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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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    University of California, Irvine

    Career Success Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Professional Development, Business Solutions, Project Management, Solution Delivery, Business Communication, Problem Solving, Oral Expression, Business Analysis, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Presentations, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Report Writing, Business Research, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    340 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Communicating Your Best Self

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Teams, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Oral Expression, Writing, Self-Awareness

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, Concision, Communication, Business Writing, Business Strategy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The University of Edinburgh

    How to Create an Online Course

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Content, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Scripting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    230 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Artificial Intelligence Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, AI literacy, Python Programming, Responsible AI, Theoretical Computer Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Understanding Basic SQL Syntax

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Software, Data Access, Relational Databases

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    337 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Harvard Business Review

    Boost Your Leadership Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Delegation Skills, Employee Coaching, Editing, Influencing, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Communication Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Interview Research and Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Knowledge Transfer, Language Competency, Personal Attributes, Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Language Learning, Communication Strategies, Job Analysis, Learning Strategies, Goal Setting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    272 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Spanish Vocabulary Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Language Competency, Language Learning, Culture, Writing and Editing, Vocabulary, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    173 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Privacy and Standardisation

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Case Law, Medical Privacy, Court Systems, Telecommunications, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Legal Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Ethics, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, European History, International Relations, Interoperability, Data Security, Emerging Technologies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    384 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn React

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Code Reusability, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Mapping

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    230 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    Chinese for HSK 3 PART II

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    284 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Career Success Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Communicating Your Best Self : Arizona State University
  • Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • How to Create an Online Course: The University of Edinburgh
  • Artificial Intelligence Essentials: University of Pennsylvania
  • Understanding Basic SQL Syntax : Coursera
  • Boost Your Leadership Impact: Harvard Business Review
  • Interview Research and Preparation: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Spanish Vocabulary Project: University of California, Davis
  • Privacy and Standardisation: 28DIGITAL

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