Fiction Writing Courses and Certifications

University of Lincoln

Introduction to Writing Fiction

21 ratings at FutureLearn

Hone your creative writing and editing skills as you learn how to craft compelling characters and atmospheric settings.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Fiction 101: Writing a Novel

Anyone can be a writer — we’re all storytellers. It’s just a matter of sitting down and putting your stories to paper. In this nine-part class, bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson teaches you how to…

• Craftsy
• 1 hour 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Writing Authentic Fiction: How to Build a Believable Character

Join best-selling author Sabaa Tahir in this under 1-hour course to learn how to craft authentic, compelling characters for your fiction writing, including conducting character interviews.

• Skillshare
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Writing for Online Engagement: Fiction in a Digital World

Learn to write engaging online fiction with Wattpad Star Rebecca Sky. Gain insights into writing techniques, marketing, and building a community around your work. Ideal for all levels.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Writing Fiction: Create a Retelling of Your Favorite Story

Join best-selling author Kiersten White in this under 1-hour course to learn how to retell your favorite story uniquely and innovatively, perfect for writers of any level.

• Skillshare
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Introducción a la escritura de historias de ficción

Aprende a crear relatos únicos a partir del estudio de las bases de la narrativa

• Domestika
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

How to Write a Novel: Writing the Draft

Move from outline to draft writing with crucial craft lessons from MFA faculty on scene design, dialogue, character development and plot.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• 23rd Apr, 2024
• Paid Course

Write Your First Novel

304 ratings at Coursera

Learn to write your first novel with this 26-week course from Michigan State University. Gain skills to create, write, and complete a fully-realized novel ready for publication.

• Coursera
• 5 days 7 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Editing and Proofreading Masterclass | Dominate Writing, Punctuation & Grammar

1 review

Master editing and proofreading skills with this comprehensive online course. Learn to spot common text errors, enhance text quality, and secure freelancing jobs. Course duration: 3-4 hours.

• Skillshare
• 3 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Screenwriting & Storytelling Blueprint: Hero's Two Journeys

2381 ratings at Udemy

Filmmaking is all about storytelling. Screenwriting experts Michael Hauge & Chris Vogler teach this game changing class.

• Udemy
• 8 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Master the 5 Key Elements of Story

1480 ratings at Udemy

Learn the 5 key elements of storytelling in less than an hour. Gain insights to improve your writing and engage your audience more profoundly. Ideal for fiction and memoir writers.

• Udemy
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Worldbuilding Workshop: Writing Great Fantasy

1251 ratings at Udemy

Writing fantasy: The step-by-step method to writing a believable and compelling world that will enchant your readers

• Udemy
• 4 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Humor Writing: How to Think, Write, Speak, and Be Funnier!

882 ratings at Udemy

Great for Writing & Public Speaking: Learn the Techniques Professional Humorists Use to Create Consistently Funny Comedy

• Udemy
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

How to Plan and Outline Novels (Using Scrivener)

703 ratings at Udemy

Learn the Step-by-Step "Story Beats" Process That Two Bestselling Writers Use To Publish 1.5 Million Words a Year

• Udemy
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Crafting Dynamic Characters (Writing Mastery)

541 ratings at Udemy

Learn to create unforgettable characters for your novels and short stories with this 5-hour course. Gain insights from industry experts and apply practical tools to develop dynamic, reader-engaging characters.

• Udemy
• 5 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course