Creative Writing Courses and Certifications

Creative Writing: Creative Exercises For New Writing Ideas

247 ratings at Udemy

30 Creative writing exercises. Writing to improve creative thinking. Write to make an income from your creative writing.

• Udemy
• 3 hours 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Writing Creative Nonfiction

225 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore the entire process of writing creative nonfiction, from brainstorming for the perfect idea to getting your final product noticed by literary agents and publishers.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Creative Writing

Master the art of creative writing across multiple genres, from poetry and fiction to scripts and digital content, while developing professional editing and publishing skills for various platforms and audiences.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Hunan Normal University

Creative Writing

Master the art of creative expression through poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and drama. Develop essential writing techniques, explore diverse genres, and find your unique voice through hands-on practice and literary analysis.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Skillademia

Creative Writing Course for Beginners - Creative Development Tutorial

Unlock your creative writing potential with comprehensive guidance on styles, techniques, character development, and storytelling methods for both fiction and non-fiction.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Adrian Twarog

ChatGPT Tutorial - A Crash Course on Chat GPT for Beginners

47 ratings

Comprehensive guide exploring ChatGPT's capabilities, from basic usage to advanced applications like coding, writing, and content creation. Ideal for beginners seeking to harness AI's potential.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics

24 ratings

Explore songwriting techniques to express ideas and emotions effectively. Learn about prosody, develop your message, and create engaging lyrics and melodies. Suitable for beginners and experienced songwriters.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Writing Your Story

140 ratings at CreativeLive

Learn to craft compelling memoirs with Joyce Maynard. Develop storytelling skills, overcome writing challenges, and create a productive practice. Transform personal experiences into engaging narratives that resonate with readers.

• CreativeLive
• 5 hours 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Write Your Book: Start Strong and Get It Done

28 ratings at CreativeLive

Write Your Book: Start Strong and Get It Done with Jennie Nash

• CreativeLive
• 5 hours 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Write a Story

17 ratings at CreativeLive

Learn creative writing techniques from an acclaimed author. Develop characters, build plots, and craft compelling scenes through practical exercises and expert guidance.

• CreativeLive
• 4 hours 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

How to Write a Personal Essay

16 ratings at CreativeLive

Learn to craft compelling personal essays with guidance on theme development, narrative structure, and impactful storytelling techniques from celebrated author Joyce Maynard.

• CreativeLive
• 5 hours 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

How to Tell Your Story

Learn to craft compelling personal narratives through practical techniques, from finding story ideas to creating likable narrators, with guidance on writing authentically and effectively.

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Develop a Creative Mindset and Write!

Develop a Creative Mindset and Write! with Grant Faulkner

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Heart and Craft of Writing

Unlock your writing potential with expert tips on crafting vivid, sensory-rich prose. Learn to build unique voices, master pacing, and overcome creative blocks for a compelling first draft.

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Overcome Writer's Block

Discover techniques to overcome creative barriers, address underlying causes of writer's block, and develop an actionable plan to achieve your literary goals and unleash your authentic voice.

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course