Creative Writing Coursera

Overview

You will master the techniques that good writers use to compose a bracing story, populated with memorable characters in an interesting setting, written in a fresh descriptive style. You will analyze and constructively evaluate peer writing. In the Capstone, you will draft, rewrite, and complete a substantial original story in the genre of your choosing.

The courses are designed for anyone from the aspiring short story writer to established novelist. Whether you have a finished novel sitting on your desk calling for a fresh look or have had the germ of an idea for a decade, this Creative Writing Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with Wesleyan University gives you tools to achieve your goal. 

Through 4 courses focused on a key aspect of writing, and taken in any order you choose, you will develop a stronger ability to not only refine your writing, but critique writing in general and find inspiration in the works you are already reading.

Advance your subject-matter expertise

• Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts

• Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects

• Develop a deep understanding of key concepts

• Earn a career certificate from Wesleyan University

Skills you'll gain

• Short Story Writing

• Fiction Writing

• Creativity

• Copy Editing