Explore our email writing courses

Select a topic and enroll in a free 10-day course taught by publishing professionals


scroll icon

10-day writing and publishing courses

bulb icon

Learn in quick five-minute lessons

message icon

Lessons are sent to your inbox each morning

Showing 19 courses


Novel Writing 101

So you want to write a novel? In this 10-part course, novelist and ghostwriter Tom Bromley will show you how to plan and write your book.

Taught by

View course

Stop Procrastinating! Build a Solid Writing Routine

This 10-part course will reveal researched-backed, actionable tips to help you face down your procrastination gremlins and find a solid writing routine.

Taught by

View course

How to Write a Business Book

So you want to write a business book? In this free 10-part course, publishing partner Alison Jones will show you how to structure and write your book.

Taught by

View course

How to Turn Your Cookbook Idea into a Reality

Bring your cookbook to life in this free course from Laura Gladwin, the editor behind books by Heston Blumenthal, Ferran Adrià and Rene Redzepi.

Taught by

View course

The Non-Sexy Business of Writing Non-Fiction

This free Reedsy Learning course explains the mistakes to avoid, the questions to ask yourself, and how to stay motivated when writing non-fiction.

Taught by

View course

The Ten Commandments of Writing YA Novels

Editor Kate Angelella reveals her 10 Commandments for Writing Young Adult fiction in this free course from Reedsy Learning.

Taught by

View course

How to Craft a Killer Short Story

Learn the art of the short story in this 10-part course from literary editor Laura Mae Isaacman.

Taught by

View course

Children’s Books 101: Writing for the Right Age Group

In this course, you will learn what publishers are looking for in books for kids of all ages... and how you can write these bestsellers.

Taught by

View course

Writing Dialogue That Develops Plot and Character

In this free 10-part course, learn how to write dialogue that bring your characters to life and develop your plot into a satisfying narrative.

Taught by

View course

Creative writing courses delivered straight to your inbox

Whether you’re a new writer or a published author, there’s no such thing as a writer who can’t learn something new about their craft. Reedsy Learning’s online writing courses make it easy for anyone, regardless of skill level, to improve their craft, build better routines, and pursue the creative writing life they’ve always longed for.

Learn from the best in the business

Our online writing courses are taught by professionals, including bestselling fantasy author Ben Galley and former Simon & Schuster editor Kate Angelella. Topics include:


We’ve got you covered on all these topics and more. Each 10-part course is delivered to your inbox, making these the most convenient creative writing courses on the internet. By saving both time and money, you’ll be able to reinvest in your dreams and get one step closer toward making them a reality.

How much does it cost?

Every writing course we offer is free. At Reedsy, we believe that knowledge shouldn’t be limited to those who can afford to pay for it — if you want to be a great writer, we want to help you achieve that.

Reviews for Reedsy’s free online writing courses

“I'm hooked. As a writer just starting out, this course was exactly what I needed. The lessons were short and sweet, so I wasn't intimidated when I opened my emails.” — Amy S.

“A very comprehensive course, especially considering that it's been delivered fully in an email format. I felt like I was there in the classroom with the teacher.” — Lucy T.

“These writing courses manage to cover a lot of ground in a minimal amount of time and space.” — Aisha P.

“The information you provided was exceptional. So much packed into one bite-sized email each day is definitely what time-strapped people need when trying to jump the hurdles that keep them from writing. These lessons have helped me push through several roadblocks that have kept my writing books closed and my pens in the box.” — Paul D.

“The lessons are short and divided into smaller topics, which makes it so much easier to keep track of what you’re learning.” — Cindy L.

“I am a short fiction and poetry writer who’s been writing for 50+ years. I found these courses to be invaluable as a refresher and a source of new insights. Thank you!” — Steve M.