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Fiction Writing Courses

Fiction writing courses can help you learn character development, plot structuring, dialogue crafting, and world-building techniques. You can build skills in creating compelling narratives, developing unique voices, and employing literary devices like symbolism and foreshadowing. Many courses introduce tools such as writing software and storyboarding apps that assist in organizing ideas and refining drafts, making it easier to translate your creative vision into polished stories.


Popular Fiction Writing Courses and Certifications


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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Effective Programming in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, Verification And Validation, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Business Logic, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Modeling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Professional Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Business Writing, Social Media Content, Generative AI, Communication Strategies, Meeting Facilitation, Taking Meeting Minutes, Artificial Intelligence, Document Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Voxy

    English Language Skills B1-B2 CEFR: Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, English Language, Business Correspondence, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Professional Development, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Communication, Vocabulary, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Grammar, Social Media, Interpersonal Communications

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    Michigan State University

    Journalism, the future, and you!

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Interviewing Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Digital Publishing, Emerging Technologies, Business Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    378 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Storage, Computer Programming

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    Peking University

    中级商务汉语(入职与营销篇)

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Business Communication, Customer Service, Customer Complaint Resolution, Marketing Strategies, Product Knowledge, Verbal Communication Skills, Product Demonstration, Business Writing, Product Marketing, Business Management, Vocabulary, Recruitment, Language Learning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Khalifa University

    Arabic for Beginners: Arabic Alphabet and Phonology

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Literacy, Vocabulary, Grammar

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Scripting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Science and Technology of China

    《MBA论文写作指导》

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Research Reports, Business Research, Business Writing, Analytical Skills, Proofreading, Editing, Technical Writing, Presentations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    Akademiskt skrivande

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Editing, Literacy, Grammar, Peer Review, Style Guides

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Technical Communication Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Usability Testing, Usability, Research Methodologies, User Research, Writing and Editing, User Feedback, Report Writing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience Design, Prompt Engineering, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Training Videos with Powtoon

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Editing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Training and Development

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular fiction writing courses

  • Effective Programming in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • AI for Professional Communication: Kennesaw State University
  • English Language Skills B1-B2 CEFR: Intermediate: Voxy
  • Journalism, the future, and you!: Michigan State University
  • Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code: University of Colorado System
  • 中级商务汉语(入职与营销篇): Peking University
  • Arabic for Beginners: Arabic Alphabet and Phonology: Khalifa University
  • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
  • 《MBA论文写作指导》: University of Science and Technology of China
  • Akademiskt skrivande: Lund University

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