Online Courses for Writers

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Rachel Thompson Writing Courses

Welcome, Writers!

Are you looking to spark new ideas, refine your work, or achieve your publishing dreams? My courses are designed to support every stage of your creative journey. Each one includes personalized guidance and detailed feedback on your assignments to help you grow as a writer and achieve your goals.

Explore the options below to find the right fit for you and start transforming your writing!

Generate New Writing

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Flash Memoir

Starts January 19, 2025

Unlock your creative potential and craft powerful flash memoirs in this 10-day course with concrete feedback, engaging lessons, curated readings, and a supportive community, all designed to refine your voice and deepen your craft.

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Prose Poetry

Starts February 2, 2025

Dive into the world of prose poetry with inspiring prompts, thought-provoking readings, and personalized feedback. In this 10-day course, you'll wield the power of narrative and lyricism while refining your voice and deepening your craft.

Revise & Deepen Your Writing

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Deeper Drafts

Starts February 16, 2025

Refine your writing and deepen your drafts with this three-work course filled with creative revising lessons. You’ll combine inspiration with technique to make your writing more resonant and impactful.

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Revision Love

Starts April 9, 2025

Become a skillful editor of your own writing, with helpful assignments from an author and a literary magazine editor (that’s me!). Gain confidence as you bring your revision skills—and writing career—to the next level.

Publish & Shine!

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Lit Mag Love

Starts May 25, 2024

Ready for a big “YES” for your writing from lit mags you love? Learn to submit your writing the right way for you. Join us in this six-week live course session to get results from your submissions and kick-start your writing career.

What writers say about my courses:

Rachel deeply cares about helping emerging and established writers. She believes in building and cultivating writing communities—spaces for writers to meet, share work, get feedback, and grow.

Marlena Chertock

Lit Mag Love Alumna, Author of Crumb Sized

Rachel’s kind and wise instruction, her learning format, and the beautiful group of writers she attracts will keep you going through the darkest nights of the soul.

Lacey Yong

Writerly Love Member

Being part of Lit Mag Love and working with Rachel Thompson transformed my writing by opening avenues to publications, developing community, and furthering my commitment to craft.

Rachel is a fantastic mentor and I highly recommend this course.

Rowan McCandless

Lit Mag Love Alumna, National Magazine Award One of a Kind Storytelling Gold Winner

1-1 Coaching

Looking for more personal support with your writing?
Work with me one-on-one to develop your writing project. My coaching will help you stay accountable to your writing goals and deepen the emotional resonance of your writing.

Want Some Writing Motivation?

Sign up for my Writerly Love Letters. You will receive support for your writing practice, motivating ideas, new opportunities, and recommended readings every week.

Rachel Thompson Writing Courses

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