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Free Travel Writing Course
Women on the Road
This course guides aspiring travel writers through techniques to find angles for stories, sell their writing, and understand what editors want. It includes six lessons focusing on various aspects of travel writing, especially practical skills and strategies for making stories appealing.
Website: https://www.women-on-the-road.com
Categories: Travel and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced over 6 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Young Writer's Blueprint
Writing Blueprints
A hands-on, step-by-step guide for children ages 6-10 focusing on gathering ideas, character creation, writing short stories, longer works, poetry, and editing. Includes downloadable videos, worksheets, and writing prompts for offline use.
Website: https://writingblueprints.com/p/writing-course-ages-6-10
Categories: Kids, Poetry, and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong
Yale University
The course teaches how to read medical research papers, spot errors in methodology, understand statistical graphics, and verify claims in news articles. It covers study design, research methods, and addresses biases and fraud in medical research.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/courses
Categories: Medical and Free
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 16 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
University of Pennsylvania
This course is designed for non-native English speakers to enhance their English skills in scientific contexts. It covers vocabulary expansion and essential language skills for effective communication in STEM fields through engaging with topics like climate change, renewable energy, and nanotechnology.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/learn/stem
Categories: Scientific and Free
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Est. 34 hours to complete
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing the Short
Young Screenwriters
A 6-module course designed to help aspiring screenwriters craft a compelling short script in just 5 weeks. Includes over 25 HD videos, personalized feedback on 5 projects, and guidance on structure and storytelling.
Website: https://youngscreenwriters.teachable.com/
Categories: Screenplay, Free, and Playwriting
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
5 weeks (6 modules)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
South Manchester Writing Workshop
Manchester Writers
The workshop focuses on members reading their work aloud for feedback, covering various genres including novels, short stories, and poetry. They aim to help members get published and welcome both beginners and experienced writers.
Website: http://www.manchester-writers.org.uk/
Categories: Fiction, Essay, Poetry, Nonfiction, Short Story, and Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
£2.00
Based in Manchester
Level: Any
Length:
Weekly meetings (2 hours)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
10-hour Write-A-Thon
Lighthouse Writers Workshop
The 10-Hour Write-A-Thon is designed for writers looking to maximize their productivity in a supportive environment. Participants can expect structured writing sprints, motivational guidance, and communal encouragement to boost their writing output.
Website: https://www.lighthousewriters.org/
Categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$80.00
Based in Denver
Level: Any
Length:
1 day (10 hours)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Flash Fiction
Austin Bat Cave
This fiction seminar delves into the essence of flash fiction, exploring its length, urgency, and innovation within limited word counts. It includes story diagrams, class exercises, and a historical overview of the form.
Website: https://austinbatcave.org/
Categories: Short Story
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$10.00
Based in Austin
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced (On-demand)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Serial Poetics
Austin Bat Cave
This online seminar explores the craft of serial poetry, engaging various methods of form, narrative, and visual art. It includes a cross-medium approach to illustrate concepts, featuring works by notable poets.
Website: https://austinbatcave.org/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$10.00
Based in Austin
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced (On-demand)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
The course focuses on organic plot development driven by character decisions and their consequences, helping writers create engaging narratives.
Website: https://austinbatcave.org/
Categories: Fiction and Adult
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$10.00
Based in Austin
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced (On-demand)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing Comedic Personal Essays
Austin Bat Cave
This seminar focuses on blending personal essay writing with comedic storytelling, exploring how to make personal experiences relatable through humor.
Website: https://austinbatcave.org/
Categories: Comedy and Essay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$10.00
Based in Austin
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced (On-demand)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Creative Writing with John Chaplick
Life Enrichment Center for the Arts
In this course, participants will focus on developing their creative voice through weekly prompts, sharing their work, and providing feedback. Topics covered include character development, setting, voice, and the publishing process, with the opportunity to publish in an annual anthology.
Website: https://lectampa.org/classes-and-events/
Categories: Fiction, Essay, Poetry, Nonfiction, Short Story, and Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$10.00
Based in Tampa
Level: Any
Length:
Weekly sessions, 2 hours each
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
