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Contrary to popular belief, a “sense of humor" is not a magical “gift" a few special people are born with. Humor and writing are skills anyone can develop. In this online workshop, award-winning humorist and bestselling author Dave Fox teaches you how! Discover the techniques professional comedy writers use to write consistently funny material. You'll learn how to think, write, speak, and be funnier.

Website: https://www.udemy.com/

Categories: Comedy

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$55.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced, est. 4 hours

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

The Regulatory Affairs & Medical Writing course provides insights into creating clear and precise documents in clinical and regulatory settings. Learn strategies and techniques to communicate effectively, gaining confidence in your collaborations within these environments.

Website: https://www.udemy.com/

Categories: Medical

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$45.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced, est. 45 minutes

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

There are two big take-aways in this course: the strategy for entering and winning writing competitions and awards in general, and a technique for conception and development of a powerful Science Fiction story. By combining the two, you can learn a complete process to win an award for an SF short story...

Website: https://www.udemy.com/

Categories: Science Fiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$45.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced, est. 1 hour

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This class will explore the principles of (Western) narrative construction and how these principles/techniques can be used in both fiction and non-fiction/memoir. We will base the class on readings made available to the participants, including work by ZZ Packer, Gish Jen, Junot Diaz, Jhumpa Lahiri, Garrett Hongo.

Website: https://loft.org/classes/

Categories: Fiction

Start date:

April, 2025

Price:

$40.00

Based in Minneapolis

Level: Any

Length: 1 session (4 hours)

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course is a beginner's guide to learning stand up comedy and will explain and instruct you how to write and deliver jokes. The advice and tips in this course can be also be applied to many everyday situations and helpful to many different people, including public speaking and daily conversation.

Website: https://www.udemy.com/

Categories: Comedy

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$50.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced, est. 2 hours

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

In these two courses on Science Fiction and Space Opera writing, you'll explore the familiar conventions and tropes of 20th-century SF. Learn how to construct plots, develop characters, create immersive worlds, and weave stories that offer an optimistic vision of the future while ensuring a satisfying reading experience.

Website: https://www.udemy.com/

Categories: Science Fiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$45.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced, est. 1 hour

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This is a fun and practical creative writing course designed to get YOU excited about creating your own works of fiction, poetry, drama, and creative non-fiction - the four genres of creative writing. Writing techniques, literary devices, and specialized skills will be covered to help you discover, perfect, and share your own writer's voice.

Website: https://www.udemy.com/

Categories: Book, Poetry, Playwriting, Screenplay, and Nonfiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$110.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced, est. 12 hours

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course will also dive into the advantages and disadvantages of creating your own blog or opting to join an established outlet. The journalistic landscape has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. For starters, in today’s competitive environment just having strong writing skills won’t do the trick. We’ll thoroughly cover why today’s writer needs to have more in their repertoire than just a strong pen game.

Website: https://www.udemy.com/

Categories: Sports

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$55.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced, est. 3.5 hours

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course teaches the basics of magazine writing and how to tailor articles to various audiences for different publications. From terms well-known in the industry, to the typical hierarchy of staff members for magazines, and what makes a good freelance writer, this is a comprehensive writing course for anyone who wants to learn more about this industry.

Website: https://www.udemy.com/

Categories: Magazine and Freelance

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$35.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced, est. 1.5 hours

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Learn the components of successful storytelling... plot, character, and place. Learn how to juggle them all like a professional. Learn how to discipline yourself to put the first words on the page. Learn the even greater discipline required to put the last words on the page.

Website: https://www.udemy.com/course/writenow/

Categories: Book and Short Story

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$90.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced, est. 30 hours

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course is designed for children 8-12 years of age who are interested in writing their own mysteries. National Board Certified elementary school teacher and award-winning author Steve Reifman will take young writers step-by-step from the beginning of the writing process to the end and help them craft stories that keep readers guessing and on the edge of their seats!

Website: https://www.udemy.com/

Categories: Kids

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$55.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced, est. 3.5 hours

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Even the tiniest of hands can learn to write full paragraphs, even if he or she can currently only write simple sentences. Students will connect to learning as fun! (Isn't that what it's all about anyway?) This is how life long learners are created.

Website: https://www.udemy.com/course/

Categories: Kids

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$30.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced, est. 1 hour

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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