Teaching Category

Kind Words About My Short Story Mechanics Class

If you’ve ever thought about taking my Short Story Mechanics class–either at LitReactor.com—or as is noted here, at Storyville in the “At Your Own Pace” version, you may want to read this blog post by Keily. This thrills me to no end. This is why I teach. “Personally, I was shocked by how much I’d […]

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Flash Fiction Class—Keep It Brief Starts Soon!

I only teach this class ONCE a year, and it starts on Monday. Stuck at home? Bored? Scared to go outside? Want to work on your craft? This is the class for you. Flash fiction is like in cooking when you reduce a sauce—all of the flavor, none of the waste. Sign up now! TESTIMONIALS […]

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Referral Program Rates Increased

You don’t have to take my online fiction writing classes to benefit from my referral program. You don’t have to be a writer. Just spread the word, and you get cold, hard cash (OR double the amount in class credit, if you ARE looking to take a class.) I’ve increased my rates. Thanks! Website is […]

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I’m Giving Away a Free Class—$200 Value

I’m giving away a FREE Short Story Mechanics / At Your Own Pace class. It’s worth over $200! See below for details. Window to submit opens at midnight, open all day tomorrow 4/11. Share, retweet, tell your friends. Thanks!

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Storyville is NOW LIVE!

My newly expanded teaching “empire” is now LIVE! Head on over to Storyville to see what we’ve done, especially the reboot of Day of Reckoning (signing up now for 2020). Lots of classes, something for everyone. This is basically just a dedicated website for all of the previous classes I’ve taught, plus some new ventures: Short […]

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Novel Workshop 365

2020 IS NOW FULL. WE ARE NOW SIGNING UP FOR 2021 AT STORYVILLE. Instructor: Richard Thomas Email: storyvillerichard@gmail.com Skype: richardgthomas3 Class Hours: Fourth Thursday of each month, 3 hours, 7:00 to 10:00 PM CST. Length: 52 Weeks Class Size: 8 students COURSE STATEMENT: Are you ready to take the next step? I constantly talk about […]

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2020 Richard Thomas Fiction Writing Course Guide

I’ve decided to teach and write full-time! So that means I’m expanding my catalog of classes, and opening it up to authors of all levels. If you’d like the complete University of Richard Fiction Writing Course Guide, click here to email me now! It includes more information on my classes such as rates, length, overviews, books, and […]

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I’m Teaching a 16-Week Advanced Creative Writing Workshop Class Online!

2019 IS SOLD OUT. WE ARE NOW SIGNING UP 2020 OVER AT STORYVILLE STUDIO. Since my last class, Contemporary Dark Fiction, has done so well, I thought I’d launch a second class, an Advanced Creative Writing Workshop. How is this class different? Well, there will be less focus on craft, and teaching you the basics, […]

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I’m Teaching an Online Creative Writing Class, 16 Weeks Long, About Contemporary Dark Fiction

2019 IS FULL. WE ARE CURRENTLY BOOKING STUDENTS FOR THE 2020 CLASSES OVER AT STORYVILLE STUDIO. Hello everyone! I’m going to teach a creative writing class online called Contemporary Dark Fiction. It’ll be SIXTEEN WEEKS long (I know!) essentially the same length as your average semester. This is the class I’ve always wanted to teach, […]

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I’m Teaching Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror & Beyond—ONLINE

I’m teaching a six-week class, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror & Beyond, over at Story Studio Chicago (online) this October. Come join the fun. Here’s more information: Description of Class If you love the incredible, futuristic, supernatural, and fantastical—this is the class for you. Whether you’re working on a project or just starting out, this six-week online […]

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