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Effective Editing: How to Take Your Writing to the Next Level
65 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Learn step-by-step self-editing techniques to enhance your narrative writing, from plot and character development to dialogue and prose refinement, with guidance from a professional editor.
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How to Create an Online Course
167 ratings at Coursera

Develop practical skills to create engaging, accessible online learning materials. Explore audience targeting, active learning, narrative writing, and digital tools for effective eLearning design.
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Unbound: Teen Creative Writing Level 1 (Self-Paced)
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Unleash your creativity and discover your unique writing voice in this teen creative writing course.
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Creative Writing 101: 6 Weeks (Live Online)
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Unleash your creativity and explore the world of creative writing with confidence in this immersive course.
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Creative Writing 101: 6 Weeks (Self-Paced)
748 ratings at CourseHorse

Unleash your creativity and explore the world of creative writing with confidence in this immersive course.
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- 142 hours
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Smarter Balanced Assessments - ELA Grades 6-8: Test Prep & Practice

Comprehensive ELA preparation for grades 6-8, covering grammar, comprehension, literary analysis, and various writing styles. Includes engaging videos, quizzes, and practice tests to ensure readiness for SBA assessments.
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Writing & Composition: Lesson Plans & Activities

Comprehensive resources for teaching writing, including lesson plans, activities, and rubrics to enhance composition instruction across various genres and formats.
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Common Core ELA Grade 8 - Writing: Standards

Enhance 8th grade writing skills with engaging lessons on arguments, narratives, research, and more. Aligned with Common Core standards to improve composition and critical thinking abilities.
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NY Times Worthy Personal Essay 101 with Brett Paesel (Live Online)
62 ratings at CourseHorse

Unlock the secrets to writing a compelling personal essay with expert guidance from a published writer.
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Screenwriting 101 with Chris Reed (Live Online)
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Ready to dive into screenwriting? Veteran screenwriter Chris Reed, known for his work with Disney and the iconic "The Lion King," will guide you through crafting compelling characters and structuring your film.
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Memoir 101: Memoir Essentials Class with Erika Schickel (Live Online)
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Explore the art of transforming personal experiences into captivating narratives with memoirist Erika Schickel.
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NY Times Worthy Personal Essay with Clare Almand (Live Online)
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Transform your personal story into an essay worthy of top-tier publications like the New York Times.
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NY Times Worthy Personal Essay with Laura Cathcart Robbins (Live Online)
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Unlock the secrets to crafting a New York Times-worthy personal essay with expert guidance from published author Laura Cathcart Robbins.
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Personal Essay 1 with Tammy Delatorre (Live Online)
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Master the art of crafting compelling personal narratives that captivate readers and leave a lasting impact.
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