Essay Writing Courses

Introduction to Critical Reading & Research Writing

Explore critical reading and academic research writing—master argument analysis, literature reviews, research questions, and citation practices to strengthen your academic voice.

• Coursera
• 12 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Writing for TV I: Introduction (Live Online)

78 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore the art of crafting captivating stories for the small screen.

• CourseHorse
• 24 hours
• Self-Paced
• $575.00

Solo Show I: Writing (Live Online)

78 ratings at CourseHorse

Embark on a transformative journey of self-expression in our immersive solo show writing class.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• $310.00

Screenwriting II: Outlining and Writing a Feature (Live Online)

78 ratings at CourseHorse

Build on your screenwriting foundation as you transform your story idea into a feature-length screenplay.

• CourseHorse
• 33 hours
• Self-Paced
• $545.00

Horror Feature Writing 1 with Cheryl Meyer (Live Online)

64 ratings at CourseHorse

Build the craft of horror screenwriting and bring your terrifying vision to life.

• CourseHorse
• 15 hours
• Self-Paced
• $525.00

TV Comedy 2: Draft Writing Workshop with Berkley Johnson (Live Online)

64 ratings at CourseHorse

Turn your comedy pilot beat sheet into a polished first draft with expert guidance from a seasoned TV writer.

• CourseHorse
• 30 hours
• Self-Paced
• $1,165.00

TV Comedy 1: Pilot Writing Workshop with Jack Kukoda (Live Online)

64 ratings at CourseHorse

Turn your comedy idea into a winning pilot with expert guidance from a seasoned TV writer.

• CourseHorse
• 15 hours
• Self-Paced
• $550.00

TV Comedy 1: Pilot Writing Workshop with Lauren Wells (Live Online)

64 ratings at CourseHorse

Bring your comedy series to life with expert guidance from a seasoned TV writer.

• CourseHorse
• 15 hours
• Self-Paced
• $550.00

Humor Writing with Rebecca Saltzman (Live Online)

64 ratings at CourseHorse

Sharpen your comedic voice and shape your own humor piece in this engaging writing class with Rebecca Saltzman (New Yorker, McSweeney's).

• CourseHorse
• 15 hours
• Self-Paced
• $460.00

TV Comedy 1: Pilot Writing Workshop with Berkley Johnson (Live Online)

64 ratings at CourseHorse

Learn how to develop a standout comedy pilot with guidance from a successful TV writer.

• CourseHorse
• 15 hours
• Self-Paced
• $550.00

NY Times Worthy Personal Essay with Brett Paesel (Live Online)

64 ratings at CourseHorse

Dream of placing a personal essay in The New York Times? Let Brett Paesel, a "Modern Love" contributor, walk you through the process.

• CourseHorse
• 15 hours
• Self-Paced
• $460.00

NY Times Worthy Personal Essay 101 with Brett Paesel (Live Online)

64 ratings at CourseHorse

Discover how to write a compelling personal essay with expert guidance from a published author.

• CourseHorse
• 3 hours
• Self-Paced
• $99.00

Short Story 1: Writing Workshop with Katherine Taylor (Live Online)

64 ratings at CourseHorse

Ready to publish your short story in a top literary journal? Join Katherine Taylor, a seasoned writer for The Los Angeles Times and ZYZZYVA, as she guides you in shaping a compelling narrative.

• CourseHorse
• 15 hours
• Self-Paced
• $460.00

Resistance Smackdown: A Creative Writing Restoration Workshop with Erika Schickel (Live Online)

64 ratings at CourseHorse

Overcome writer’s block and conquer inner resistance with expert guidance from a seasoned author.

• CourseHorse
• 3 hours
• Self-Paced
• $120.00

Novel 2: Intermediate Novel Writing Workshop with Gretchen McNeil (Live Online)

64 ratings at CourseHorse

Push your novel to the next level with coaching from bestselling author Gretchen McNeil.

• CourseHorse
• 15 hours
• Self-Paced
• $475.00