Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry & Novel Writing Classes
Dozens of writing classes at levels from beginning to advanced, developed by professional and published writers.
Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced writer--we have a course to fit your needs. Are you a passionate memoir enthusiast? Need help in business or technical writing? Want to learn how to write poetry? Looking for help in publishing and marketing your writing? Or perhaps you just want to brush up on the basics...well whatever your writing need, look no further! We have just the course for you.
We offer more than 50 writing courses and, best of all, you don't have to leave your home! There are no scheduled course times in our online classrooms. We don't require any special software or hardware to participate. Our self-paced, online classes are always open 24/7. You work at your convenience, day or night, in any time zone.
Our writing courses are developed and taught by some of the Web's most experienced online instructors. They can help you improve your skills and show you new possibilities.
Course Listing
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Writing Basics 101: Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation, Writing Structures
This self-paced, stress-free course is not only for students wanting to improve their basic writing skills, but also for business writers, creative writers and office staff wanting to improve poor, work-related writing skills in order to avoid embarrassing their employers and themselves. 2.9 CEUs $95.00 -
Creative Writing Workshop
A creative writer makes art just as a painter or sculptor does, but with different tools. Instead of brushes, canvas, and pigments, the writer uses words. 1.4 CEUs $95.00 -
Typing and Keyboarding 101
Typing is no longer a nice skill to have, it's now a job requirement. If you don't know how to type well, then this typing and keyboarding course is for you as it provides the step-by-step instructions and practice drills required to help you achieve typing mastery. 2.0 CEUs $95.00 -
Creative Writing for Beginners
This creative writing course is designed to teach you the tools and mechanics of creative writing as well as provide exercises, ideas, and strategies for thinking more creatively in your writing. 1.4 CEUs $95.00 -
Basic English Speaking Skills
Learn basic English speaking skills in our online course complete with rich text, pictures, and videos to help you learn. 0.7 CEUs $95.00 -
Office Skills 101
Welcome to this comprehensive course on Office Skills. This course has two purposes: To develop technical skills necessary for success in the workplace To improve soft skills that are key to profe 1.2 CEUs $95.00 -
Creative Writing 101
A self-paced creative writing course covering all the mechanics of creative writing with exercises to unleash your creativity and enhance your writer's voice and personality. 1.9 CEUs $95.00 -
How to Write a Grant Proposal
Learn how to write grants that will get funded in our online course. 0.9 CEUs $95.00 -
Novel Writing 101
By committing to the steps outlined within this course, aspiring (and even experienced) novelists can find the structure they need to create a well-crafted manuscript, one they will be proud to shop to potential agents and publishers. 2.2 CEUs $95.00 -
Writing Effective Emails in the Workplace
With clear instructions and plenty of samples and templates, this course gives you the information you need to compose and send professional emails. 1.1 CEUs $95.00 -
How to Write Short Stories for Children
In this course we'll teach you how to write stories for children by looking at the elements that go into an effective children's story, from initial idea to finished manuscript. 1.1 CEUs $95.00 -
ESL Basic Grammar
Whether you are learning English as a second language or are a native speaker striving to improve your English and writing skills, understanding proper grammar rules and guidelines are the essential building blocks to creating clear and understandable thought processes and ideas. 0.6 CEUs $95.00 -
Poetry Writing 101
This poetry course is created for the lover of poetry who wants to learn how to appreciate the art even more. It is also for student poets who want to improve their craft. 1.7 CEUs $95.00 -
ESL Grammar Skills Level 1
This is a beginning grammar and writing course for learners of the English language. This course is Level 1. In Level 1 grammar, we cover present simple and past simple tenses. 1.2 CEUs $95.00 -
Punctuation and Grammar 101
This self-paced course will help you learn what you need to polish your grammar and punctuation skills. Punctuation and Grammar 101 is divided into two subjects which focus on grammar and punctuation topics. 1.1 CEUs $80.00 -
SEO Copywriting
In this class, we will equip you with the skills to take on those SEO writing jobs, so you will not have to worry over a client's instructions, or wonder what language they are in. 0.8 CEUs $95.00 -
Spelling 101
Spelling 101 will help improve your spelling abilities in American English. This course will teach you how to avoid misspellings by recognizing spelling errors quickly. 0.7 CEUs $95.00 -
How to Write a Short Story
Students will learn how to write original short stories. They will feel comfortable moving from an initial idea and prewriting to plotting and writing and editing/rewriting. 1.1 CEUs $95.00 -
Resume Writing 101
One of the most important and intimidating steps in the job search process is writing a solid resume that gets the attention you want and need. 0.9 CEUs $95.00
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