Writing Courses

Creative Writing: The Craft of Character

7 ratings

At the center of a good story are the characters in it. In this course aspiring writers will discover how to build and bring to life complex, vivid and unforgettable characters.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters

6 ratings

How can you bring your resume to the top of the pile? You will learn how to convert a boring resume into a dynamic asset statement that conveys your talents in the language that an employer understands.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Becoming the Next Bill Nye: Writing and Hosting the Educational Show (January IAP 2015)

Becoming the Next Bill Nye is about using video production techniques to develop your ability to engagingly convey your passions for science, technology, engineering, and / or math.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 21 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Learn to Teach Java: Writing Classes and Arrays

14 ratings at Coursera

Learn Java class design and arrays, and gain skills to teach these concepts effectively using the CS Awesome textbook. Ideal for AP Computer Science A instructors or university-level programming teachers.

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

Business Writing

5 ratings

This course will teach you how to apply the top ten principles of good business writing to your work, how to deploy simple tools to dramatically improve your writing, and how to execute organization, structure, and revision to communicate more masterfull…

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

Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

794 ratings at Coursera

Learn to craft a compelling TV or web series pilot script through hands-on writing exercises, peer feedback, and structured guidance. Develop your unique concept into a polished, pitch-ready screenplay and series bible.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C

827 ratings at Coursera

Learn to write, compile, run, test, and debug C code efficiently using a systematic approach and best practices for novice and professional programmers.

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

Better Business Writing in English

513 ratings at Coursera

Do you need to write more easily and effectively in English? This course will provide the tools to help you do just that.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

How to Write a Winning Resume - Top Resume Writing Tips

9 ratings

Learn top resume writing techniques to create a standout application, including crafting compelling summaries, formatting for ATS, and highlighting achievements for various experience levels.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cursive Writing for Beginners

9 ratings

Learn cursive handwriting techniques for beginners, covering alphabet formation, words, and sentences. Practice with various topics like animals, colors, and shapes to improve skills.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

English for Effective Business Writing

473 ratings at Coursera

This course aims to improve your Business English writing skills by developing your use of vocabulary, grammar, understanding of different business writing genres, and your ability to write professional business documents.

• Coursera
• 1 day 5 hours 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Video Game Writing Essentials

21 ratings at edX

Learn the essentials of writing for video games, from how games are developed and what game writers do, to the ways game stories differ from other kinds of stories.

• 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 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)