Narratively Academy Classes
Narratively Academy classes are all about sharing knowledge throughout our unique and diverse community. We offer classes, seminars and writing critiques taught by Narratively’s editors, contributors and storytelling heroes. All classes are conducted online and accessible to students anywhere in the world.
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Here’s a look at what we have coming up soon.
Fall 2025 Classes
How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal That Sells: Starts November 6
Last but far from least, this is the one class more of you have requested than anything else. In How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal That Sells, Narratively Contributing Editor Shawna Kenney, who has published an award-winning memoir, authored two nonfiction books and edited an anthology, will guide you through how to write a compelling book proposal that will demand attention from publishers.
Finding Your Structure: Starts November 12
In this intimate two-part advanced craft workshop, author Kristina Gaddy will lead students in examining the ways that top nonfiction and memoir writers structure their work in both conventional and unconventional ways. In the first day, students will dive into the structures for several classic and contemporary essays and nonfiction books, and learn how each of those structures adds to the piece as a whole. In the second part, students will consider the particular story they are trying to tell, figure out their current structure, and complete writing exercises focused on revising your work to understand how specific structural changes can improve your story.
Making the Jump from Nonfiction to Fiction: November 18
Critiques and Manuscript Reviews
As part of Narratively Academy, we’re very pleased to offer a brand-new service: Narratively Critiques. Whether you’d like feedback on your one-page pitch, a 5,000-word story or your entire book, our experienced editorial team is ready to dive in. We’ll provide an in-depth developmental edit, including specific notes throughout, a detailed overall plan for perfecting your story (or larger project) and a one-on-one phone consultation with you to discuss and answer your questions.
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More Classes
Each of the classes below are sold out and/or have already taken place, but we will offer new sessions as soon as there are enough students on the advance wait list.
Click here to join an advance waiting list for the next session of any of these classes.
Getting Started With Memoir
Memoir Workshop Classes
Writing and Publishing Nonfiction Books
Journalism & Reporting
Social Issues and Advocacy Writing
How to Pitch
Refining Your Craft
Speechwriting
Writing for TV and Film
Figuring Out What You Want to Write
Questions? Not sure which class is right for you? Don’t see what you’re looking for and want to suggest a different class we should offer? Want to teach a class yourself? Drop us a line: academy@narratively.com.