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International Women's Writing Guild Open in a new browser windowEditor's Pick
   Non-profit organization for the empowerment of women through writing. Site provides details of regional workshops and a wealth of useful information about services and benefits available to IWWG members. No portfolio is required.
   http://www.iwwg.org

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Midwest Writers Workshop Open in a new browser window  
   Our 27th summer workshop from July 27-29 for aspiring and accomplished writers features sessions on mystery, romance, children's, poetry, fiction, non-fiction. Richard Lederer, keynoter.
   http://www.midwestwriters.org
WritersOnlineWorkshops Open in a new browser window  
   From Writer's Digest, offering interactive, instructor-led online creative writing courses in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and memoir writing.
   http://www.WritersOnlineWorkshops.com
CGU Writing Center Open in a new browser window  
   The Claremont Graduate University Writing Center offers an active online writing resource for graduate level students. Offers transdisciplinary programs that encourage collaboration and communication. The goal is to help students negotiate the challenges
   http://writecenter.cgu.edu/
The Writing Academy Open in a new browser window  
   Christian writers school with correspondence courses aimed at improving written communications.
   http://www.wams.org/
Novelist's Workshop Open in a new browser window  
   British page with links to other interesting sites, discussion groups, research material, and advice for troubleshooting with publishers and agents.
   http://www.monash.com/writers.html
The Internet Writing Workshop Open in a new browser window  
   Join various mailing list workshops such as poetry, fiction, flash fiction, romance, novels, and non-fiction. Post and receive critiques of work, plus critique other works. Discuss the finer points of writing.
   http://www.manistee.com/~lkraus/workshop/index.html
In Her Own Write Open in a new browser window  
   Pamela Garrett provides writing services for a fee, as well as limited writer resources. Pamela has researched, developed, and written materials for public relations and public information, marketing and advertising, education and training, fund raising,
   http://members.aol.com/ownwrite/index.html
The American University of Paris Online Writing Lab Open in a new browser window  
   Active and useful online writing lab offering resources on grammar, essays, summaries, research papers, MLA style, Turabian style, quotations, plagiarism, and cover letters.
   http://cslab.ac.aup.fr/~writelab/
WriteDirections Open in a new browser window  
   Teleclasses, publications, and coaching help writers jump-start and complete their books and articles. Free weekly newsletters, tips, and resources. Fiction, nonfiction, business writing, networking, writer's block.
   http://www.writedirections.com
Quest Writing Lab Open in a new browser window  
   Provides individualized writing instruction and tutorial assistance in grammar, composition, and other aspects of writing. Especially useful in writing mechanics.
   http://www.bristol.mass.edu/Department_Pages/Quest_Writing_Lab/
The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing Open in a new browser window  
   Comprehensive but concise, practical and example-filled, award-winning guide to writing college essays. Free.
   http://www.nutsandboltsguide.com
WritingDEN Open in a new browser window  
   Interactive site created to help students improve English reading, writing and listening skills.
   http://204.244.141.13/writ_den/
Associated Writing Programs Open in a new browser window  
   AWP is a nonprofit service organization for writers. Hosts annual writing conference and many activities for writers. Site includes articles, career resources, literary links, and a wealth of information.
   http://www.awpwriter.org
Writing Assessment Services Open in a new browser window  
   Online courses, email tutorials, and writing evaluations for homeschoolers, professionals, and anyone else who wants to improve his writing.
   http://members.aol.com/cmarsch786
Xebra Online Writing Workshop Open in a new browser window  
   Post your stories, poetry, essays, or anything else you're working on. Free feedback.
   http://xebra.neb.net/
Shaw Guide to Writers Conferences and Workshops Open in a new browser window  
   Detailed descriptions of hundreds of writing conferences, seminars and workshops worldwide. Searchable by state, country, specialty, keyword. Includes calendar of upcoming programs.
   http://writing.shawguides.com
Find Your Mission in Life Workshop & Conference Open in a new browser window  
   Specializing in self-actualization and meditation, this site includes writing therapy: journaling and creative writing.
   http://springtimewriters.com/mission.htm
Freelance Editing and Proofreading Courses Open in a new browser window  
   Freelancers offers a course in freelance writing. The course includes: concepts of editing and proofreading, style, layout, spellings, common mistakes, etc. Also includes a Santorini, a short manuscript as you would see it after it has been copyedited.
   http://www.freelancers.co.uk/
Better Writing Skills Open in a new browser window  
   Offers downloadable book, Better Writing Skills, to help with business, thesis, technical and creative writing.
   http://www.betterwritingskills.com/
Cynthia Gallaher's Creative Writing Workshops Open in a new browser window  
   Trainer's page offers workshops at Midwestern library, school or arts organizations. Includes poetry writing, journal writing, nature writing, and children's workshops.
   http://www.geocities.com/swimmer53
ClearWriter Open in a new browser window  
   An online system of tools, training, and resources that improve business and professional writing. Offers 12 hours of training. Aids with structure, clarity, conciseness, and precision.
   http://www.clearwriter.com/
The Writing Space Open in a new browser window  
   The Writing Space was founded in Toronto in 1990 as a small press and writers' organization. Workshops are available from The School of the Writing Space. Publications include fiction, poetry, non-fiction, interviews and a twice-yearly literary journal
   http://www.geocities.com/thewritingspace/
Writing the Information Superhighway Open in a new browser window  
   Links and resources for attendees of writing seminar and visitors to this website.
   http://www-personal.umich.edu/~wbutler/UC153Syl.html
Today's Writer.com Open in a new browser window  
   Offers online classes for writers. Discussions are held twice a week for ten weeks in assigned chatrooms. Students can post their work in classroom message boards to get peer feedback.
   http://www.cafalin.com/
LR Communication Systems, Inc. Open in a new browser window  
   Writing courses and seminars, technical writing programs, presentation skills training with online, on-site, self-study, and correspondence options. Focus on business communications.
   http://www.lrcom.com/
Liberato Open in a new browser window  
   Writing courses and critique service for all writers.
   http://www.liberato.co.uk/
Self Publishing Courses Open in a new browser window  
   This workshop explains self-publishing process, costs and manuscript requirements.
   http://www.gmp.co.uk/writers/workshops/
Spring Time Writers - Tips, Exercises and Workshops Open in a new browser window  
   Serene Rocky Mountains retreat with professional, personal writing instruction. Monthly free tips and exercises. Monthly newsletter delivers even more to your site. 4-day and week long workshops. Contest.
   http://springtimewriters.com/writers2.htm
Outrider Press, Inc. Open in a new browser window  
   Provides writing instruction and publishes annual anthology in affiliation with TallGrass Writers Guild, a non-profit writers organization/resource.
   http://outriderpress.com/
Creativity Workshop Open in a new browser window  
   Helps develop the creative process through memoir, creative writing, visual arts and storytelling exercises. Helps to expand perception and find ways of looking at one's life and work as exciting and transformative.
   http://www.creativityworkshop.com/
Coffeehouse for Writers Online Workshops Open in a new browser window  
   Online workshops for writers featuring personal interaction with your instructor and classmates to help you discover your writing potential, feedback, motivation, inspiration, and advice from your peers.
   http://www.coffeehouseforwriters.com/courses.html
Eagle Productions Creative Writing Course Open in a new browser window  
   Entertaining lessons by New Zealand writer Craig Lock. Two free lessons and lessons for sale regarding articles, poetry, short stories, novels, autobiographies and books.
   http://www.nzenterprise.com/writer/introl.html
Institute for Excellence in Writing Open in a new browser window  
   This unique site offers resources for writing teachers and home schooling parents who are teaching students to write outside the institutional setting.
   http://www.writing-edu.com/
Glencoe Online Writers Choice Open in a new browser window  
   Web site hosted by national educational publisher providing writing assessment and evaluation models, lesson plans, annotated writing models, interactive quizzes, study guides, and practice in proofreading, spelling, grammar, vocabulary.
   http://www.glencoe.com/sec/writerschoice/
London School of Journalism Distance learning courses Open in a new browser window  
   The LSJ offers fiction writing courses, news journalism courses and freelance journalism courses by distance learning. Also offered are courses for short story writing, thriller writing, cartooning and English for business. Established in 1920, LSJ has an
   http://www.open-learning.org.uk/
Online Certificate in Technical Writing Open in a new browser window  
   Earn an Online Certificate in Technical Writing.
   http://techwriter-certification.com/
ParagraphPunch.com Open in a new browser window  
   An on-line writing tutorial. This site takes users through the actual steps of writing a paragraph. Supplementary information also included.
   http://www.paragraphpunch.com/
Performance Learning Strategies Open in a new browser window  
   Customized workshops to help adults read, write and think more efficiently and effectively.
   http://www.adultlearn.com/
Optimal Marketing Communications Open in a new browser window  
   Tips on how to write more concisely and crisply. Learn to eliminate errors and communicate more effectively with your intended audience.
   http://www.geocities.com/Eureka/Office/2655/howtowrite.html
Monte Sol Workshop Open in a new browser window  
   Summer writing workshop for high school students in Santa Fe, NM.
   http://montesolworkshop.org/
Murawski Group Open in a new browser window  
   On-site training in business writing.
   http://www.writingandspeaking.com/
Writers Bureau Open in a new browser window  
   First-class home-study creative writing course from professional writers. Earn while you learn. Full refund guarantee if not successful.
   http://www.writersbureau.com/
Writers' Village University Open in a new browser window  
   International on-line writers group with an emphasis on education. Over 130 fiction, non-fiction and poetry writing courses and workshops are available to members. Other features include e-zine, weekly chats, discussion forums and live site guides. New m
   http://writersvillage.com/
The Writing School at Quality of Course Inc. Open in a new browser window  
   Writing courses by correspondence. Teaches short story, article, memoir, and business communications. Learn to write with interactive help from professionals.
   http://www.qualityofcourse.com/
The Writing School Open in a new browser window  
   The Myth Breakers school teaches writing by home-based curriculum. Geared for those who wish to write copy for selling or promoting goods or services.
   http://www.mythbreakers.com/writingschool/
Writing, Speaking and Reading in the Corporate World Open in a new browser window  
   How to improve your business writing & reading Skills. Uses workbook and on-line courses.
   http://www.writing-reading.com/
The Writing Solution, Inc. Open in a new browser window  
   Instructional design and training development services for businesses and corporations. Writer's coach service to assist technical or web writers in developing clear communications.
   http://www.writingsolution.com/coach.htm
Writing Unlimited Open in a new browser window  
   An on-line course to teach basic through advanced English writing skills to all ages, focusing on learning to write essays. Grammar and vocabulary are taught in each unit covering a variety of writing types.
   http://www.writing-unlimited.com/
How to Write Well Open in a new browser window  
   Interesting collection of links and services for writers. Offers a home study course on writing.
   http://www.users.bigpond.com/J_fersOffice/index.html
Create a Kids' Book Open in a new browser window  
   Delightful website for writers of children's books. Holds regular monthly workshops in Victoria, Australia. Also offers manuscript assessment service for children's books.
   http://www.alphalink.com.au/~vlowe/
Virtual Writer Open in a new browser window  
   Publish poetry, drama, fiction, non-fiction and reviews. Comprehensive information on writing related courses, careers, competitions, events, and reviews. Interactive features include a bulletin board, chat, and online workshops.
   http://www.virtualwriter.net/
TV Writer.com Open in a new browser window  
   Television writing explained by award winning writer/producer Larry Brody.
   http://www.tvwriter.com/
Gotham Writers' Workshop Open in a new browser window  
   Creative writing classes offered online and in NYC in writing fiction, screenplays, nonfiction, poetry, memoirs, novels, mysteries, romances, TV sitcoms, children's books, science fiction, and writing for business.
   http://www.writingclasses.com/
Intuitive Voice Creative Writing Workshops Open in a new browser window  
   Innovative workshops to help writers find their authentic voices, hone craft, and create with ease. Supportive online coaching is also available.
   http://www.theasullivan.com/
The Writer's Course Open in a new browser window  
   Freelancer offers a variety of correspondence courses on writing: freelancing, nonfictionb fiction, query letters, plotting, editing and critiquing.
   http://hometown.aol.com/thewriterscourse/page1.html
Creative Writing Programs at Bowling Green State University Open in a new browser window  
   One of the oldest established programs in the country, Creative Writing at Bowling Green State University offers both BFA and MFA degrees and has an outstanding record of graduate success in publication and career preparation.
   http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/creative-writing/
Julie H. Ferguson Open in a new browser window  
   An author presents workshops that provide aspiring authors with the knowledge, skills and confidence to get published.
   http://www.beaconlit.com/beaconli/speaker.html
Proofread.com Open in a new browser window  
   Dedicated to writing better at work, proofread.com provides free writing resources. Our corporate seminar, Write Better at Work, is the best training of its kind.
   http://www.proofread.com
Red Writing Open in a new browser window  
   Learn poetry lingo and submit a piece or critique to our online workshop. Open to fiction, non-fiction, free-verse poetry, or formed.
   http://www.geocities.com/red_writing1/
Storyarts Writing Workshop Open in a new browser window  
   An interactive writing workshop for beginners and intermediate fiction and nonfiction writers.
   http://members.core.com/~ppekin/
Herstory Writers Workshop Open in a new browser window  
   A nonprofit memoir writing project for women. Begun in 1996 as a community memoir writing project for women, Herstory reaches out to give narrative tools to women who might not ordinarily have access to high quality writing instruction. Partially tuition
   http://www.herstorywriters.org/index.html
Field's End Open in a new browser window  
   Field's End is a writers' community on Bainbridge Island, Washington, offering workshops, lectures, and courses for literary writers. Field's End exists to inspire writers and nurture the written word through instruction in the art and craft of writing.
   http://www.fieldsend.org/
Timepieces Personal Biographies-Learn how to write Family History Biographies Open in a new browser window  
   TimePieces personal biographies offers your personal family history in a published book written by a talented professional writer and seminars on how to do it yourself.
   http://www.timepiecesbios.com/
Inkberry Open in a new browser window  
   Offers writing workshops in-house and online, manuscript critique, a reading series, and online writing resources including discussion forums and generative exercises.
   http://www.inkberry.org/
The Writing Salon Open in a new browser window  
   Year-round school of creative writing classes located in San Francisco's Bernal Heights. Fiction, poetry, personal essays, memoirs, screenwriting, playwriting, and magazine writing. Nine and five-week courses; also one-day workshops.
   http://www.writingsalons.com
McCloskey Writing Consultants:business and legal writing Open in a new browser window  
   Tools to achieve highest standards of professional writing, both in law and in business.
   http://www.mccloskey-writing.com/
Original Impulse Open in a new browser window  
   Helps writers develop discipline, balance and structure in life and writing.
   http://www.originalimpulse.com/
Write On Maui Open in a new browser window  
   Classes on Maui are offered to small groups of writers.
   http://www.maui.net/~kika/writeonmaui/
Rabbit Hill Writers Online Open in a new browser window  
   Online writing workshops for beginning and intermediate writers of short fiction, creative nonfiction, the novel, screenwriting, and memoirs.
   http://www.rabbithillwriters.com/
The Writers Workshop Open in a new browser window  
   Online and oncampus writing program specializing in creative nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, literary journalism, nonfiction books, memoir and short stories.
   http://www.thewritersworkshop.net
CalArts MFA in Writing Open in a new browser window  
   The CalArts Writing MFA is neither a "creative" nor a "critical" writing program -- instead it attempts to question and provoke the mutations that occur in forms and styles of writing and reading.
   http://calarts.edu/~writing/
Fire in the Head creative writing programme Open in a new browser window  
   Creative writing courses in picturesque UK countryside. Features the idea of 'whole person' writing, with emphasis on the imagination and creative expression. Students are encouraged to be "literary pyromaniacs" - finding ways to kindle fire and
   http://www.fire-in-the-head.co.uk
Writing Coach - Dr. Cindy Shearer Open in a new browser window  
   The Art of Writing - How to Write Fiction - Creating Non-fiction stories. Writing Coach for Screenplays - Writing Book Proposals - Business Writing Coach
   http://www.cindyshearer.com/
The Attic Open in a new browser window  
   The attic is a unique writer's workshop (and haven) in Portland. Visit to read about workshops and enjoy the atmosphere in this writing community.
   http://www.atticwritersworkshop.com/
The Writers' Workshop, Asheville NC Open in a new browser window  
   The Writers' Workshop offers year-round classes in fiction, poetry, nonfiction, journalism, and screenwriting.
   http://ash_works.tripod.com/
Editing International, LLC Open in a new browser window  
   Exceptionally active series of "Passport Seminars" (in US and British Columbia) covering editing/revision, marketing, fiction and nonfiction craft, planning, brainstorminbg, and the writer's life.
   http://www.4-edit.com/seminars.php