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Creative Writing Courses

Creative writing courses can help you learn narrative structure, character development, dialogue crafting, and the art of revision. You can build skills in creating vivid imagery, developing unique voices, and exploring various genres such as fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Many courses introduce tools like writing software, editing applications, and platforms for sharing your work, which can enhance your writing process and help you connect with a broader audience.


Popular Creative Writing Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Aprende y diseña una presentacion atractiva con PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Productivity Software, Writing, Microsoft 365, Editing, Technical Communication

    4.5
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The University of Sydney

    مهارات التواصل لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Professionalism, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Communication, Higher Education, Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Herman Melville

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Ralph Waldo Emerson

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Writing, Political Sciences, Advocacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    University Studies for Student Veterans

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Writing, Growth Mindedness, Higher Education, Organizational Skills, Critical Thinking, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Writing, Business Writing, Music, Content Creation, Branding, Target Audience, Communication, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Walt Whitman

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Crea un Storyboard en Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Storyboarding, Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design, Team Oriented, Content Creation, Organizational Skills, Writing, Presentations

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Mark Twain

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, World History, European History, Research, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Writing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Lleva tu resume al siguiente nivel con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Visual Design, Writing, Recruitment

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Editing and Enhancing AI Generated Content

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Writing, Content Creation, Business Writing, Diversity and Inclusion, Analysis, Target Audience, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Español para ejecutivos: Negociación y presentaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Business Correspondence, Writing, Corporate Communications, Report Writing, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Relationship Building, Strategic Communication, Bilingual (Spanish/English)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Aprende y diseña una presentacion atractiva con PowerPoint: Coursera
  • مهارات التواصل لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة: The University of Sydney
  • The American Renaissance and Herman Melville: Dartmouth College
  • The American Renaissance and Ralph Waldo Emerson: Dartmouth College
  • University Studies for Student Veterans: Columbia University
  • Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The American Renaissance and Walt Whitman: Dartmouth College
  • Crea un Storyboard en Canva: Coursera
  • The American Renaissance and Mark Twain: Dartmouth College
  • Lleva tu resume al siguiente nivel con Canva: Coursera

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