Best Creative Writing Courses

These free online creative writing courses will teach you how to craft original and self-expressive writing. Creative writing encourages writers to exercise their creative minds and use their imaginations. It helps improve memory function and promote greater feelings of happiness among other benefits. It is also a great way to jumpstart a career in creative writing or improve an existing one....…Read More

0 Free Courses
0 Learners
0 Certificates & Diplomas Earned

Certificate

Beginner Level

education

Principles of Creative Writing

2 - 3 hrs 15,637 learners

You Will Learn How To

List the core elements of effective storytelling
Discuss the purpose and power of creative writing
Identify the two writing genres
Outline important grammatical rules that affe... Read More

Certificate

Beginner Level

education

Writing for Young Readers

2 - 3 hrs 25,403 learners

You Will Learn How To

Explain about structural elements, such as character and...
Describe the copyediting and proofreading stage, where y...
Explain the different publishing methods available, from...
Outline effective writing habits and use your... Read More

Certificate

Beginner Level

personal-development

Setting up a Successful Travel Blog

2 - 3 hrs 1,467 learners

You Will Learn How To

Explain the concept of blogging and its many uses
Identify the common elements of a blog
Describe the concepts of a travel blog and tr... Read More

Certificate

Beginner Level

education

Screenwriting

4-5 hrs 20,871 learners

You Will Learn How To

Define ‘screenwriting’
Recall how to maintain motivation
Recognize the importance of research and development to ...
Analyze the evolution of the genre Read More

Certificate

Advanced Level

education

Understanding Poetry Writing

4-5 hrs 4,516 learners

You Will Learn How To

Explain the concept of poetry and poetic forms
Outline how to find poetry and become a skilled writer
Identify the five sensory experiences of poetry
Indicate the various types of repetition and ... Read More

Certificate

Beginner Level

education

Basic Theory of Creative Writing

2 - 3 hrs 31,241 learners

You Will Learn How To

Describe a good piece of creative writing and the method...
Outline ways to get ideas and start writing regularly
Describe the essentials of character development and dis...
Explain how to write plots in prose and verse... Read More

Certificate

Beginner Level

personal-development

Screenwriting Techniques and Processes

3-4 hrs 2,590 learners

You Will Learn How To

Apply the methods, principles and techniques needed to c...
Discuss different screenwriting genres and their unique ...
Plan and develop magical stories that win the... Read More

Certificate

Beginner Level

personal-development

Introduction to Songwriting

2 - 3 hrs 7,812 learners

You Will Learn How To

Identify your own artistic identity and voice
Recognise the importance of honesty and emotional connec...
Outline the techniques and concepts that go into creatin...
Define the ‘unique point of view’ methods use... Read More

Certificate

Feature Writing: The Art of Telling Stories

Advanced Level

personal-development

Feature Writing: The Art of Telling Stories

2 - 3 hrs 3,841 learners

You Will Learn How To

Discuss the role of research and fact-checking in the de...
Explain the concept of feature writing and compare it to...
Discuss how to identify and develop ideas for... Read More

Certificate

Beginner Level

personal-development

English Writing Skills

2 - 3 hrs 89,436 learners

You Will Learn How To

Describe what writing is and various writing styles used
Identify various triggers in writing and how to write fo...
Discuss some writing styles and the information they are...
Describe how to combine different writing sty... Read More

Certificate

A Comprehensive Guide to Creative Writing

Intermediate Level

personal-development

A Comprehensive Guide to Creative Writing

2 - 3 hrs 19,939 learners

You Will Learn How To

Define ‘creative writing’
Distinguish between fiction and nonfiction writing
Describe the process of creating believable, ... Read More

Certificate

Advanced Level

personal-development

Mastering the Art of Persuasive Writing

3-4 hrs 21,467 learners

You Will Learn How To

Explain how words are used as a mechanism for changing m...
Discuss how language can be used to pursue professional ...
Analyze the skills required to become a ‘grea... Read More

Certificate

Beginner Level

marketing

Essential Tips for Copywriting

2 - 3 hrs 18,628 learners

You Will Learn How To

Define and list the elements of copywriting
Analyse the basics of copywriting from style to tone
Explain how to write eye-catching headlines and attentio...
Identify the components of online copywriting Read More

Certificate

Advanced Level

education

Creative Non-Fiction Writings

2 - 3 hrs 2,725 learners

You Will Learn How To

Outline the key forms of nonfiction writing and their di...
Analyse the elements of narrative structure in nonfictio...
Explain how to create strong openings and hooks in nonfi...
Recognise the importance of thorough research... Read More

Certificate

Intermediate Level

personal-development

How to Write and Publish a Novel

2 - 3 hrs 10,707 learners

You Will Learn How To

List all of the tangible and intangible requirements for...
Outline the various methods for coming up with novel ide...
Indicate the characteristics of a bestselling novel
Explain how you intend to prepare for and wri... Read More

Certificate

Intermediate Level

personal-development

Poetry Writing for Beginners

3-4 hrs 3,264 learners

You Will Learn How To

Identify different types of poetry and reasons for writi...
Distinguish between the abstract and concrete concepts o...
Classify the rhymes and alliteration (consonance pattern...
Describe the importance of keeping a poetic j... Read More

Benefits Of An Alison Certificate

Certify Your Skills
A CPD accredited Alison Certificate certifies the skills you’ve learned
Stand Out From The Crowd
Add your Alison Certification to your resumé and stay ahead of the competition
Advance in Your Career
Share your Alison Certification with potential employers to show off your skills and capabilities