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Best Scientific Creative Writing Classes in 2023

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This directory of creative writing courses will help you find the right class for you. Simply filter by genre, price, and location to find the writing class that best fits your needs.

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Scientific Writing Workshop

The Researchers' Writers Academy

A blended-learning online training for groups of researchers who want to get published in high-ranking STEMM journals without lacking structure in the writing process. Ideal for your lab, research group, PhD program, graduate school and as professional development training for postdocs and faculty.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Scientific

Level: Intermediate

Class size: 6

Price: $5,000.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://www.annaclemens.com/scientific-writing-workshop

Science Communication

UC San Diego

The Specialized Certificate in Science Communication is designed to provide you with the necessary skills to communicate professionally and effectively about science from a journalistic perspective.

Prerequisites: You must take several courses within program to qualify for certificate.

Location: Online

Categories: Scientific

Level: Beginner

Class size: Limited

Price: $1,950.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/courses-and-programs/sci...

Scientific Writing Course

The Researchers' Writers Academy

For researchers who want to publish in high-impact journals without lacking structure in the writing process. I used to offer only workshops for groups of researchers. Now I’m excited to welcome researchers to my online course! The Researchers’ Writing Academy is for scientists who write research papers based on data they have gathered.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Scientific

Level: Intermediate

Course length: Est. 9 hours (Self-paced)

Class size: Unlimited

Price: $695.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://www.annaclemens.com/course-in-scientific-writing

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Writing and Publishing a Scientific Paper

FAES Academic Programs @ NIH

This four-session, non-credit writing-intensive online workshop is designed for all scientists, especially those starting out, who plan to publish results of their work in scientific journals. Participants will write a draft of a research paper based on data generated from their current or previous study for publication in a peer-reviewed science journal.

Prerequisites: All registrants must be willing to spend 3-5 hours per week on assignments.

Location: Online

Categories: Scientific

Level: Advanced

Course length: 4 sessions (1.5 hours)

Class size: Limited

Price: $695.00

Start date: March, 2023

Website: https://education.faes.org/search/publicCourseSearchDetai...

Freelance Science, Medicine & Public Health Writing

University of Toronto

If you work in the scientific community or in health care and you want to write more effectively about your field, this course is for you. Whether you want to write for the mass media, specialist publications, or for your colleagues, this course will focus your thinking, sharpen your wits and ignite your writing. Come immerse yourself in the dynamic currents energizing science, medicine and public health communications with award-winning journalist Paul Webster.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Toronto

Categories: Scientific

Level: Beginner

Course length: 8 sessions (2.5 hours)

Class size: Limited

Price: $649.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/courses/2950-f...

Advanced Science Writing

Creative Nonfiction

Whether you write about environmental issues, health and medical topics, tech, or other science-related topics, this workshop will help you take your work to the next level. We will take a deep dive into the structure and narrative arcs of writing excellent science essays and address ethics, revision, and marketing your work.

Prerequisites: For writers who have completed two online courses with Creative Nonfiction.

Location: Online

Categories: Scientific

Level: Advanced

Course length: Est. 10 weeks (Self-paced with asynchronous teaching)

Class size: 14

Price: $485.00

Start date: November, 2023

Website: https://creativenonfiction.org/product/advanced-science-w...

Fundamentals of High-Impact Scientific Writing

BioScience Writers

Great scientific communicators convey complex ideas to broad audiences clearly and passionately. This course is founded on the key features of strong scientific communication: writing with clarity and brevity. Our approach begins by first understanding your audience, where you will learn thought processes and approaches to communicate with any reader.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Scientific

Level: Any

Course length: Est. 7 hours (Self-paced)

Class size: Unlimited

Price: $350.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://www.biosciencewriters.com/CourseDescription.aspx

Discovering Science: Science Writing

Future Learn

Without science writing, science could not really exist. Science writing takes many forms: from press releases to video scripts. You’ll learn about different types of science writing, and look at the factors which you need to consider to write a story. You’ll discover how to gather accurate information as well as tips on how to conduct a successful interview.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Scientific

Level: Beginner

Course length: Est. 2 weeks (Self-paced)

Class size: Unlimited

Price: $99.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/discovering-science-s...

15 Errors in Scientific Writing & How to Fix Them

Udemy

Editing and proofreading medical and scientific writing is a great way to boost your income in this growing and in-demand field. Don't shy away from these opportunities! Instead, take this course so that you can begin to learn the conventions and common errors in medical and scientific writing, and find the high-paying clients that you have been looking for!

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Scientific

Level: Intermediate

Course length: Est. 1.5 hours (Self-paced)

Class size: Unlimited

Price: $19.00

Start date: Open all year round

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

English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

University of Pennsylvania

This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in improving their English skills in the sciences. In this course, you will explore some of the most innovative areas of scientific study, while expanding your vocabulary and language skills.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Scientific

Level: Beginner

Course length: Est. 35 hours (Self-paced)

Class size: Unlimited

Price: Free

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://www.coursera.org/learn/stem

Scientific Writing Training (Multiple Languages)

TEPHINET

This scientific writing course guides learners through the process of writing and publishing an original research manuscript (called a “scientific paper” throughout this course).

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Scientific

Level: Beginner

Course length: Est. 8 hours (Self-paced)

Class size: Unlimited

Price: Free

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://www.tephinet.org/scientific-writing-training-mult...

Writing in the Sciences

Stanford

This course teaches scientists to become more effective writers, using practical examples and exercises. Topics include: principles of good writing, tricks for writing faster and with less anxiety, the format of a scientific manuscript, peer review, grant writing, ethical issues in scientific publication, and writing for general audiences.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Scientific

Level: Beginner

Course length: Est. 30 hours (Self-paced)

Class size: Unlimited

Price: Free

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://www.coursera.org/learn/sciwrite?action=enroll

How to choose a scientific writing class

Looking to build your writing skillset, learn more about your genre, or finally finish that book you’ve been working on? You’re in the right place. That’s why we built this directory of the best creative writing courses.

However, creative writing classes aren’t one size fit all. If you’re planning to join a scientific writing class in particular, you’ll want to make sure that it matches what you’re seeking to learn about scientific writing.

So make sure to consider the following questions when you’re researching scientific writing courses:

Who is the instructor? How many years of experience do they have in scientific writing?
Is there something in particular you’d like to learn about scientific writing? Does this course include it?
How long is the course, and where is it taught?
How much does the scientific writing course cost? Does it fit into your budget?