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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: Fiction, Essay, Poetry, Nonfiction, Short Story, and Book
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
Writing the Short
Young Screenwriters
This 6-module course helps you write a shootable short screenplay in 5 weeks, with over 25 exclusive HD videos, and personalized feedback on 5 separate writing projects.
Website: https://youngscreenwriters.teachable.com/
Categories: Screenplay and Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
5 weeks (6 modules)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Improve Your Writing Skills
Children's Book Insider
The course focuses on essential skills for writing children's literature, emphasizing fun and practical learning. It includes workshops that cover topics like character development, story structure, and effective dialogue.
Website: https://writeforkids.online/category/learn-the-craft-of-w...
Categories: Kids and Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$1.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
90 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
University of Pennsylvania
This course enhances English skills in STEM subjects for non-native speakers, covering vocabulary, reading strategies, and scientific communication. It includes 5 modules focused on climate change and innovations in technology.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/learn/stem
Categories: Scientific and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Est. 30 hours to complete
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong
Yale University
The course teaches how to read medical research papers, identify good vs. bad research, understand medical statistics, and verify claims made in news articles. It includes 7 modules and emphasizes critical thinking and real-world case studies.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/courses
Categories: Medical and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 20 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself Specialization
Wesleyan University
The course teaches how to craft personal essays and memoirs through prompts, exercises, and insights from published authors. It includes 16 writing assignments to help learners create a portfolio.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/
Categories: Memoir, Nonfiction, and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Est. 1 month (10 hours a week)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot
Wesleyan University
The course teaches plot mechanics, narrative arc, pacing, and character development through four modules, including lectures, peer reviews, and hands-on writing exercises.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/
Categories: Screenplay, Free, Book, and Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Est. 7 hours
Class size: Unlimited
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: Short Story, Essay, Memoir, and Free
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 and Free
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: Fiction, Essay, Poetry, Nonfiction, Short Story, Adult, Free, and Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 45 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
The course covers a complete 4-step content marketing process tailored for B2B, focusing on creating engaging content, aligning it with conversion offers, identifying promotional channels, and utilizing measurement tools to enhance results.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Content and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
37 minutes total duration with 19 video lessons.
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
30 actionable lessons focusing on strategic blogging improvements. Covers blog organization, effective writing techniques, design optimization, and marketing strategies.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Blog, Free, and Content
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced over 3 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
