...

(43) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Crime Scene Confidential: Writing the Suspenseful Novel

Writing Pad

Every story needs a great mystery to hook readers in. But to do it right, you’ll need some serious chops. In this five-week class, Author Eric Beetner will show you how to build scintillating suspense and use the techniques of mystery to enhance your novel. Through fun in-class exercises you’ll learn what makes a good mystery. In informative lectures, Eric will help you find the genre that fits your story best,such as hard-boiled, cozy, and...

(59) All levels 18 and older
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A Novel Approach: Mastering the Long Format Project

Writing Pad @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Is it your dream to write the great American novel? Finishing a book is a tough thing to do even for the seasoned professional. In this class, successful novelist Amber Benson will help you nudge your book to the finish line! She’ll also teach you techniques for creating compelling characters, exciting plot lines, and vivid worlds. If you like, you can even bring in up to 1200 words of your novel for targeted feedback every other session! With...

(59) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$315

4 sessions

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A Novel Approach: Tackling The Long Format Writing

Writing Pad @ 10200 Venice Blvd #203, Los Angeles, CA

Is it your dream to write the great American novel? Finishing a book is a tough thing to do even for the seasoned professional. In this class, successful novelist Lauren Strasnick will help you nudge your book to the finish line! She’ll also teach you techniques for creating a thrilling story arc, irresistible dialogue, characters and conflict. With the aid of fun, hands-on exercises and balanced workshopping sessions, you will have completed...

(59) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$395

5 sessions

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So You Want To Be A Novelist?: A Novel Writing Workshop

Writing Pad @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Is it your dream to write the great American novel? In this 5-week intro novel writing workshop, successful novelist Steph Cha will help you take your great book idea and turn it into a page turner.  Through fascinating craft lectures, she will teach you the fundamentals of long form fiction and cover techniques for creating a thrilling story arc, irresistible dialogue, characters and conflict. Her fun, in-class exercises will help you apply...

(59) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$395

5 sessions

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Novel II: Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Writing

Writing Pad @ 1132 Van Pelt Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Have you always dreamed of writing whimsical tales that take place in a futuristic world of your own creation? In this five week Los Angeles intermediate science fiction horror fantasy novel class, successful science fiction writer and horror movie writer Jennifer Brody (3 books published) will help you nudge your book to the finish line!  Through fun, in-class writing exercises and engaging craft talks, she’ll help you create compelling...

(59) Intermediate 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$425

5 sessions

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Novel II: Intermediate Novel Writing Workshop

Writing Pad @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA

Are you working on a novel and looking for guidance? In this intermediate novel writing class, successful novelist Gretchen McNeil (9 Novels Published) will help you nudge your book to the finish line!  This is a workshop-only class for experienced novelists. Gretchen will also give students custom homework exercises to address the specific difficulties that they’re having as well provide a technical understanding of how to solve these problems....

(59) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$425

5 sessions

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A Novel Approach: Intermediate Novel Writing Workshop

Writing Pad

Is it your dream to write the great American novel? Finishing a book is a tough thing to do even for the seasoned professional. In this 5 week novel writing workshop, successful novelist Lauren Strasnick will help you nudge your book to the finish line! She’ll also teach you techniques for creating a thrilling story arc, irresistible dialogue, characters and conflict.  If you like, you can even bring in up to 1000 words of your novel for...

(59) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

So You Want to be a Writer? - Creative Writing

Writing Pad @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA

You’ve always dreamed of finding the time to write on a regular basis or to finish a screenplay, a novel, a collection ofpoems, or a story. You can do it, and this class will help you! Writer of a thousand talents, this class will help you explore a smorgasbord of literary genres and discover what floats your boat. Through all new fun in-class exercises, you’ll work on writing scenes with authentic dialogue, finding stories from real life, and...

(59) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$295

4 sessions

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TV Drama Pitching: Sell It In the Room

Writing Pad @ 1132 Van Pelt Ave, Los Angeles, CA

You’ve worked hard to hone that super-fly Drama or Dramedy pilot premise with great characters, a compelling world, and an amazing pilot episode. So what’s next, a pitch meeting with a network exec, perhaps? How about a huge opportunity to learn pitching, branding techniques and pitch your show in front of an executive who develops shows for ABC? Enter Nathan Varni Director of Current Programming, Disney-ABC Television Group. In this two-day...

(59) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$225

2 sessions

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Novel Writing Courses in Los Angeles are rated 4.4 stars based on 617 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • TV I: An Intro TV Writing Workshop

    Reviewed by Anu K. on 2/2/2016
    Mike is amazing at what he does and relaying it to his students. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and look forward to working with him again. Thanks!

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