Online Writing Workshop for Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror
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Price/Value Comparisons
This table compares our workshop with other online learning opportunities for writers. We've included the links because we think when you compare, you'll find the best value here. But if it's someplace else, we wish you good luck.
| Name | Length | Cost | Cost/week | SF&F Focus? |
| Online Writing Workshop for SF, F & H | One year | $49 | 94 cents | Nothing but. |
What you get: Submit three pieces at a time for critique; review to learn; Editors' Choice reviews by pros in the field; writers’ discussion groups; resources, tips and advice |
Writingclasses.com
(Gotham Writer's Workshop) |
10 weeks | $399 plus registration fee | $39.90 | One class on SF & F |
What you get: Individual classes on specialized topics: fiction writing, novel writing, etc. Some include exercises, lectures, critique of one work |
6-10 weeks | $290-$335 |
$48.33-$33.50 | No |
What you get: Individual classes on specialized topics: fiction fundamentals, novel writing, etc. |
Coffee House for Writers | 4 weeks | $89 | $22.25 | No |
What you get: Individual classes on specialized topics: creativity, story structure, etc. |
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| Writers Village University | 1 week to 1 year | $99/year | varies | Occasional class on SF & F |
What you get: Short classes on specific writing topics: dialogue, characterization, etc. Most are 3-6 weeks. Ongoing workshops. |
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| Critters | Ongoing | Free | $0 | Yes |
What you get: Mailing list system for submitting and critiqung other's work; approx. one-month waiting list to submit; must remain active |
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| Ongoing | Free | $0 | Yes | |
What you get: Leaderless online craft discussion and work critique; no protection of first publication rights. |
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