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What Is Poetry?
OpenLearn
This free course covers techniques behind traditional forms and free verse poetry, encouraging learners to use personal experiences to inspire their writing.
Website: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/
Categories: Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 12 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: Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 15 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Sports Marketing
Northwestern University
The course covers sports-specific marketing strategies, crisis management, event marketing, sponsorship development, and social media engagement. It is designed to enhance understanding of sports marketing dynamics.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/
Categories: Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
2 weeks, 6 modules, 10 hours total
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Write Your First Novel
Michigan State University
The course guides students through writing a full-length novel (50,000 words), offering a structured approach with 26 modules, including peer reviews and assignments.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/
Categories: Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
3 months, 10 hours per week.
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television
Michigan State University
This course teaches you how to write a complete feature-length screenplay. It emphasizes active learning through peer feedback and creative writing exercises, guiding you in developing a polished and pitch-ready script by the end.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/
Categories: Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
2.5 months, approximately 10 hours per week.
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: Free
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
How to Start a Successful Blog
Hubspot Academy
The course covers essential blogging techniques, including writing compelling content and optimizing for search engines. It aims to help users create a high-quality, engaging blog that drives business growth.
Website: https://academy.hubspot.com/
Categories: Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 2 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Learn to create engaging content that aligns with your brand's values and the buyer's journey. Develop comprehensive content plans, optimize for search engines, and promote effectively.
Website: https://academy.hubspot.com/
Categories: Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 4 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Finding Your Voice as a Playwright
University of Cambridge
The course focuses on developing a playwright's creative practice, transferable writing skills, and understanding the professional landscape of dramatism. It includes writing exercises and the creation of scenes and characters.
Website: https://www.edx.org/
Categories: Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$299.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
4 weeks, with an expected commitment of 8-10 hours per week.
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: Some prior experience in writing is required.
Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop
California Institute of the Arts
The course focuses on writing poetry through a variety of exercises, peer feedback, and discussions. It encourages students to explore their personal voice and covers poetry techniques like line breaks, imagery, metaphor, and rhythm.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/
Categories: Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 10 hours total
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Blogging for Business
Ahrefs
Free course teaching how to start and grow a blog beyond 100,000 visitors, focusing on converting readers into customers. Covers blogging strategy, content marketing, SEO, article optimization, and promotion techniques.
Website: https://ahrefs.com/academy/
Categories: Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 5 hours to complete
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Free Travel Writing Course
Women on the Road
The course includes six lessons focusing on techniques for travel writing, storytelling angles, and how to appeal to editors. It emphasizes practical skills for selling stories and includes insights from decades of experience in journalism.
Website: https://www.women-on-the-road.com
Categories: Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
Self-paced over 6 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
