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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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    University of California, Irvine

    Perfect Tenses and Modals

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language, Language Learning, Writing, Vocabulary

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Managerial Written Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Writing and Editing, Technical Writing, Writing, Editing, Grammar, Business Correspondence, Technical Management, Proofreading, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Target Audience, Communication

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Jasper AI: Writing a Product Review Blog Post

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Blogs, Copywriting, User Feedback, Writing, Business Research, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Product Knowledge, Generative AI, Editing

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Writing and Disseminating Grey Literature

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Storytelling, Photography, Content Creation, Infographics, Writing, Media and Communications, Social Media, Research, Instagram

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    TOEFL Preparation

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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    698 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level

    Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Vocabulary, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Grammar, Writing, Scheduling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Dynamic Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Microsoft PowerPoint, Oral Expression, Communication, Storytelling, Peer Review, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Driving engagement, Concision, Writing and Editing, Drive Engagement, Action Oriented, Communication Strategies, Target Audience, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Art of Visual Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Production, Videography, Storytelling, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Media Production, Adobe Creative Cloud, Image Quality, Content Creation, Writing, Editing, Planning, Graphic and Visual Design, Brainstorming, Multimedia, Scripting, Timelines

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    134 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    Learn English

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Liberal Arts, English Language, Social Sciences, Literacy, Language Learning, Economics, Interpersonal Communications, Psychology, Writing, Research, Business Management, Grammar, Higher Education, Oral Comprehension

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Writing, Oral Expression, Interpersonal Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Business English: Meetings

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Taking Meeting Minutes, Business Correspondence, Meeting Facilitation, Setting Appointments, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Writing, Oral Expression, Business Communication, English Language, Office Procedures, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, Vocabulary, Scheduling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Fundamentos de la escritura

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Proofreading, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Language Competency

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Perfect Tenses and Modals: University of California, Irvine
  • Technical Managerial Written Skills: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Jasper AI: Writing a Product Review Blog Post: Coursera
  • Writing and Disseminating Grey Literature: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • TOEFL Preparation: University of California, Irvine
  • English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Dynamic Public Speaking: University of Washington
  • The Art of Visual Storytelling: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learn English: Tsinghua University
  • Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments: Duke University

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