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Taking the class had given the confidence I needed to let people read my work. Before that, I was a closet writer. My instructor told me that I will be a published author one day, I believed him. That belief freed me up to just write.

-Micki Morency

IFW Graduate

Discover the Writer Within

Our online creative writing courses have been launching writers’ careers since 1969. Work with a published author and professional writing instructor as your one-on-one mentor. As part of our mentorship programs, you’ll:

Explore what inspires you.
Develop engaging characters.
Hook your reader with dynamic plots, conflicts, and resolutions.
Discover (and learn to appreciate!) the art of constructive feedback & revision.
Transform your stories into sellable manuscripts.

Become a published author

Our online creative writing courses are designed to provide the structure, guidance, and support you need to stay focused on your craft and prepare your writing for today’s adult publishing marketplace. Join our mentorship programs and learn how to publish a manuscript successfully.

Where our students have been published

Choose the Course For You

Basics of Writing Stories & Articles for Publication

Write an article or short story.

IDEAL FOR Beginner/Intermediate

TIME 208 Hours/12-18 Months

TUTION Full Pay $1,220/ Monthly $79

ASSIGNMENTS 8

Breaking Into Print

Write articles and short stories.

IDEAL FOR Beginner/Intermediate

TIME 276 Hours/2 Years

TUTION Full Pay $1,816/ Monthly $79

ASSIGNMENTS 10

Shape, Write, & Sell Your Novel

Craft a novel.

IDEAL FOR Intermediate/Experienced Writers

TIME 223 Hours/18-24 Months

TUTION Full Pay $1,515/ Monthly $79

ASSIGNMENTS 8

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Guides to Great Writing

What Our Student's Say

The courses helped me in many ways but I would highlight two specific ways. They helped me refine my writing techniques and find my voice.

-Rick Merfeld

IFW Graduate

IFW has been a life changing experience for me that I recommend to any person looking to break into print, gain some confidence, and finally write that novel!

-Wendy Bledsoe

IFW Graduate

Writer's Resources

Writing Contests

Our most recent writing contest, Photo Prompt Short Story has closed. Winners will be announced at our Winners Webinar in early Fall 2024. Click here to be notified of future contests.

Writing Webinar

After each writing contest, we hold a live winners webinar to announce the winners. The contest judge will reveal tips for writing in the contest genre and critique the winning entries sharing why they worked–and how they can be even better. Get notified of our next webinar here.