Online Courses for Writers
Level-up your craft, get published, and join a supportive community of writers.
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
Save on Early Registration Until Dec 15!
Prose Poetry
Jan 19–29, 2026
Wield the power of narrative and lyricism you can publish. Refine your voice and deepen your craft in this 10-day course with inspiring prompts, inspiring contemporary poetry readings, and personalized feedback.
Flash Memoir
Feb 9–19, 2026
Create vivid, highly-publishable flash memoir writing. Refine your voice and deepen your craft in this 10-day course with inspiring prompts, inspiring micro-memoir readings, and personalized feedback.
Revise & Deepen Your Writing
Early Registration Will Open in January!
Revision Love
Feb 22–Mar 29, 2026
Become a skillful editor of your own writing, with helpful assignments from an author and a literary magazine editor (that’s me!). Gain confidence in this five-week course as you bring your revision skills—and writing career—to the next level.
Deeper Drafts
April 21–May 11, 2026
Refine your writing and deepen your drafts with this three-week course filled with creative revising lessons. You’ll combine inspiration with technique to make your writing more resonant and impactful.
Publish & Shine!
Lit Mag Love
May 13–June 24, 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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