Do I need prior writing experience to join?

No prior experience is required. The program starts with foundational exercises and builds from there. Learners who have never written fiction before complete the same first module as those with years of practice.

What is the difference between group and individual sessions?

Group sessions run weekly with 6 to 12 participants and focus on shared critique and collaborative exercises. Individual sessions are scheduled one-on-one with an instructor and cover your specific writing goals and manuscript feedback.

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Q: How long is each learning path?

Most structured paths span 12 to 16 weeks. Each week includes 2 live sessions and around 3 hours of independent writing practice. Shorter 6-week intensives are also available for specific genres.

StudyCasein runs structured online writing courses — group workshops and private sessions — designed for people who want to build a genuine practice, not just finish a draft.

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4 formats of live instruction

6–12 participants per group

16 weeks full program length

Every course combines live critique, structured theory, and independent writing time — roughly 3 hours of writing per week outside sessions. The platform has been running since 2015 and operates nationwide across Ukraine.

Three things the program actually delivers

Each one addresses a concrete problem writers run into when learning alone.

Structured feedback on real drafts

Each session includes a critique round where participants read and respond to each other's work. Instructors annotate manuscripts between sessions — you get written notes within 48 hours of submission.

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A group that reads what you write

Groups stay together for the full program — 8 to 12 people, same faces every week. Writers report that having a consistent audience changes how they approach revision more than any single technique does.

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Craft instruction without the filler

Theory modules cover specific problems — scene structure, dialogue rhythm, point of view — with exercises tied directly to the concept. Each module is 45 to 60 minutes, no longer.

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From enrollment to your first completed piece

Four steps most learners move through in the first 4 weeks.

1 Placement and program selection

You submit a short writing sample — 300 to 500 words of anything. An instructor reads it and recommends a starting level and format. The process takes 2 to 3 business days.

2 Orientation session with your group

First meeting is a 60-minute live session with your instructor and cohort. Everyone shares one paragraph and a brief description of what they want to write. No critique yet — just contact.

3 Weekly sessions and exercises

Sessions happen twice a week — one craft module, one critique workshop. Between sessions you write one assigned exercise (usually 400 to 800 words) and one open piece of your choosing.

4 Submission and instructor review

At weeks 6 and 12 you submit a longer piece — 1,500 to 3,000 words — for full instructor review. You receive annotated feedback within 5 days and a 20-minute one-on-one call to discuss it.

Four ways to take part

Choose based on your schedule, budget, and how much structure you need.

Full program details

Group workshop

Weekly sessions with 6 to 12 writers. Shared critique, collaborative exercises, cohort feedback across 12 or 16 weeks.

Private lessons

One instructor, one learner. Sessions scheduled around your availability. Focused on a single manuscript or skill gap.

fastest progress

6-week intensive

Condensed format covering one genre in depth. Three sessions per week, heavier assignment load, defined end date.

genre-specific

Self-paced modules

Pre-recorded lessons with written exercises. No live sessions. Designed for writers who need flexibility above consistency.

flexible schedule

The instructors behind the program

Each one teaches a specific area of craft they work in professionally.

Daryna Klymenko

Short fiction & narrative structure

Published in 14 literary journals across Eastern Europe. Runs the short fiction workshop and the 6-week intensive on the first-person narrator. Particularly sharp on pacing problems.

Bohdan Yarosh

Screenwriting & dialogue

Wrote for 3 produced series and teaches dialogue rhythm and scene architecture. His module on subtext is the most re-watched in the self-paced library.

Questions people ask before signing up

Answers drawn from the most frequent pre-enrollment emails we receive. More detail lives on the program page.

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Do I need prior writing experience?

No prior experience is required. The program starts with foundational exercises and scales up week by week. Beginners and writers with years of practice go through the same first module — the difference shows in what they do with it.

Group versus private — which format is better?

Neither is objectively better. Group formats build reading habits and expose you to multiple styles at once. Private sessions move faster on a specific project but lack the social accountability. Many learners do a group program first, then follow up with 4 to 6 private sessions.

How long is each learning path?

Standard group programs run 12 or 16 weeks. The 6-week intensive covers a single genre at higher pace. Private lessons have no fixed length — most learners book 8 to 20 sessions total, depending on goal.

What genres does the program cover?

Short fiction, personal essay, screenwriting, and literary nonfiction. Genre fiction (fantasy, crime, literary thriller) is taught as part of the short fiction track with dedicated modules. Poetry is not currently offered.

Are sessions recorded?

Craft module sessions are recorded and available for 90 days. Critique workshops are not recorded — participants share work in confidence and the live dynamic is part of the point. Missing a critique session requires advance notice to your instructor.

Start with a placement sample — no commitment needed

Submit your details and we'll send instructions for the sample submission. An instructor reviews it within 3 business days and recommends a starting point. There's no obligation to enroll after the assessment.

Writing that goes somewhere.