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Learn four essential ingredients of good writing: simplicity, clarity, elegance, evocativeness. The course enhances business writing, blogs, and copywriting skills.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Essay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 45 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing in the Sciences
Stanford
The course includes 8 modules covering effective writing principles, writing formats, peer review processes, and writing for broader audiences. It aims to help scientists improve writing skills through practical examples and exercises.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/learn/
Categories: Essay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 30 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Essay and Report Writing Skills
OpenLearn
This course teaches how to interpret questions, plan, structure, and write assignments or reports effectively, enhancing academic writing skills.
Website: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/
Categories: Essay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 15 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing Workshop
Minneapolis Writers' Workshop
The Writing Workshop offers a supportive environment for writers of all levels to receive constructive feedback on their work. It includes weekly meetings, open read nights for sharing unpublished work, and opportunities for networking and skill development.
Website: https://minneapoliswritersworkshop.org/
Categories: Essay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Based in Minneapolis
Level: Any
Length:
Weekly meetings (2 hours each)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Introduction to Writing to Heal
GrubStreet
This seminar serves as an introduction to the therapeutic benefits of writing, focusing on how it can help individuals process trauma and adversity. Participants will engage in readings and in-class writing prompts, fostering a supportive environment.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Essay
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$85.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
3 hours, single session
Class size: 12 seats max
Crafting the Essay - Workshop
John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
This course focuses on personal essay writing through 10 assignments and peer feedback. Students develop skills in crafting vivid descriptions, employing figurative language, and revising their work. The course includes asynchronous workshops and reflection letters.
Website: https://cty.jhu.edu/
Categories: Essay
Start date:
January, 2026
Price:
$1,850.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
10 weeks, 2 lessons per week
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: CTY Grade 7–10
Jumpstart Your Writing
GrubStreet
This course is designed for both beginners and experienced writers, with a focus on creative writing through engaging exercises. Participants will explore character development, dialogue, and voice in various genres including fiction, poetry, and memoir. Classes also involve reading published works for inspiration.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class/
Categories: Essay
Start date:
November, 2025
Price:
$395.00
Based in Boston
Level: Beginner
Length:
6 weeks, 3 hours per week
Class size: 12 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Create: Free Draft Generator
GrubStreet
A one-hour online seminar for all levels to respond to writing prompts, share work, and connect with other writers. It's designed to kickstart new writing projects and foster community.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class/
Categories: Essay
Start date:
November, 2025
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
1 hour
Class size: 100
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
How to Write with Humor
GrubStreet
The course explores the elements of humor in writing, including incongruity, hyperbole, and dialogue. Participants will learn to use these techniques in fiction and essays to create engaging and entertaining narratives.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Essay
Start date:
November, 2025
Price:
$85.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
3 hours
Class size: 50 Seats Max
Prerequisites: Students must have taken previous fiction workshops at GrubStreet or elsewhere.
Create: Free Draft Generator
GrubStreet
A one-hour session designed for both new and experienced writers to generate ideas for writing projects through engaging prompts and community interaction.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class
Categories: Essay
Start date:
November, 2025
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
1 hour
Class size: 100 seats maximum
How to Publish a Personal Essay
GrubStreet
An informative seminar covering the personal essay publishing landscape, including submission processes, what editors seek, and crafting effective pitches.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class/
Categories: Essay
Start date:
November, 2025
Price:
$85.00
Based in Boston
Level: Any
Length:
3 hours
Class size: 50 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
4-Week: Creative Nonfiction 101
Lighthouse Writers Workshop
This introductory course focuses on various forms of nonfiction writing such as memoir, personal essay, and journalism. Participants engage in exercises, readings, and discussions to enhance their writing skills and develop their unique voice.
Website: https://lighthousewriters.org/
Categories: Essay
Start date:
November, 2025
Price:
$240.00
Based in Denver
Level: Any
Length:
4 weeks, with classes held once a week for 2 hours.
Class size: 12
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
