Essay Writing Courses

How to Write an Essay

28 ratings

An introduction to academic writing for English Language Learners, focusing on essay development, grammatical correctness, and self-editing.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 5-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Writing in the Sciences

14 ratings

Enhance scientific writing skills through practical exercises, covering manuscript structure, peer review, grant writing, ethical publishing, and communicating with broader audiences.

• Coursera
• 1 day 6 hours 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking

5 ratings

Gain critical communication skills in writing and public speaking with this introduction to American political rhetoric.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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

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Academic and Business Writing

18 ratings

An introduction to academic and business writing for English Language Learners, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, structure, editing, and publication.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mastering Style: The Learning and Teaching of Writing

2 ratings

Explore effective writing techniques, classic style theory, and challenges in academic and journalistic writing with insights from Steven Pinker and Jill Abramson.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Writing for Academic and Public Audiences - Professor Duncan White

Explore the transition from academic to public writing with Professor Duncan White, discussing craft, audience, and practical advice for aspiring writers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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Creative Writing

20 ratings

I'm Brandon Sanderson, and I write stories of the fantastic: fantasy, science fiction, and thrillers. Learn about plot, wordbuilding, short stories, character, and publishing.

• YouTube
• 15 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Stanford Lecture: Mathematical Writing - Refereeing

Explore the art of refereeing mathematical papers with Professor Knuth, covering essential aspects of peer review and scholarly communication in mathematics.

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

Stanford Lecture- Mathematical Writing - Refereeing

Explore the intricacies of mathematical refereeing with Professor Knuth, delving into best practices for evaluating and critiquing scholarly work in mathematics.

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

Public AI Assistant to Worldwide Knowledge - Writing Research Articles with Full Citations

Explore Genie, Stanford's AI assistant that creates comprehensive research articles with full citations by simulating expert discussions, retrieving information, and addressing topics from lifestyle to scientific research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

High-Impact Business Writing

8 ratings

Effective writing is a powerful tool in the business environment. Learn how to articulate your thoughts in a clear and concise manner that will allow your ideas to be better understood by your readers.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Advanced Writing

7 ratings

After completing this course, you will be able to plan and write a more sophisticated argument essay.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot

15 ratings

Discover the art of crafting compelling plots, from structure and scene-building to character development and revision techniques. Enhance your storytelling skills and bring your narratives to life.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Credential

Business Writing Bootcamp

671 ratings at Noble Desktop

Master essential grammar, effective writing techniques, and advanced strategies to create professional business documents with confidence and clarity.

• Noble Desktop
• 18 hours
• Available until May 29, 2026
• $695.00