Learn how to use creative writing techniques to tell true stories and get them published in this free online course.

What if your words could create images of the world and take readers on exciting journeys to places they have never been? That's what creative nonfiction is all about. Creative nonfiction (CNF) goes beyond just telling a story: it uses words to express human experiences artistically. This course offers you the skills and techniques used in nonfiction writing, from developing a storyline to getting your story published and everything in between.

We first introduce you to the basics of nonfiction writing and its various forms. We explain how to identify target audiences and the purpose of your writing. We then show you how to craft narratives and apply storytelling techniques to meet that purpose. Research is a key component of creating compelling and credible creative nonfiction. We teach you how to incorporate research into your writing and describe the techniques used to craft writing different nonfiction genres.

This creative writing course then discusses the importance of editing and revising and provides various techniques and strategies you can use to improve your writing. We also demonstrate how to strengthen the clarity, coherence and overall quality of your text. Finally, we explore the ins and outs of the publishing industry and the effective marketing strategies used for nonfiction writing. This course has no prerequisites and is designed for anyone interested in writing who wants to enhance their CNF skills. This course draws on journalistic practices to show you how to create nonfiction narratives that are both informative and engaging, be they feature articles or your own story. Sign up to let your inner writer flourish and learn how to tell stories that matter.