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382 Best Creative Writing Classes in Online

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Writing Poetry

University of Oxford

This course demystifies poetic composition, helping students produce their own poems. It combines reading and writing exercises, peer feedback, and tutor guidance, with no live sessions, allowing flexible study at students' own pace.

Website: https://www.conted.ox.ac.uk/

Categories: Poetry

Start date:

May, 2026

Price:

£665.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 10 weeks, approximately 10 hours per week

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Screenwriting: Introduction

University of Toronto

This course covers essential screenwriting elements such as story, character, plot, scene, structure, and dialogue, with practical screenings and writing exercises.

Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/

Categories: Screenplay

Start date:

February, 2026

Price:

$503.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 20 hours, over of 8 sessions

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Writing the Novel: Introduction

University of Toronto

This course helps you start writing a novel, covering literary techniques, writing style development, and editing skills. By the end, you will have written and edited the opening of your novel.

Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/

Categories: Book and Fiction

Start date:

July, 2026

Price:

$503.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Est. 20 hours

Class size: Unimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Advanced Legal Research and Writing

Center for Legal Studies

This course is ideal for those looking to advance their paralegal careers with specialized legal research and writing skills. It offers a 100% online format with 24/7 accessibility and can be completed in just 7 weeks. The course covers advanced approaches to legal research, briefing cases, and writing to the law. Students will learn to use online legal research methods efficiently and gain valuable insights into computer-assisted legal research.

Website: https://www.legalstudies.com/

Categories: Legal

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$995.00

Online course

Level: Advanced

Length: 7 weeks, est. 50 hours total

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: High school diploma or GED.

IDM Award in Digital Copywriting

Institute of Data & Marketing

This course teaches effective digital copywriting across channels, including social media, email, and SEO techniques. It focuses on creating engaging content that meets business goals and audience needs.

Website: https://www.theidm.com/

Categories: Copywriting

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£999.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 3 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

The course teaches plotting and executing branching narratives for video games, writing in different interactive genres, and building a portfolio. It focuses on understanding non-linear storytelling and developing a vocabulary for interactive fiction.

Website: https://www.uclaextension.edu/

Categories: Fantasy, Adult, and Screenplay

Start date:

March, 2026

Price:

$720.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: 10 weeks

Class size: 15

This course focuses on short forms of writing, encouraging participants to explore prose poems, flash fiction, and mini-memoirs through techniques like free association and juxtaposition. Students will analyze works by authors like Lydia Davis, write their pieces, and share feedback.

Website: https://www.writingsalons.com/

Categories: Fiction, Memoir, Poetry, and Short Story

Start date:

March, 2026

Price:

$240.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 3 sessions, each lasting 2.5 hours

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Playwriting I

Gotham Writers

A 10-week workshop featuring lectures, writing exercises, and student project critiques. Focuses on writing for the stage and marketing plays.

Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/courses/

Categories: Playwriting

Start date:

April, 2026

Price:

$464.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 10 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course explores the List Poem, aiming to inspire creativity and help writers express their truth. It includes weekly assignments focused on creating daily List Poems and prompts.

Website: https://loft.org/classes/

Categories: Poetry and Adult

Start date:

March, 2026

Price:

$148.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 4 weeks, 4 sessions

Class size: Unlimited

This online course offers a daily writing practice with prompts, fostering creativity and self-discipline. Participants engage in partner exchanges for feedback, promoting community and accountability.

Website: https://www.writingsalons.com/

Categories: Book

Start date:

March, 2026

Price:

$130.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 3 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course addresses writing as a means of shaping thought, helping students bridge the gap between thinking and writing. It aims to prevent writer's block and enhance idea expression.

Website: https://www.wordupkids.com/

Categories: Kids

Start date:

August, 2026

Price:

$300.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: 4 weeks (1 class per week)

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course offers expert tips on utilizing Semrush tools for effective content marketing, including video tutorials and practical insights from industry professionals.

Website: https://www.semrush.com/

Categories: Content, Free, Copywriting, and Freelance

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

Free

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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