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Learn How to Write a Novel, Join Tom Bromley for a writing master class.
Learn How to Write a Novel
Finish your draft in our 3-month master class. Enroll now for daily lessons, weekly critique, and live events. Your first lesson is free!
The course teaches effective blog writing for scientists, emphasizing public relations and SEO techniques. It includes lessons on topic selection, writing for different audiences, and utilizing graphics and social media for promotion.
Website: https://www.skillshare.com/
Categories: Essay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
Self-paced over 12 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
The Creative Writing Project
Contemporary Arts Center
A series of workshops for adult writers of all levels, focusing on creative writing methods including poetry, nonfiction, and prose. Each series includes 5 sessions, an embossed notebook, and the opportunity to submit work to a literary magazine.
Website: https://www.contemporaryartscenter.org
Categories: Essay
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$100.00
Based in Cincinnati
Level: Any
Length:
4 sessions
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Some of the best works of fiction and nonfiction were crafted in a writer's workshop. This online course will help you write your own creative piece. Like a true writing workshop, you will learn literary techniques, peer review a classmate's work, and receive constructive criticism on your work.
Website: https://www.ed2go.com/courses/writing/
Categories: Essay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$190.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced over 6 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Editing and proofreading medical and scientific writing is a great way to boost your income in this growing and in-demand field. Don't shy away from these opportunities! Instead, take this course so that you can begin to learn the conventions and common errors in medical and scientific writing, and find the high-paying clients that you have been looking for.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Essay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$45.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
Self-paced, est. 1.5 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: High school-level English and English language proficiency.
Creative Writing with John Chaplick
Life Enrichment Center for the Arts
Weekly classes focused on sharing and developing creative voices. Topics include character development, setting, voice, conflict, point of view, and the publishing process. Students receive and give constructive feedback in a workshop format.
Website: https://lectampa.org/classes-and-events/
Categories: Essay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$10.00
Based in Tampa
Level: Any
Length:
Weekly sessions, 2 hours each
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing Comedic Personal Essays
Austin Bat Cave
This course combines personal essay writing with comedic storytelling, focusing on making personal experiences feel universal through humor. It includes discussions on examples of humor writing, story mining, and enhancing narrative engagement.
Website: https://austinbatcave.org/
Categories: Essay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$10.00
Based in Austin
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced (On-demand)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
South Manchester Writing Workshop
Manchester Writers
The workshop focuses on members reading their work aloud for feedback, covering various genres including novels, short stories, and poetry. They aim to help members get published and welcome both beginners and experienced writers.
Website: http://www.manchester-writers.org.uk/
Categories: Essay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
£2.00
Based in Manchester
Level: Any
Length:
Weekly meetings (2 hours)
Class size: 20
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Creative Writing Specialization
Wesleyan University
Offers instruction in three genres: short story, narrative essay, and memoir. Focuses on story crafting techniques, character development, and descriptive style. Includes peer evaluation and a capstone project.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/
Categories: Essay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Approximately 3-6 months to complete 5 courses, with an average of 10 hours of work per week.
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Getting Started with Essay Writing
University of California, Irvine
Focuses on thesis statement creation, planning and writing various essay types (compare/contrast, cause/effect, argument), and enhancing critical thinking and editing skills.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/
Categories: Essay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
Self-paced, est. 19 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
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
