Atlanta Writers ClubCraft of Writing Certificate Program
The Atlanta Writers Club Craft of Writing Certificate Program offers a structured and focused approach to enhance AWC members’ writing skills and help them achieve personal and professional goals.
Atlanta Writers Club members with a book-length fiction or memoir manuscript started or completed (at least 5,000 words), or a short story or group of stories o · Nine-month program; monthly Zoom webinars January through August 2027 on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Eastern, with a September review one-on-one m · $2,495 plus a 3% credit card processing fee ($2,569.85 total), payable by January 1, 2027; or four installments of $623.75/month plus 3% processing fee ($642.46/month total)
From atlantawritersclub.org/writer-resources/craft-of-writing-certificate-program ↗About this program
This nine-month program will offer writers wide-ranging, substantive craft education in all facets of fiction and creative nonfiction, suitable for those whose work is geared toward middle-grade through adult audiences in any genre.
Through a combination of a rigorous, two-hour monthly webinar by Lorin Oberweger in January through August, monthly writing assignment with feedback from Lorin, monthly interactions with fellow participants for peer critique, and one-on-one consultations with Lorin four times during the program, participants will have an opportunity to refine their craft with a focus on achieving publishing success.
As a “graduation bonus” after the program, those seeking traditional publication will get to meet with a literary agent seeking their genre and indie authors will get to meet with a successful self-published author for coaching!
Questions
Who is eligible to take this program?
The AWC Craft of Writing Certificate Program is available only to Atlanta Writers Club members. Participants must maintain their AWC membership through the end of the program.
What manuscript is needed to apply?
Writers need to have a book-length fiction or memoir manuscript either started (at least 5,000 words) or completed—or a short story (or a group of connected or unconnected stories) of at least 5,000 words—to apply for this exclusive program.
What do participants need to earn the certificate?
After completing all program homework assignments, providing online peer feedback to their critique group for each unit, and participating in the four one-on-one meetings, a personalized certificate of achievement signed by Lorin Oberweger and AWC Executive Director George Weinstein will be mailed to the participant.
What is the refund policy?
If a participant withdraws from the certificate program before March 1, 2027, 50% of the amount they paid will be refunded to them. No refunds will be given for program withdrawals after that date.
Are partial scholarships available?
A limited number of partial scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be awarded based on demonstrated financial need.
Details
- Who
- Atlanta Writers Club members with a book-length fiction or memoir manuscript started or completed (at least 5,000 words), or a short story or group of stories o
- When
- Nine-month program; monthly Zoom webinars January through August 2027 on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Eastern, with a September review one-on-one m
- Where
- Online
- Cost
- $2,495 plus a 3% credit card processing fee ($2,569.85 total), payable by January 1, 2027; or four installments of $623.75/month plus 3% processing fee ($642.46
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