Writing

Explore Your Creativity with UTA Personal Enrichment Writing Courses

Unlock your potential as a writer with our diverse personal enrichment courses. Whether you’re drawn to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or genre-specific storytelling, our programs provide hands-on instruction, expert guidance, and practical tools to develop your skills. From crafting dynamic characters and compelling plots to writing memoirs, cookbooks, or short stories, UTA offers opportunities for every aspiring writer to explore, create, and bring their ideas to life.


Click on the courses below for course description and further details.

Mapping Your Way Into a Story
Course Cost $49
February 13, 2026

Journaling with Involuntary Autobiographical Memory for Seniors
Course Cost $49
February 13, 2026

Found Poetry for Seniors
Course Cost $49
February 27, 2026



Writing a Haiku for Seniors
Course Cost $49
February 27, 2026

Sensory Writing for Seniors
Course Cost $49
March 20, 2026

Fiction Writing: Getting Inspired for Seniors
Course Cost $49
March 20, 2026



Sensory Writing for Seniors
Course Cost $49
March 27, 2026

Kintsugi and the Art of Character Development
Course Cost $39
March 27, 2026

Writing a Cookbook for Seniors
Course Cost $119
April 3 - May 1, 2026



Intro to Calligraphy & Modern Lettering in Aledo
Course Cost $59
April 28, 2026

Plan Like a Journalist to Create Vivid Fiction for Seniors
Course Cost $49
May 8, 2026

Creativity Jumpstart for Seniors
Course Cost $49
May 8, 2026



Online Courses (Guided or Self Paced)


Advanced Fiction Writing
Course Cost $129


Beginner's Guide to Getting Published
Course Cost $144


Beginning Writer's Workshop
Course Cost $146


Creative Writing Value Suite
Course Cost $392


Explore Fiction Writing Genres Suite
Course Cost $476


Explore Non-Fiction Writing Suite
Course Cost $ 476


Grammar for ESL
Course Cost $146


Grammar Refresher
Course Cost $199


Grammar Refresher II
Course Cost $199


Grammar Refresher Series
Course Cost $230

How to Make Money From Your Writing
Course Cost $144

Introduction to Journaling
Course Cost $129

Introduction to Screenwriting
Course Cost $144








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Course Name	Meets	Begins	Ends	Fee
Scene Types in Fiction: Novel Writing Unit 3 - LIVE WEBCAST	M : 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	04/13/26	05/11/26	185.00
The Pillars of Creative Writing: Novel Writing Unit 1 - LIVE WEBCAST	M : 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	01/26/26	02/23/26	185.00
Non-Fiction Writing: Writing a Cookbook - LIVE WEBCAST	M : 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	04/13/26	05/11/26	185.00
Creative Writing: Plotting an Effective Short Story - LIVE WEBCAST	M : 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	04/13/26	05/11/26	185.00
The Psychology of Creative Writing: Novel Writing Unit 2 - LIVE WEBCAST	M : 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	03/02/26	04/06/26	185.00
Creative Writing: Story Preparation and Pre-Writing - LIVE WEBCAST	M : 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	01/26/26	02/23/26	185.00
Creative Writing: Writing Dynamic Short Story Characters - LIVE WEBCAST	M : 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	03/02/26	04/06/26	185.00
Nonfiction Writing: Hands-On Techniques for Writing About Yourself - LIVE WEBCAST	M : 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	01/26/26	02/23/26	185.00
Nonfiction Writing: Hands-On Techniques for Writing About Yourself - LIVE WEBCAST	M : 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	03/02/26	04/06/26	185.00
Enhanced Communication Skills for Professionals	Sa : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	04/11/26	05/09/26	595.00
Enhanced Communication Skills for Professionals - SIMULCAST	Sa : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	04/11/26	05/09/26	595.00
Enhanced Communication Skills for Professionals	Sa : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	07/11/26	08/08/26	595.00
Enhanced Communication Skills for Professionals - SIMULCAST	Sa : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	07/11/26	08/08/26	595.00
Garden-to-Canvas Workshop	Sa : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	04/25/26	04/25/26	49.00
Garden-to-Canvas Workshop	Sa : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	05/16/26	05/16/26	49.00
Plan Like a Journalist to Create Vivid Fiction for Seniors	F : 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	01/30/26	01/30/26	49.00
Writing a Cookbook for Seniors	F : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	04/03/26	05/01/26	119.00
Creativity Jumpstart for Seniors	F : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	01/30/26	01/30/26	49.00
Sensory Writing for Seniors	F : 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	03/20/26	03/20/26	49.00
Sensory Writing for Seniors	F : 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	03/27/26	03/27/26	49.00
Fiction Writing: Getting Inspired for Seniors	F : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	03/20/26	03/20/26	49.00
Mapping Your Way Into a Story	F : 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	02/13/26	02/13/26	49.00
Journaling with Involuntary Autobiographical Memory for Seniors	F : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	02/13/26	02/13/26	49.00
Found Poetry for Seniors	F : 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	02/27/26	02/27/26	49.00
Writing a Haiku for Seniors	F : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	02/27/26	02/27/26	49.00
Kintsugi and the Art of Character Development	F : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	03/27/26	03/27/26	49.00
Intro to Calligraphy & Modern Lettering in Aledo	Tu : 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	04/28/26	04/28/26	59.00
Time Management Isn't Just About Keeping a Calendar - UTA West	Tu : 9:00 AM - Noon	04/14/26	04/14/26	69.00
Pre-College Writing for Various Occasions & Purposes	Sa : 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	03/28/26	04/25/26	249.00
Creative Writing: Waxing Poetic - LIVE WEBCAST	M : 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	11/16/26	12/14/26	185.00
Focus on Genre: Start Writing for Children and Young Adults - LIVE WEBCAST	M : 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	10/12/26	11/09/26	185.00
Focus on Genre: Get a Clue About Writing Mysteries and Thrillers - LIVE WEBCAST	M : 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	10/12/26	11/09/26	185.00
Plot and Structure for Your Novel: Novel Writing Unit 5 - LIVE WEBCAST	M : 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	10/12/26	11/09/26	185.00
Focus on Genre: Take a Shot at Humor Writing LIVE WEBCAST	M : 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	09/07/26	10/05/26	185.00
Developing Dynamic Characters: Novel Writing Unit 4 - LIVE WEBCAST	M : 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	09/07/26	10/05/26	185.00
Editing Your Fiction: Novel Writing Unit 6 - LIVE WEBCAST	M : 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	11/16/26	12/14/26	185.00
Non-Fiction Writing: Writing a Book Proposal - LIVE WEBCAST	M : 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	09/07/26	10/05/26	185.00
Creative Writing: Are You Ready to Publish? (Fiction and Nonfiction) LIVE WEBCAST	M : 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	11/16/26	12/14/26	185.00
Enhanced Communication Skills for Professionals	Sa : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	11/07/26	12/12/26	595.00
Enhanced Communication Skills for Professionals - SIMULCAST	Sa : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	11/07/26	12/12/26	595.00
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Title	Type	Fee
Advanced Fiction Writing	Online	129.00
Creative Writing Value Suite	Online	392.00
Beginner's Guide to Getting Published	Online	144.00
Beginner's Guide to Getting Published (Self-Paced Tutorial)	Online	144.00
Beginning Writer's Workshop	Online	199.00
These courses may be offered at a future date. Click the course Title link for more information.