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    Michigan State University

    Write Your First Novel

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storytelling, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Proofreading, Literacy, Creative Thinking, Goal Setting, Self-Discipline, Overcoming Obstacles, Critical Thinking

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    371 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Lund University

    Writing in English at University

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    828 reviews

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    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot

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

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    5K reviews

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    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Character

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Creation, Writing and Editing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Creativity, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Time Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Writing, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Job Analysis, Business Communication, Communication, Recruitment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

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    University of Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    517 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    High-Impact Business Writing

    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

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Texts and Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Literacy, Storytelling, Language Competency, Creativity, Persuasive Communication

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Storytelling, Writing, Grammar, Content Creation, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Vocabulary

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    English Composition I

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Literacy, Persuasive Communication, Report Writing, English Language, Grammar, Case Studies, Journalism, Editing, Proofreading, Style Guides, Qualitative Research, Peer Review

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Stanford University

    Writing in the Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Peer Review, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Writing, Scientific Methods, Journals, Editing, Grammar, Research, Proofreading, Healthcare Ethics, Media and Communications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 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 free writing courses courses

  • Write Your First Novel: Michigan State University
  • Writing in English at University: Lund University
  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot: Wesleyan University
  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Character: Wesleyan University
  • Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order: University of Michigan
  • English for Career Development: University of Pennsylvania
  • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails: University of Washington
  • High-Impact Business Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Teaching Texts and Forms: Johns Hopkins University
  • Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest: Commonwealth Education Trust

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