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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 and Playwriting
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.
Writing Darkness: Horror, Mystery and Suspense
Faber Academy
How do we ignite the spark of a story to fire up a fully-realised novel? What are the key decisions we need to consider when writing long form prose fiction? This course will dive into story-telling possibilities and explore the ‘big picture’ questions all novelists need to know, equipping writers with extensive knowledge of novel writing techniques and the confidence to get that book started.
Website: https://faberacademy.com/
Categories: Book and Fiction
Start date:
May, 2026
Price:
£695.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
12 weeks
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Having an idea for a novel is recommended.
Food Writing for Publication
Le Cordon Bleu
Breaking into food writing isn’t as difficult as it may seem. All it takes is a knowledge of food, a winning idea and the ability to sell your story, and yourself, to a food publication. Food Writing for Publication will help you gain these necessary practical skills, plus learn a few secrets of the trade! It is an introduction to the varieties, contexts and issues of food writing.
Website: https://online.cordonbleu.edu/
Categories: Food
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
€1,495.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
10 weeks (1 session per week)
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Start to Write Poetry
Faber Academy
Get instant feedback on your poems, learn how to find inspiration all around you, and explore how to start reading – and thinking – like a poet in this one-day introduction to writing poems.
Website: https://faberacademy.com/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
November, 2026
Price:
£75.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
1 full day
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
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: Poetry and 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: Blog, Freelance, Content, and 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
Introduction to Creative Writing
UCLA Extension
The course covers various forms of writing, promotes collaboration in workshop groups, features guest speakers, and provides opportunities for critique and community building among aspiring writers.
Website: https://www.uclaextension.edu/
Categories: Fiction, Book, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Screenplay
Start date:
January, 2026
Price:
$485.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
6 weeks, one class per week
Class size: 15
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
Six-Month Fiction Cohort
The Porch
A flexible online writing course focusing on fiction, offering personalized feedback, monthly workshops, and a supportive community. Participants set goals and progress on their manuscripts through workshops and shared resources.
Website: https://www.porchtn.org/
Categories: Book and Fiction
Start date:
January, 2026
Price:
$1,200.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
6 sessions over 6 months
Class size: 10
Writing Poetry for Beginners
The Porch
Designed for beginners, this workshop covers poetry basics including lines, enjambments, and stanzas. It emphasizes the writing process, revision, and experimentation with poetic forms. Students will study established poets and engage in original compositions to build a strong foundation in poetry.
Website: https://www.porchtn.org/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$217.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
4 weeks, 1 class per week
Class size: Unlimited
6 Weeks, 6 Poems
GrubStreet
This workshop focuses on expanding poetic practice through generative writing, exploring contemporary poets, and experimenting with forms. Participants will receive feedback and engage in revisions.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Book and Poetry
Start date:
February, 2026
Price:
$430.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
3 hours/week over 6 weeks
Class size: 12
Prerequisites: Suitable for adults (18+)
Chekhov: Structure and Surprise
The Porch
This is a three-hour class focusing on three stories by Anton Chekhov to explore plot structure in creative writing. Participants will learn to apply strong story structure to their own writing without sacrificing its humanity.
Website: https://www.porchtn.org/
Categories: Fiction and Book
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$81.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
3 hours, single session.
