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.

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Journals, Editing, Science and Research, Grammar, Research, Proofreading, Healthcare Ethics, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Active Listening, Empathy, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Creativity, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Social Sciences, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, File Management, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Performing Arts, Automation, Editing, Technical Support, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Grammar, Target Audience, Writing and Editing, Report Writing, Editing, Technical Communication, Proofreading, Communication, Prompt Engineering, Productivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, Proofreading, Report Writing, English Language, Style Guides
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Research, Writing, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Editing, Grammar, Style Guides
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Grammar, Language Competency, English Language, Vocabulary
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Concision, Editing, Grammar, Proofreading, Business Communication, Report Writing, Global Marketing, Writing, Target Audience, Communication, Virtual Teams, Press Releases, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Syllabus Development, Student Engagement, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Differentiated Instruction, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Journals, Writing, Storytelling, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Literacy, Editing, Proofreading, Productivity, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Self-Motivation, Brainstorming, Diversity Awareness, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Research, Grammar, Editing, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks