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Introductory course covering fundamentals of short fiction writing, focusing on storytelling elements like plot, point of view, setting, and character development. Includes lectures, exercises, and assignments for drafting and revising a story.

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

Categories: Short Story

Start date:

April, 2026

Price:

$720.00

Based in Los Angeles

Level: Beginner

Length: Est. 10 weeks

Class size: 15 seats max

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

The Ultimate Travel Journalism Course

Morris Journalism Academy

This course is a comprehensive guide to freelance travel writing, delivered online over 12 or 24 weeks. Students learn to analyze travel pieces, develop story ideas, edit drafts, and submit their work to various publications.

Website: https://travelwritingacademy.com/

Categories: Travel

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$500.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced, est. 12-24 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This online course, recorded live in Seattle, is tailored for novice travel writers or those struggling to sell their articles. It offers a comprehensive approach to travel writing and marketing, including 63 video sessions on key topics like marketing and selling stories, working with tourist agencies, building relationships with editors, and improving writing skills.

Website: https://www.pitchtravelwrite.com/

Categories: Travel

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$799.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced, with 63 video sessions

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Fiction Writing: The Novel

University of Washington

Dive into the intricacies of novel writing with this 9-week online course. It's tailored for intermediate to advanced fiction writers working on novels or story collections. The curriculum includes enhancing prose, structuring novels, and creating compelling scenes, with an expected weekly commitment of 7 to 9 hours. The course emphasizes practical application, aiming to produce polished prose and a structured plan for your book​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​.

Website: https://www.pce.uw.edu/

Categories: Book and Fiction

Start date:

January, 2027

Price:

$995.00

Online course

Level: Advanced

Length: 9 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Advertising for Authors

Self-Publishing Formula

Comprehensive course on creating effective ads on platforms like Facebook and Amazon. Designed for authors of all genres.

Website: https://learn.selfpublishingformula.com/

Categories: Publishing and Book

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$849.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: Self-paced

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of online advertising is recommended.

Authority Site System

Authority Hacker

The course provides practical systems for AI-powered automation, including lead generation, content creation, and SEO management. It emphasizes actionable strategies and includes community support with weekly coaching sessions.

Website: https://www.authorityhacker.com/special-offer/

Categories: Blog, Content, and Business

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$499.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: Up to 4 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Business Writing: Proposals, Reports & Documents

Professional & Continuing Education

This course focuses on effective business writing, exploring various document types while emphasizing clarity and conciseness. Participants engage in writing processes, editing practices, and receive insights into reader science for persuasive writing.

Website: https://www.pce.uw.edu/

Categories: Business

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$1,245.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 7 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Writing for Magazines

Institute for Writers

The course helps aspiring writers learn to craft compelling stories for children's magazines, covering both fiction and nonfiction. It includes techniques on descriptive writing, story structure, and matching submissions to publications.

Website: https://www.instituteforwriters.com/

Categories: Magazine and Kids

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$1,218.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Up to 18 months for completion, est. 155 hours in total

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Copywriting Masterclass

The Chartered Institue of Marketing

An interactive course focusing on effective copywriting techniques, including idea generation, maintaining reader attention, and producing copy across various channels. Participants engage in planning, drafting, editing, and critique processes while receiving personalized feedback.

Website: https://www.cim.co.uk/

Categories: Copywriting

Start date:

September, 2026

Price:

£1,099.00

Based in London

Level: Advanced

Length: 2 days

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This online course focuses on writing clearly, concisely, and persuasively for legal documents, offering individualized feedback from experienced faculty. It covers the writing process, grammar, effective sentence construction, and persuasive writing techniques.

Website: https://law.seattleu.edu/

Categories: Legal

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$1,500.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced, est. 10 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: Participants must be lawyers, law students, or legal paraprofessionals.

Medical Communication: Essential Skills for Success

American Medical Writers Association

The course focuses on essential skills in medical writing, including grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, medical terminology, and ethics. It is designed for both new and experienced professionals to enhance their medical communication capabilities.

Website: https://info.amwa.org/

Categories: Medical

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$1,235.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced, est. 24 months

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

The course offers a comprehensive curriculum with 28 modules covering topics like clinical trial preparation, regulatory affairs, and medical writing basics. It includes project work and assessments to ensure practical understanding.

Website: https://www.jliedu.com/

Categories: Medical

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

€2,200.00

Online course

Level: Advanced

Length: Self-paced, est. 12-24 months

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: You must have a degree in medicine or the sciences.

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