Scientific Writing Courses

Writing Video Game Scenes and Dialogue

Learn the fundamentals of writing cinematics, cutscenes, and in-game dialogue.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Writing Video Game Characters

Learn how to make effective, memorable video game characters, from protagonists and antagonists to NPCs.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Credential

Writing for Video Games

Develop essential skills for video game writing, including character creation, dialogue, worldbuilding, and interactive narrative. Learn industry practices and build a portfolio for a career in game writing.

• edX
• 30 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $944.00
• 6 courses

Writing with Generative AI

17 ratings at Coursera

Explore generative AI for writing, learning to evaluate tools, understand context, assess ethical considerations, and effectively integrate AI into your writing process.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Transmedia Writing

66 ratings at Coursera

Develop an original story across multiple platforms: novel, screenplay, and video game. Learn writing techniques, adapt content, and engage in peer reviews to enhance creativity and critical thinking.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Credential

Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music

2094 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive songwriting program covering lyrics, melody, arrangement, and production using Ableton Live. Develop hit-making strategies and transform ideas into polished demos with guidance from award-winning Berklee faculty.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders

489 ratings at Coursera

In this course, you’ll learn essential writing skills that you can apply in your daily activities on the job as an engineering leader.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

论文写作初阶（Academic Writing and Research）

47 ratings at Coursera

本课面向有志于学术研究和具有论文写作需求的高年级本科生和研究生同学，适合人文社会科学、特别是法学专业的学生学习，也欢迎理工科学生选修。教学内容主要集中于学术研究的基本方法与一般理念，既包括学术论文的提问、选题、谋篇、布局和实际写作，也包括学术资源特别是综合性与专业性数据库的检索和使用。

• Coursera
• 21 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space

262 ratings at Coursera

In this course, we provide practical insights into how to write an academic essay. We show you how to develop the academic skills needed to be a competent academic writer.

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

文物精品与文化中国：文字与乐礼 | Relics of Chinese History - Part 3: Writing System, Rites and Music

1 rating

Discover how writing systems and music played a major role in Chinese history through the study of artifacts and relics. This course uses high-quality cultural relics as an introduction and uses the academic process of exploring Chinese civilization as a…

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Writing, Presenting and Submitting Scientific Papers in English | 英文科技论文写作与学术报告

5 ratings at edX

Learn to write, present, and publish scientific papers in English, covering academic conventions, cultural differences, and research funding applications for international success.

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

Just Reading and Writing in English | 生活英语读写

21 ratings at edX

Learn how to read and write in English in the context of lectures and academic texts. Reading promotes writing, and writing assists reading! Master the correct reading skills and writing skills, allowing you to achieve a leap in English reading and writi…

• edX
• 15 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Creative writing and critical reading

31 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Creative writing and critical reading, explores the importance of reading as part of a creative writer’s development at the postgraduate level. You will gain inspiration and ideas...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Credential

Creative Writing

6383 ratings at Coursera

Develop your storytelling skills across short story, narrative essay, and memoir genres. Master techniques for plot, character, setting, and style through analysis and peer evaluation. Create a substantial original piece in your chosen genre.

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

English for Doing Business in Asia – Writing

Introducing strategies for developing your written English communication skills in the context of doing business in Asia.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)