Creative Writing

183 Short courses in Creative Writing

University of Reading4,2(34)

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$86/full

Oxford Summer Courses

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$7,317/full

University of Canterbury4,0(28)

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$9,950/yr

University of Windsor4,3(38)

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$108/full

UCL4,0(122)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Scientific Writing in Context

The Scientific Writing in Context course from UCL Summer School aims to guide you through writing a scientific research paper, as applied to the physical sciences, for an audience of peers.

Certificate Full-time On-campus

19 days$3,988/full

Engineering Institute of Technology4,2(24)

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

UCL4,0(122)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

The Creative Writing course from UCL Summer School invites you to explore and experiment with your creative writing strengths and preferences. This course is offered in two sessions: Session One: Monday 29 June – Friday 17 July 2026. Session Two: Monday 20 July – Friday 7 August 2026

Certificate Full-time On-campus

19 days$3,988/full

UCL4,0(122)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Fairy Tales and their Retellings

The Fairy Tales and their Retellings course from UCL Summer School will introduce different forms of storytelling, exploring the origins and evolution of fairy tales with a focus on contemporary retellings.

Certificate Full-time On-campus

19 days$3,988/full

University of Pisa4,1(158)

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$581/full

University of Pisa4,1(158)

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

Coursera4,2(93)

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 daysFree

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

Online

Screenwriting - An Introduction (online)

Meeting twice a week for eight intensive lessons this screenwriting course is an exciting opportunity to work with an established writer to explore the fundamentals of writing for film and television. The Screenwriting - An Introduction (online) programme is offered by The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

Short Course Part-time Online

2 months$419/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

1 month$366/full

Malmö University4,1(60)

Online Top 8% in Worldwide

Creative Writing I

Malmö University offers the Creative Writing I programme.

Short Course Part-time Online

5 months$2,643/full

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

London, United Kingdom

Playwriting - Intermediate

In this Playwriting - Intermediate short course offered at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama students will be meeting once a week for eight intensive lessons.

Short Course Full-time On-campus

2 months$466/full

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

London, United Kingdom

Playwriting - An Introduction

Meeting once a week for eight intensive lessons this Playwriting - An Introduction course at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is an exciting opportunity to work with an established playwright to explore the fundamentals of writing a play.

Short Course Full-time On-campus

2 months$466/full

London Film School4,5(2)

Online

Writers' Gym

Has the fun gone out of your writing? Do you feel stuck, finding it hard to make a routine? Are you looking for new ways into storytelling? The London Film School's Writers' Gym can help you with this.

Short Course Part-time Online

2 months$666/full

The Open University UK4,2(170)

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

3 monthsTuition not available

Singapore Management University4,1(23)

Singapore, Singapore Top 5% in Worldwide

Clearly Write - Effective Writing for Executives

In this highly interactive Clearly Write - Effective Writing for Executives course at Singapore Management University, you will learn the concept of effective writing and techniques on how to write more clearly, concisely and persuasively.

Certificate Full-time On-campus

2 days$1,361/full

University of Oxford4,2(115)

Online Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Learn to Write Flash Fiction

The Learn to Write Flash Fiction workshop offered by University of Oxford is suitable for beginners, as well as experienced writers who wish to explore this form in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Short Course Part-time Online

2 days$160/full