Novel Writing Courses and Certifications

How to Edit the First Draft of Your Novel

Improve your novel's first draft with this 5-hour course, ideal for self-publishing authors and aspiring editors. Learn to polish your work for literary agents and readers.

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

Character-Driven Story Development for Your Novel or Screenplay

In this class we use character-driven insights to flesh out your story's three main characters: The Protagonist / Hero The Antagonist  The Ally We use character-driven insights to achieve the following: Identify the major components of your STORY.  Defin…

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Write a Bestselling Novel in 15 Steps

114 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn the storytelling structure at the heart of almost all great novels. Explore the 15 essential beats, or plot points, that compel readers to keep turning the page.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 3-4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Zero Draft: How to Start Writing a Novel

Learn how to transform an initial book idea into a physical plot board filled with scenes and different versions of the entire story

• Domestika
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Children's Novel Writing for Beginners

Learn to create contemporary and vibrant fiction for young readers, inspired by your memories.

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

Novel Writing: Bring Your Book Project to Life

Create a detailed plan for turning your book idea into a reality, from developing characters and a plot, to seeking inspiration for the writing process

• Domestika
• 3 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Sell Your Novel to a Major Publisher

48 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Get an insider's guide to selling your book and becoming a paid, published author.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 5 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Writing and Publishing Your First Fiction Novel

Develop an original idea into a compelling manuscript that’s ready to share with publishers by exploring story structure, characters, perspective, and editing

• Domestika
• 3 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

How to Write a Novel: Step-by-Step (Creative & Fiction Novel Book Writing)

”How to Write a Novel: Step-by-Step” provides a breakdown of essential aspects of writing Romance, Fantasy and Mystery novels. A must-have course for those who have no access to professional help and want something quick so that they can progress with wr…

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Transmedia Writing

59 ratings at Coursera

Unleash your creativity with Michigan State University's 6-week course. Develop your own intellectual property into a transmedia project, including a novel, screenplay, and video game concept.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Develop Blockbuster Story Ideas that Sell! (Writing Mastery)

1687 ratings at Udemy

Proven methods to unleash your creativity and brainstorm bestselling, high concept book and movie ideas

• Udemy
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Creative Writing - Get Writing, Keep Writing

845 ratings at Udemy

Unlock your creative writing potential with this fun, informal course. Learn to write daily, create engaging stories, and even earn from your writing. Suitable for busy lifestyles.

• Udemy
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Creative Writing: how to write a novel. The full course.

727 ratings at Udemy

A full creative writing course: create engaging characters, use a 3 act narrative structure and write smart dialogues.

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

Story Structure: 8 Essentials for Outlining Your Novel or Script

Learn to outline your novel or script using eight essential story points in this short online course, culminating in your own story outline project.

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

Creative Writing Project: Create a Character

Learn to create compelling characters for your novel, short story, or screenplay in less than an hour with this focused online course.

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