Creative Writing

169 Short courses in Creative Writing

Oxford Summer Courses4,0(1)

Oxford, United Kingdom

Creative Writing

Oxford Summer Courses – Creative Writing develops students’ ability to write compelling fiction, prose, and poetry. Explore character, plot, voice, and dialogue through tutorial-style teaching in small groups while studying Creative Writing in Oxford.

Short Course Full-time On-campus

13 days$7,414/full

University of Windsor4,3(33)

Online Top 4% in Worldwide

Writing Foundations - Improve Precision

The Writing Foundations - Improve Precision course offered by University of Windsor is delivered through four consecutive workshops, each one focusing on key topics that will provide you with the skills necessary to enhance your writing for a variety of purposes.

Certificate Part-time Online

22 days$107/full

University of Canterbury3,9(26)

Christchurch, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide

Indigenous Narrative

The University of Canterbury's Certificate in Indigenous Narrative will introduce you to indigenous storytelling in the digital media industry, from films to video games and more.

Certificate Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$9,984/yr

University of Reading4,2(31)

Online Top 2% in Worldwide

A Beginners' Guide to Writing in English for University Study

Within this A Beginners' Guide to Writing in English for University Study Certificate from the University of Reading you'll learn how to use English for study at university or college and develop your writing skills, vocabulary and grammar.

Certificate Part-time Online

1 month$85/full

Engineering Institute of Technology4,2(25)

Online

Professional Certificate of Competency in Specification and Technical Writing

This Professional Certificate of Competency in Specification and Technical Writing from the Engineering Institute of Technology is designed for engineers and technicians who need to understand how to research and prepare technical documents, especially those requiring technical specifications, proposals and reports.

Certificate Part-time Online

3 monthsTuition not available

University of Pisa4,1(157)

Pisa, Italy Top 2% in Worldwide

Writing the Essay Beyond Borders

The Easter School invites students and writers to engage with the essay as a dynamic form of inquiry, reflection, and intervention in a planetary context. As we confront interconnected crises—ecological collapse, digital acceleration, post-truth discourse, and the evolving role of AI—the essay may be considered as a crucial tool for thinking, imagining, and engaging with the world.

Certificate Full-time On-campus

4 daysFree

University of Pisa4,1(157)

Pisa, Italy Top 2% in Worldwide

Hues of Writing (HoW). Theatre writing

The 2026 edition of the Summer School will focus on playwriting and the rewriting and adaptation of literary texts for theater and stage performance.

Certificate Full-time On-campus

6 days$577/full

UCLA Extension4,0(1)

Los Angeles, United States

Screenwriting - Film and TV Comprehensive

Write feature film and TV scripts, and learn about production in this comprehensive Screenwriting - Film and TV Comprehensive programme at UCLA Extension designed primarily for international students who want to study in the entertainment capital of the world.

Certificate Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$10,995/yr

Udemy4,7(3)

Online

The Complete Freelance Writing Online Course - Beginner to Pro

At The Complete Freelance Writing Online Course - Beginner to Pro from Udemy you will learn How to Get Paid to Write Online, Make Good Money, and Work From Anywhere.

Certificate Part-time Online

1 days$55/full

The Open University UK4,2(173)

Online Top 5% in Worldwide

Advanced Creative Writing

Advanced Creative Writing from The Open University UK develops your writing ability by widening your generic range and developing your knowledge of style.

Short Course Part-time Online

7 months$5,964/full

Warnborough College4,7(3)

Online

Editing Part 1

Very few people can immediately write a lucid and well-expressed piece of work. In most cases, the final draft is smoothed and polished so that others can readily understand the writer’s message. To learn more about being an editor, join the Editing Part 1 course from Warnborough College.

Certificate Part-time Online

$533/full

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama4,0(3)

Online

Playwriting for Performers - The Solo Show (online)

Working with an established playwright with experience in performing solo shows this course will give you the tools to create your own monologue play. The Playwriting for Performers - The Solo Show (online) programme is offered by The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

Short Course Part-time Online

$371/full

Royal College of Art4,4(24)

Online

Typography (Online)

Develop your typographic expertise in an open and experimental online environment with this short course in Typography (Online) offered by Royal College of Art, under the expert guidance of Adrian Shaughnessy and other tutors.

Short Course Part-time Online

1 monthTuition not available

Warnborough College4,7(3)

Online

Technical Writing (Advanced)

Join the Technical Writing (Advanced) course from Warnborough College and develop skills to write technical information for a variety of different purposes.

Certificate Part-time Online

$533/full

Arts University Bournemouth4,5(126)

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Creative Writing - An Introduction (Stage 1)

On this Creative Writing - An Introduction (Stage 1) course at the Arts University Bournemouth, you’ll be taught the essential skills of creative writing – perfect if you’re an aspiring writer or if you’re prepping for a bigger writing project. You'll develop your skills across a range of forms, including flash fiction, short stories, novels, and poetry.

Certificate Full-time On-campus

2 months$506/full

Warnborough College4,7(3)

Online

Technical Writing

Technical Writing is different to other forms of writing. Join this course from Warnborough College to learn more.

Certificate Part-time Online

$67/full

Udemy4,7(3)

Online

Ninja Writing - The Four Levels Of Writing Mastery

With Ninja Writing - The Four Levels Of Writing Mastery from Udemy you can turn Your Business Writing, Blogs, Books & Essays Into Masterpieces.

Certificate Part-time Online

1 days$140/full

Coursera4,1(100)

Online

Writing and Editing - Drafting

This Writing and Editing - Drafting course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Michigan is part of the Good with Words: Writing and Editing Specialization.

Certificate Part-time Online

7 daysTuition not available

Coursera4,1(100)

Online

High-Impact Business Writing

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 with the High-Impact Business Writing course is offered by Coursera in partnership with University of California Irvine

Certificate Part-time Online

1 daysTuition not available

Royal College of Art4,4(24)

Online

The Graphic Novel: visual storytelling (Online)

Unleash your imagination and master new methods of self-expression via visual storytelling, live online under the expert guidance of RCA tutor Professor Andrzej Klimowski with this short course in The Graphic Novel: visual storytelling (Online) at Royal College of Art.

Short Course Part-time Online

1 month$1,788/full