Short Story Writing Courses and Certifications

Short Story Writing with Ian Ross Singleton (Live Online)

1129 ratings at CourseHorse

Discover the art of short story writing by exploring techniques from literary masters like Chekhov, Kafka, and Baldwin.

• CourseHorse
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• $450.00

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

Advanced Short Story Writing with Lauren Acampora (Live Online)

62 ratings at CourseHorse

Refine your storytelling craft with expert guidance and advanced techniques focused on subtext, tone, dialogue, and narrative structure.

• CourseHorse
• 15 hours
• Self-Paced
• $495.00

Advanced Short Story Writing with Amy Silverberg (Live Online)

62 ratings at CourseHorse

Refine your short fiction with expert guidance on subtext, dialogue, POV, and crafting the perfect ending.

• CourseHorse
• 15 hours
• Self-Paced
• $495.00

Short Story 2: Writing Workshop with Amy Silverberg (Live Online)

62 ratings at CourseHorse

Elevate your short story craft with expert guidance from Amy Silverberg.

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

Short Story 1: Writing Workshop with Rebecca Saltzman (Live Online)

62 ratings at CourseHorse

Aspiring to publish your short story in a top literary journal? Join Rebecca Saltzman, a writer for *The New Yorker* and *McSweeney's*, as she guides you through crafting a heartfelt tale.

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

Joyce Carol Oates Teaches The Art Of The Short Story

The award-winning author and Princeton University creative writing professor teaches you how to tap into your storytelling instincts. Find ideas from your own experiences and perceptions, experiment with structure, and improve your craft, one sentence at…

• MasterClass
• 3 hours 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Flash Fiction & Nonfiction (Zoom) (Live Online)

752 ratings at CourseHorse

Master the art of flash storytelling and craft powerful, concise pieces that captivate readers.

• CourseHorse
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• $210.00

Short Story 101 with Katherine Taylor (Live Online)

62 ratings at CourseHorse

Aspire to see your short story in a top literary journal? Join Katherine Taylor’s online class to master the essentials of short fiction.

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

Writing Short Stories: The Essential Guide

1290 ratings at Udemy

Discover how to create short fiction for magazines and other markets

• Udemy
• 3 hours 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Creative Writing Help

A quick review course focused on improving creative writing through a guide to writing short stories.

• Study.com
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Great American Short Stories: A Guide for Writers and Readers

34 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Plunge into several centuries of short stories in the American tradition, looking at how to write them, how to read them, and how to appreciate their powerful influence.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 13 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

DCE- 03: Short Story

Learn to build short stories from plot, atmosphere, character, and narration, then experiment with detective fiction, children’s writing, and contemporary narrative forms.

• Swayam
• 16 weeks
• Available until Nov 15, 2026
• Free Online Course

Career Certificate

Creative Writing

6436 ratings at Coursera

Master plot, character, setting and description, and style across short story, narrative essay, and memoir, critique peer work, then draft and complete an original story.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Neil Gaiman Teaches The Art Of Storytelling

Learn how to find your unique voice, develop original ideas, and breathe life into your characters.

• MasterClass
• 4 hours 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available