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Writing Courses

Writing courses can help you learn narrative structure, character development, persuasive techniques, and editing skills. You can build abilities in crafting compelling arguments, developing unique voices, and refining your style through feedback. Many courses introduce tools like Grammarly for grammar checks, Scrivener for organizing drafts, and various writing software that aid in the creative process, enhancing your overall writing proficiency.

Popular Writing Courses and Certifications


  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Writing a Personal Essay

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Editing, Content Creation, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Detail Oriented

    4.5 stars, 92 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (92) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Creativity

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lund University

    Writing in English at University

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Writing and Editing, Writing, English Language

    4.7 stars, 841 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (841) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Writing Stories About Ourselves

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Journals, Visual Storytelling

    4.3 stars, 103 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (103) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Document Management, Productivity Software, Writing, Google Workspace, Business Writing, Writing and Editing, File Management, Personal Development

    4.6 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Character

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing

    4.5 stars, 2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Storytelling, Writing, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sage Publications

    How to Write a Journal Article 1: Put Your Article Together

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Data Presentation, Graphing, Report Writing, Statistical Reporting, Journals, Writing and Editing, Research Reports, Research, Writing, Scientific Visualization, Technical Communication, Statistical Visualization, Peer Review, Style Guides

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Creativity

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Writing Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Research Reports, Editing, Style Guides, Organizational Structure, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5 stars, 78 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (78) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Writing for Business Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Report Writing, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Organizational Structure, Vocabulary, Business Reporting, Grammar, Concision, Target Audience, Press Releases

    4.9 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    YouTube Planning: Script Engaging Videos

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Video Production, Storytelling, Scripting, Video Editing, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Writing, AI powered creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Writing courses

  • Writing a Personal Essay: Wesleyan University
  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Style: Wesleyan University
  • Writing in English at University: Lund University
  • Writing Stories About Ourselves: Wesleyan University
  • Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs: Coursera
  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Character: Wesleyan University
  • Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • How to Write a Journal Article 1: Put Your Article Together: Sage Publications
  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description: Wesleyan University
  • Writing Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine

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