Writing courses

The best writing courses from top education providers. Learn writing skills with free online courses and MOOCs from Stanford University, Cambridge University Press, University of Queensland, and other top universities worldwide. Read reviews to decide if a class is suitable for you. Learn book writing with step-by-step guides. Learn technical and creative writing and copyrighting techniques.
Total courses: 92
Duration
Blogging 101: Tone, Branding, and Strategy

Start by getting to know Emma, an award-winning blogger, writer, interior stylist, and digital marketing specialist. Hear her story about how she got into the sector and learn about her varied background and influences. Dive...

  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
  • 19 lessons
  • Certificate
Copywriting for Social Media

Get to know Paul, the brands he has worked with, and how he fell into copywriting by chance. Discover the books that have influenced his writing and see his suggested reading list for exploring new...

  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
  • 14 lessons
  • Certificate
Screenwriting for Fiction Short Films

Alejandra starts the course by presenting herself and talks about the cinematographers that inspire, move, surprise, and transform her. Discover a new writing journey, and like all journeys, you have to choose what to take...

  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
  • 15 lessons
  • Certificate
Pitch Writing for Non-fiction Picturebooks

Meet award-winning science writer and children's book author Isabel Thomas as she goes through her career journey and discusses the authors and books that have inspired her. Begin by getting to know the world of...

Journalistic Writing Techniques for Nonfiction Stories

Start by getting to know a little bit about Daniela Rea and how she became a storyteller. She talks about who her main references are in journalism and other disciplines such as cinema and literature....

  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
  • 12 lessons
  • Certificate
Orthotypography for Designers

You will begin knowing more in depth the work and the influences of Raquel Marín. Next, Raquel will explain what orthotypography is and where the responsibility of a graphic designer begins and ends in its...

  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
  • 18 lessons
  • Certificate
Book Writing for Beginners: Develop Your Ideas on Paper

Begin the course by getting to know writer and creative writing coach Shaun Levin. He talks through his 20-year career along with the books he’s written based on his own personal and political experiences. Discover...

  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
  • 19 lessons
  • Certificate
Children’s Fiction: Write Compelling Adventure Stories

Begin by getting to know children’s author Ross Montgomery, as he shares his journey to becoming a published author and tells you a bit about himself and his work. He also discusses the people who...

  • Flexible deadline
  • 3 hours
  • 15 lessons
  • Certificate
Writing a Detective Novel

Begin your investigation by getting to know crime fiction author Charlie Becerra. He gives you the facts about his professional career and discusses his favorite books and the famous authors who have inspired him to...

  • Flexible deadline
  • 1 hour
  • 15 lessons
  • Certificate
Margaret Atwood Teaches Creative Writing

Called the “Prophet of Dystopia,” Margaret Atwood is one of the most influential literary voices of our generation. In her first-ever online writing class, the author of The Handmaid’s Tale teaches how she crafts compelling...

Creative Writing: Unlocking and Inspiring Ideas

In the first unit you will get to know Natalia Méndez a little better, she will tell you about her work and her interests. He will also share with you some of the artists who...

  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
  • 13 lessons
  • Certificate
Illustrated Picturebooks: Create Poetic Vignette Imagery

Begin the course by getting to know Cecilia Ruiz. See the creative journey that saw her go from a career in graphic design to writing and illustrating her own books. Take a look at the...

  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
  • 15 lessons
  • Certificate
Copywriting to Convey Your Personal Brand

Start the course by getting to know Andreia Ribeiro who tells you about her professional career as an advertising copywriter. She also shares some of her main influences and gives you an overview of the...

  • Flexible deadline
  • 1 hour
  • 13 lessons
  • Certificate
Original Narrative Writing from Start to Finish

Start by getting to know your teacher. Afonso Cruz talks about his journey through the world of writing and shares his biggest influences. Explore the fundamentals of narrative storytelling and how to develop a plot....

  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
  • 12 lessons
  • Certificate
Introduction to Personal Storytelling

As an introduction to the course, Antonio tells you a personal identity story about where he was born, his upbringing, his vocations, studies, and career so far. He also talks about the writers, filmmakers, architects,...

  • Flexible deadline
  • 4 hours
  • 19 lessons
  • Certificate
Shonda Rhimes Teaches Writing for Television

When Shonda Rhimes pitched Grey’s Anatomy she got so nervous she had to start over. Twice. Since then, she has created and produced TV’s biggest hits. In her screenwriting class, Shonda teaches you how to...

Walter Mosley Teaches Fiction and Storytelling

Walter Mosley, bestselling author and recipient of the National Book Award’s Lifetime Achievement Medal, has written more than 60 books over his 30-year career and is celebrated for fiction that addresses our culture’s racial divides....

Storytelling Techniques for Conveying a Message

Begin the course by meeting Gabriel who tells you about his life experiences and his professional journey through the world of storytelling. He also talks about some of the biggest influences on his work and...

  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
  • 17 lessons
  • Certificate
Introduction to Journalistic Writing

Paco Herranz introduces himself and tells you about his more-than-30-year career in journalism. He also shows you some of the literary and audiovisual influences that have shaped the way he understands and approaches his profession....

  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
  • 14 lessons
  • Certificate
Introduction to Narrative Writing

Start the course by getting to know Alberto Chimal, how he started in the world of creative writing, and see his main projects. See where he draws most of his inspiration from, in literature, comics,...

  • Flexible deadline
  • 2 hours
  • 15 lessons
  • Certificate