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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: Business, Free, and Content

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: Content and 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

This seminar serves as an introduction to the therapeutic benefits of writing, focusing on how it can help individuals process trauma and adversity. Participants will engage in readings and in-class writing prompts, fostering a supportive environment.

Website: https://grubstreet.org/

Categories: Essay, Memoir, and Nonfiction

Start date:

April, 2026

Price:

$85.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 3 hours, single session

Class size: 12 seats max

This seminar explores strategies for writing historical fiction, addressing challenges like historical accuracy and character development. It includes craft lectures, discussions, and take-home readings.

Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class/

Categories: Fiction and Short Story

Start date:

April, 2026

Price:

$85.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: 1 Day, 3 hours

Class size: 50

This seminar focuses on breaking down the revision process into manageable steps, exploring techniques to refine manuscripts, strengthen narratives, and deepen character development. It includes discussion and guided exercises to develop practical revision strategies.

Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class

Categories: Fiction

Start date:

April, 2026

Price:

$85.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: 1 day, 3 hours

Class size: 50

Prerequisites: A complete or nearly complete manuscript.

This seminar teaches screenplay structure, scene building, character development, and formatting for visual media. Participants will engage in writing exercises and explore their story ideas.

Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class/

Categories: Screenplay

Start date:

April, 2026

Price:

$85.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 1 Day Seminar, April 25, 2026, from 10:30am to 1:30pm.

Class size: 50 Seats Max.

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.

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.

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

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

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