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Is there a story inside you, waiting to be set free? Do you want to be a writer, but don't know where to begin? Then consider taking a writing course through Continuing Studies at UVic. Our Writing and Literature courses are taught by professional, well-respected authors who help to nurture your stories from idea to outline, and first draft to final product. Courses are offered in several different writing genres, including:

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Chronicle the stories of your life, or create a whole new universe—the only limit is your imagination.

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If you love reading, this major offers you the opportunity to explore your feelings, thoughts and ideas in the written form. Unleash and explore your creative potential across the avant-garde, cross-genre and experimental forms of writing.

You’ll also be encouraged to critically test contemporary theoretical and philosophical schools of thought in all forms of writing.

Gain focused knowledge on: fiction, poetry, non-fiction, autobiography theatre and screen - and more.

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Delve into the realms of literature, enhance your career through professional and creative writing, or explore the world of children's literature.

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Hone your expertise in writing and literature and gain practical tools in critical analysis, editing and research. Whether you want to develop the skills to analyse literary works, build your creative writing practice, or craft publishable pieces – find the Deakin writing degree that best suits you.

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An undergraduate degree is generally completed between two to four years, depending on the pattern of study and any recognition of prior learning you may have. Associate degrees, bachelor and bachelor with honours are all undergraduate degrees.

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A postgraduate qualification can be undertaken by students who have already completed an undergraduate degree or possess significant, demonstrable work experience. Postgraduate courses include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, masters and PhDs, as well as specialist programs for industry professionals.

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Choose a writing and literature degree that will progress your career

Deakin’s industry-shaped courses and practical, real-world approach to learning will prepare you to be adaptable across the jobs of the future.

Hands-on experience

With unique opportunities to gain industry experience via studio projects, creative research and content production for professional publications, you'll have the chance to create your own work and get it published before graduating.

Stellar course reputation

Deakin is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence in children’s literature. We are one of the few universities in Australia to offer a specialist children’s literature major and the only one in Victoria.

Take the next step to a brighter future

Explore our writing and literature courses and find out more about life at Deakin. Get more inspiration for your future career in a major growth sector.

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Top professional roles in writing and literature

At Deakin, we'll help you build your network within the community and industry. The Australian Government employment projections predict that by 2028, Australia will have 10,600 new jobs for advertising and marketing professionals and 2,500 new jobs for journalists and other writers. * Our graduates have found careers in:

  • advertising agencies
  • the education sector
  • freelance writing
  • government departments
  • public relations agencies
  • publishing companies.

Creative practice can be a complicated thing. To feel safe and feel like the teachers supported my creative development was really valuable.

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Get a world-class education - study at a top 1% university worldwide. Learn from leading academics how to craft the written word and be an in-demand skilled communicator.

Gain industry experience while you study

Gain industry experience and develop your professional networks before you graduate through internships and studio projects. Some of our students have completed internships with organisations, including the Children's Book Council of Australia, Queenscliff Literary Festival, State Library of Victoria and Warrnambool Art Gallery.

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Take on a higher degree by research, become an expert in your chosen specialty in writing and literature and bolster your career opportunities. Deakin researchers rank in the top 1% for global impact, so you can rest assured that you’ll learn from the best in your field. #

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Learn about our postgraduate writing and literature courses from our leading academics. Whether you're looking to take a creative, academic or professional path, we'll help you fulfil your career aspirations.

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Our academic staff are published authors and leading international scholars – you can draw upon their experience and networks. Graduate with the skills and experience to make a difference with a degree from Victoria’s #1 university for course satisfaction. ^

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Our Melbourne training centre offers a selection of weekend courses, giving you access to world-class presenters and practical, inspirational lessons.

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If you’re looking for a creative writing course to take in Melbourne, then you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re looking for a beginners course or a short course, we’ll find you the best one!

Melbourne is a city that inspires the artistic streak. Especially with so many hidden cafes down laneways, perfect for typing out plots on keyboards on rainy days.

Creative writing is also one of the most versatile forms of professional writing and journalism, used by freelance writers, journalists, and other people in the creative writing industry. That makes this skill a great source of career opportunities on top of being a great mode of expression. This is a field for aspiring and existing local writers who contribute to magazines, blogs, and many different platforms for written content. It’s also great for those who are looking to write novels or books in the creative nonfiction category as well.

Writing, as you must have already come to know, is also a branch of the creative arts. Combining both schools of thought (no pun intended), it is only logical that you enrol under the best possible course to craft yourself into a better creative writer.

If you’re also looking to start out and hone your writing skills or further improve your creative practice as a writer, here are some of the best options that could be a great fit for you.

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1. Story Studios Australia

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Story Studios Australia, previously Melbourne Young Writers’ Studio , is the go-to place for creative writing and storytelling courses for young and emerging writers. They offer term based creative story writing clubs, private mentorships, school programs (incursions, excursions and online), and holiday programs for writers 7 – 18. As well as a rotating roster of short courses and events for adult writers.

At Story Studios, they take a story-first approach to teaching creative writing as the attention is on character, story craft, and empowering writers to express themselves and bring their ideas to life. From there they help writers of all ages hone their professional skills.

Courses for writers aged 7 – 18 include:

• Creative Story Writing Groups (in-person and online)

• Private Mentorships (1:1 and 1:2, in-person and online)

• School programs (incursions, excursions and online)

• Holiday programs (in-person and online)

Courses and events for adult writers include (but are not limited to):

• Story and the Self: awaking the writer within

• Intro to Screenwriting

• Thursday Write Night

• Screenwriters Club

Story Studios Australia is based in Carlton and online and offers a beautiful dedicated writing space, industry professionals as coaches, and a holistic approach to teaching stories and inspiring creative minds.

Address: 170 Elgin Street, Carlton

Website: mywritersstudio.com.au

2. RMIT University Short Writing Courses

RMIT University Short Writing Courses

The RMIT University Short Courses are developed for people looking to do quick creative writing workshop offers and courses.

RMIT University has established a reputation for itself as being an expert in media and communication. That puts them in an excellent position to offer such courses to the general populace.

What they do, in essence, is to identify the basic models of all creative writing and teach them to their students. That way, every student can quickly adapt to any form of creative writing that they might face.

The short courses on display at RMIT include:

  • Writing Creative Fiction
  • Comedy Writing
  • Screenwriting
  • Non-fiction Writing

On top of that, they offer their creative writing students a shot at Feature writing with Sian Prior – a PhD holder in creative writing with over 25 years of experience in journalism.

If you’d like to move to professional writing courses after your short courses, they have provisions for that too.

3. Unlocking Creativity by Writers’ Studio

Unlocking Creativity by Writers’ Studio

Perfecting its creative writing courses over 25 years, Writer’s Studio has made the Unlocking Creativity’ writing workshop is one of the best out there.

Designed to span four weeks, the course gives young writers the freedom of access from anywhere since it is based online. Likewise, interested students can get up to USD$50 off when they cop the course early enough.

Refining the course over the years, Writers’ Studio has landed upon a teaching formula that has turned out a good number of professional writers out of their creative writing graduates. This comes in the form of:

  • Helping writers recognise and embrace their imagination
  • Exploring limits in the way of maximum creative potentials
  • Developing a practical understanding of character development and know-how of classical story structure
  • Practical assignment to assess the student based on what has been taught so far

This form of teaching and feedback system has proven successful for students of this course. You could be the next!

4. Melbourne Polytechnic – Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing

Melbourne Polytechnic – Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing

For those who are looking for full-time, professional writing courses in Melbourne, you might have to look no further than the learning environment at the Melbourne Polytechnic.

The course takes things a notch further than many online courses, offering you a fully-integrated and structured learning experience. Interested students will be taught the concepts of editing. That not only makes them a better writers but gives them an additional skill too.

From the course contents, students are set up to develop their skills in:

  • Professional writing
  • Advanced editing
  • Design for print/web publishing (digital media skills)

If we haven’t mentioned this already, the course is taught by a variety of top performers: Edwin Preston (author of The Inheritance of Ivorie Hammer which garnered rave reviews), Alex Senior (sPh.D. student under the Creative Writing discipline) and so much more.

At the end of the course, students will be conferred with a Bachelor of Arts degree. If interested, make sure to check out the entry requirements below.

5. Faber Writing Academy’s Creative Writing Courses

Faber Writing Academy’s Creative Writing Courses

The Faber Writing Academy offers a wide range of creative writing courses to students, all within the Melbourne area. The sessions are also spaced out, allowing each student to take on as many creative writing courses as they hope to handle.

We also love the way this academy provides a place for those looking to get professional writing courses in the Melbourne area.

Taking a quick look at the course information on their website, options to be enrolled for include:

  • Creative writing for children and young adults
  • Courses on developing substantial biographies and autobiographies
  • Novel-writing courses, and so much more.

They also have different pricing plans to take care of each dedicated form of writing.

6. Beginning Creative Writing at CAE

Beginning Creative Writing at CAE

CAE believes that ‘Every good story begins somewhere,’ and they plan to be the place where all of your great stories will start from.

Their Beginner Creative Writing course is designed to be a fun and exciting class for people who are unsure of where to start. That makes it ideally suited to beginners who might be sceptical about trying their hands at creative writing in the first place.

What this project does is take beginners through a series of steps that allows them to find themselves before doing any other thing. That sort of generic model helps writers focus on creative writing styles and models they will settle for in the end.

With multiple teaching and learning sessions to boot, the overall course aims at helping writers:

  • Find the inspiration to write
  • Build their characters and associated voices
  • Develop better plots and structure
  • Form winning dialogues
  • Get better at rewriting and editing and
  • Avoid clichés in writing

This course is also made better in the way the instructors prefer to show rather than tell.

7. Australian Writers’ Centre

Australian Writers’ Centre

The Australian Writers’ Centre (AWS) has been around for a while now. Their creative writing course has been able to develop writers with better creativity to tell compelling stories.

More than being a general professional writing course, the AWS offering has carved a niche for itself for being a great novel writing course in Melbourne. Other reasons why this course features on this list owes to its being:

  • Highly flexible in allowing students to take classes online or on-site (in Melbourne)
  • Uniform pricing across different locations and offerings.
  • Tailored to writers at different stages of their writing development and so much more

The teaching methodology allows fellow writers to tap into personal creative prowess too. That is as opposed to being forced to conform to a particular template. Taking you by the hand through various models of creative writing, you are sure to get the best out of it.

So there you go, Melbourne’s best creative writing classes, featuring everything from short stories to copywriting. We’ll keep this list updated regularly and keep adding more information to it with time.

Is there a course that we’ve missed? Drop us a note in the comments below.

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Use your creativity to craft copy and edit manuscripts for a range of professional publications and businesses. The Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing teaches you to write in a range of contexts; to plan, coordinate and evaluate writing, and to edit your own and others’ work. Graduate ready to seek work across a broad scope of professional industries.

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  • Ethical thinking
  • Legal thinking

Your career opportunities

  • Professional writer

Further education

  • Bachelor of Media and Communication
  • Bachelor of Arts

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International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

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McKinley Valentine

McKinley Valentine

From hospitality to acclaimed writer.

With a day-job as a copywriter, a newsletter that boasts over 4000 subscribers, and guest appearances on Australian and American podcasts, McKinley Valentine has firmly cemented her career as a writer.

After graduating in 2012, McKinley transitioned from hospitality to freelance writing, now working at design studio, Paper Giant. Her newsletter, The Whippet, was featured on Inside Hook’s list of the 80 Best Single-Operator Newsletters on the Internet.

‘I couldn’t have done it without the skills I learned in the PWE course. While I always had a knack for spelling and grammar, there’s so much more to writing professionally.’

To enter this qualification, individuals must provide evidence (by submitting a folio) of their technical skills in writing and editing and ability to:

  • Write short works (approximately 1,000 words) suitable for publication in any media.
  • Edit other people’s written work for grammar, punctuation and appropriate use of language.
  • Provide an objective critique of other people’s written work in a positive manner to assist re-writing.
  • or attainment in  CUA40118 Certificate IV in Professional Writing & Editing (or equivalent)  

Skills may have been acquired through personal or work experience, or through formal study.

Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements  for general information about the admission process.

Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.

Credit transfer

Credit transfer is the recognition of academic credits gained through formal study (i.e. units of competency) completed either at another institute or in another qualification. The total amount of credit will vary from individual to individual, based on the unit/s that have been successfully completed. 

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process of transferring the skills and knowledge that you have acquired over your lifetime (irrespective of how they were obtained) against the requirements of the unit.  

RPL is an assessment process that requires you to provide evidence that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the unit/s. The amount and types of evidence you will need to provide will depend on the unit requirements.

Finding your fit

At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.

Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing

Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing

Diploma of Social Media Marketing

Diploma of Social Media Marketing

Course structure.

Completion of the Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing requires face to face tutorials and workshops, practical writing tasks. The successful completion of all seven core units and six elective units.

Units of study Unit code
Core units
Undertake project work
Core unit, 60.0 credit points
BSBPMG522
Provide freelance services
Core unit, 30.0 credit points
CUAIND402
Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge
Core unit, 50.0 credit points
CUAIND502
Perform advanced editing tasks
Core unit, 120.0 credit points
CUAWRT504
Perform advanced writing tasks
Core unit, 120.0 credit points
CUAWRT505
Develop nonfiction works for publication
Core unit, 70.0 credit points
CUAWRT506
Elective units
Collaborate in a creative process
Elective unit, 40.0 credit points
BSBCRT402
Explore the history and social impact of creativity
Elective unit, 50.0 credit points
BSBCRT403
Develop a social media engagement plan
Elective unit, 50.0 credit points
BSBMKG537
Write persuasive copy
Elective unit, 50.0 credit points
BSBWRT501
Research history and theory to inform own arts practice
Elective unit, 70.0 credit points
CUARES403
Write extended stories
Elective unit, 40.0 credit points
CUAWRT402
Edit scripts
Elective unit, 50.0 credit points
CUAWRT602

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The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. International tuition fees are generally inclusive of Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

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This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. To qualify for a government-subsidised place, you must meet various eligibility criteria. The course you’ve applied for must also be offering government-subsidised places. Swinburne will determine your eligibility by conducting a full assessment of your eligibility during the course application process.

How do I pay my fees?

You can pay your Swinburne fees in person, via credit card, BPAY, or at Australia Post. Check to see if loans and employer sponsored training are also available.

International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.

To pay your fees:

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  • check your Australian bank account details are correct 
  • check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe 
  • pay using your preferred payment method.

Eligibility for VET student loans (VSL)

If you apply for a VET Student Loan, Swinburne must first verify your identity. If you are eligible, we will provide your enrolment information to the government so you can complete the application within their eCAF system.

The VET Student Loan amount for this course is capped. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.

VET Student Loan amount* ($AUD)

Concessions rates for vocational students.

Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available if you self-identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and qualify for a government-subsidised training place under the Indigenous Completions Initiative. The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.

Student services and amenities fee

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

From 1 January 2024, all Diploma level and above courses will contribute to the Student Services and Amenities fee. Below is the capped amount for 2023 as a guide ahead of fees for 2024 being announced.

Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.

This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown in the capped amount for 2024.

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

Scholarships.

Scholarship applications for 2024 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals. 

Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.

When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 30 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.

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Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.

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Ready to take on a new challenge and reach your academic goals? If you already know which course you want to study and understand the entry requirements, what are you waiting for? Apply online! Remember, you cannot apply direct if you have an active VTAC application.

Apply through VTAC

International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia must apply through VTAC. VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria. 

VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.

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Spiri Tsintziras is an award winning-author, creative writing teacher and business writing trainer. 

She has had articles and stories published in newspapers, magazines and anthologies, and is the author of several non-fiction books published in Australia and abroad. 

She’s written content for community, business and government organisations for over 25 years. 

In the spirit of lifelong learning, she is trying her hand at writing a crime novel as part of a Master of Arts at Swinburne University.

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Creative Writing Program

Creative writing is one of the fastest growing degree programs. According to the Association of Writers and Writing Programs, in 1975 the number of schools with creative writing degrees was 79; in 2009 that number was 822. This has resulted in a greater need for creative writing instructors at all educational levels. Students who enroll in undergraduate creative writing programs should be better prepared for graduate studies and for teaching positions. The degree could also apply to a number of other professions. 

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As DW Fenza, the director of AWP claims, “many graduates of creative writing programs have enjoyed successful careers in advertising, public relations, journalism, publishing, arts administration, and technical writing.” Thus, a creative writing degree is an excellent choice for those interested in producing or promoting the literary arts. 

Creative Writing will prepare students for careers and jobs in writing, publishing, and teaching. Some of the courses may be used as elective classes for those with an English concentration. The creative writing courses will appeal to education majors.

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10 Best Creative Writing Courses for 2024: Craft Authentic Stories

Learn how to tell your story and engage your readers with great storytelling.

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As a lifelong literature enthusiast, I decided to challenge myself in 2010 by participating in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), which tasks participants with writing a 50,000-word draft within a month. Although I’ve only achieved this goal twice since then, the experience has been invaluable. I’ve connected with a wonderful community of writers, both online and in person.

Through my experience, I can confidently say that creative writing is a skill that can be developed and honed, just like any other. While traditionally associated with literature, creative writing is increasingly being recognized as a powerful tool in various forms of writing, from copywriting and storytelling to novels and poetry. It has the ability to captivate readers and elevate the impact of written expression.

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If you’re searching for the best online Creative Writing courses and resources, you’ve come to the right place. This Best Courses Guide (BCG) is built from Class Central’s catalog of over 300 Creative Writing courses and selected according to a methodology that you can check below.

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Creative writing is a genre of writing that seeks to evoke emotions and feelings in its readers. It surpasses the limits of traditional forms of literature and emphasizes narrative craft, character development, and the use of literary tropes and poetic traditions. Creative writing finds application in various forms of writing, including screenplays, plays, novels, poems, and other written works. In this guide, I will delve into some of its most popular facets.

Enhancing resilience and creativity through writing

Research shows that the brains of professional writers work differently from those of novice writers. Moreover, creative writing has been found to boost resilience in students . If you want to enjoy the benefits of writing, it’s important to develop the habit of jotting down your thoughts and words. Doing so can help you overcome writer’s block.

Creative writing is so powerful that it’s used in prisons to give inmates a chance to express themselves in programs like PEN America . “By providing resources, mentorship, and audiences outside the walls, we help these writers to join and enrich the broader literary community.”

Creative writing is a skill that can be learned and practiced like any other. Techniques such as ABDCE structure, 1st or 3rd person point of view, “show don’t tell”, dialogues, and tropes can be easily learned through the online courses in this guide.

  • Together, they account for over 1M enrollments
  • Skillshare, with 2 courses, is the most featured provider
  • The single most popular course has nearly 400k enrollments
  • Three courses are entirely free or free-to-audit.

Best Fantasy And Short-Stories Writing Lessons For Beginners (Brandon Sanderson)

Besides being an awesome writer, Sanderson is an instructor with a very unique talent for keeping us engaged. He has also made available a full course in creative writing on YouTube , originally presented at Brigham Young University, which includes the most crucial tools for any beginner or even experienced writers. The course is comprehensive and rich in content, with great sound and video quality.

Each video discusses a specific tool or technique, so you can easily select the theme you want to explore next or watch it all in sequence. It’s up to you. I recommend you take your time, watch one video at a time and experiment with each concept, or even better, find a writing buddy or form a group to practice writing together.

What you’ll learn:

  • Plot construction, character development, and engaging storytelling
  • Techniques for crafting immersive worlds and believable viewpoints
  • Insights into the publishing industry, tailored for emerging writers
  • Strategies for writing compelling short stories and leveraging them for larger projects.
“Very informative! I’m a beginner writer looking to study writing for video games, and this class gave me a lot of helpful tools to start understanding how stories work/how to organize my ideas! Will definitely be returning to some of these lectures in the future for guidance 👍” – Paige Webster
Brigham Young University
Youtube
Brandon Sanderson
Beginner
15 hours
1.8M
5/5 (6 reviews)
None

Best University-level Creative Writing Course (Wesleyan University)

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Creative Writing by Wesleyan University is a specialization for those looking for a way to improve their writing structure, scene and character creations and finding your style. Each course includes writing practice (for paying learners) and insightful interviews. It’s worth your time and effort if you are a disorganized writer like myself.

  • Techniques for crafting a bracing story with memorable characters and an interesting setting
  • How to employ a fresh descriptive style in your writing
  • Skills for analyzing and constructively evaluating peer writing
  • The ability to refine your writing, critique writing in general, and draw inspiration from existing literature
  • The process of drafting, rewriting, and completing an original story in the genre of your choosing.

It should be noted that the peer-grading system often lacks depth. However, the assignments are well-crafted and can be easily evaluated with minimal effort, providing some insights from other participants in the form of feedback or inspiration from their submissions.

“Great information about plot and scene structure. The information about revision was entirely new to me – thank you! The exercises were good and difficult in a good way that helped me hone my writing.” – Laura B, Coursera learner
Wesleyan University
Coursera
Brando Skyhorse, Amity Gaige, Amy Bloom and Salvatore Scibona
Beginner
40 hours
126K
4.7 (5K)
Yes, paid

Best Course to Find Your Voice (Neil Gaiman)

Neil Gaiman is currently one the most prolific writers I know of: he’s written books , comics , movies and even TV shows . Even if you’re not a fan of his style, there is definitely something you can learn from him.

In Neil Gaiman Teaches The Art Of Storytelling you will discover Neil’s philosophy on what drives a story and learn to unlock new stories within yourself.

While MasterClass doesn’t sell single courses, a subscription provides access to their entire library, including other writing courses like Margaret Atwood Teaches Creative Writing , Dan Brown Teaches Writing Thrillers , Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing , and James Patterson Teaches Writing . If you are considering the purchase, you should definitely enjoy the rest of their catalog.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Discover and develop your unique writing voice
  • Generate and develop original ideas
  • Create dynamic, well-rounded characters that come to life on the page.

This course includes a 94-page workbook that includes assignments and supplemental material.

MasterClass
Neil Gaiman
Beginner
4-5 hours worth of lectures
Paid Certificate Available

Best Practical Writing Course With Support (Trace Crawford)

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I love it when a passionate teacher like Trace Crawford puts the effort into creating a comprehensive curriculum. COMPLETE Creative Writing – All Genres is a 12-hour course with 145 downloadable resources. In this course, you will learn how to write engaging fiction, poetry, drama, and creative non-fiction, helping you become the successful writer you want to be.

  • The four genres of creative writing: fiction, poetry, drama, and creative non-fiction
  • How to discover, refine, and share your unique writing voice
  • A series of authentic writing assignments designed to target the skills you need to develop
  • Writing techniques, literary devices, and specialized skills to enhance your writing
  • Opportunities for publishing, podcasts, and how to create a professional creative writing portfolio
  • Discover multiple public outlets to share your writing with others as you gain confidence and experience success in your writing ability.

This is a practical creative writing course that includes assignments reviewed by the instructor, though response time may vary.

“The short snippets of theory in combination with the short assignments suits my learning style. I don’t remember the last time I’ve written anything creative, but this course gave me the incentive to set some foundation and its actually quite enjoyable if you stick to it.” – Nikolaos-Stylianos Z., Udemy learner
Udemy
Trace Crawford
Beginner
12 hours
37 quizzes and  writing practice
31K
4.7 (3.9K)
Available, paid

Best Course to Overcome Writer’s Block: 10-Day Journaling Challenge (Emily Gould)

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I couldn’t resist adding Creative Writing for All: A 10-Day Journaling Challenge to this guide. Emily Gould is a delightful instructor, and her approach to inviting you to participate in the challenge is impossible to decline. It’s the perfect course to overcome writer’s block, which is exactly what she proposes. In this 10-day creative writing challenge, filled with inspiring examples, observation prompts, and clever revision tricks, writers and enthusiasts will be able to express their creativity in a personal and artful way.

This course is the shortest one on the list, and it’s more about the challenge of keeping a journal. If you decide to subscribe to Skillshare, you can also enjoy their entire library of courses. In addition to the other two recommended courses on this list, you can also check out these other Skillshare courses: Writing Suspense: How to Write Stories That Thrill in Any Genre and The Writer’s Toolkit: 6 Steps to a Successful Writing Habit .

Skillshare
Emily Gould
Beginner
26 min
58K
99% (1K)
Available, paid

Best Course to Create Fiction From Personal Experience (Shaun Levin)

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Shaun’s approach to writing in Short Story Writing: Create Fiction from Personal Experience is an unusual one. It draws from your personal experience to create a compelling fictional story. I can say from experience that this technique will help you write with more depth and authenticity. Every time we bring our own life to the story, it becomes alive, believable and relatable. In a way, all fictional stories are based on the author’s life.

This course will help you with techniques and a series of practical exercises to start writing your scenes from a more philosophical point of view, creating compelling stories. You’ll learn how to delve into your imagination to find everything you’ll need to become a prolific writer, no matter where you are.

By the end of the course, you will have a final project that will receive feedback from Shaun and other learners as well. Actually, if you want to check it out, in the course page on Domestika you can open the submitted projects and read the comments.

Shaun’s other courses: Creative Writing for Beginners: Bringing Your Story to Life .

“A practical course. Shaun Levin talks about theory but also demonstrates his process, which was invaluable. The exercises got my creative juices flowing. Thinking about doing his other course in the future.” – Maya Dicheva
Domestika
Shaun Levin
Beginner
2 hours
30K
99% (764)
Available, paid

Best Course to Make Writing Less Stressful with Best Practices (Jennie Nash)

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If you struggle to start or get stuck in your writing, Write Your Book: Start Strong and Get It Done can help. With good advice and emotional support, you’ll learn techniques to make writing less stressful. The accompanying workbook guides you to think methodically by asking the right questions to keep you focused on your story and not chasing your own tail.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

  • Design every element of your novel or memoir, including the protagonist, plot, story structure and a project success plan
  • Define your narrator’s voice
  • Determine where your story begins and where it ends
  • Decide what point you’re making about human nature
  • Make sure you’re giving your ideal reader exactly what they want
  • Gain the confidence you need to push past any doubts and finish your book.

This course is more of a masterclass, so there are no assignments included but it teaches good practices and provides a very useful workbook.

CreativeLive
Jennie Nash
Beginner
5-6 hours
18.8K
100% (29)
None

Best Course to Create A Compelling Story (Lisa Cron)

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Writing: The Craft of Story is a series of well-produced lectures covering the basic building blocks of a story. Taught by author Lisa Cron, you will learn how to create compelling stories based on the way the brain responds to storytelling. This course emphasizes the importance of capturing the reader’s attention through techniques such as suspense, exploring the protagonist’s inner issues and dreams, specificity, and cause and effect. Upon completion of the quizzes, you will receive a certificate for your LinkedIn profile. Additionally, you can watch all the videos without subscribing to the course.

“Learning the fundamentals of crafting a story was and is a fascinating experience. And yes, I would highly recommend writing to anyone interested in learning how to express the communication of feeling.” – Nicole Gillard, LinkedIn learner.
LinkedIn Learning
Lisa Cron
Beginner
1-2 hours worth of material
100K
4.7 (649)
Available, paid

Best Course to Write Personal Essays with Impact (Roxane Gay)

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Discover the art of crafting powerful personal essays with best-selling author Roxane Gay in her course, Creative Writing: Crafting Personal Essays with Impact . Through her honest and thoughtful approach, Roxane will help you find your story, craft your truth, and write to make a difference.

This master class offers eight video lessons that are filled with practical guidance, actionable tactics, and example essays to guide you from the first idea to a final, publication-ready work.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Find a specific purpose for telling your story
  • Connect your work to larger conversations and timely themes
  • Conduct crucial research to support your work
  • Navigate personal memories to write your truth
  • Write and revise your final work, and submit your work for publication.

Additionally, the class provides a downloadable worksheet to support your ongoing creative nonfiction writing practice, as well as links to additional resources.

If you enjoy creative nonfiction writing, you might consider this course that’s also on Skillshare: Creative Nonfiction: Write Truth with Style (Skillshare Original) by Susan Orlean

Skillshare
Roxane Gay
Beginner
1 hour
45K
100% (1.2K)
Available, paid.

Best Course to Develop Your Ideas And Research for Characters (The Open University)

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Start Writing Fiction explores the writing process, from journaling and idea development to reflection and editing. It features insights from established writers such as Louis de Bernières, Patricia Duncker, Alex Garland, Abdulrazak Gurnah, Tim Pears, Michèle Roberts, and Monique Roffey,  who share their approaches to research and turning events into plot. Led by Derek Neale, a novelist and short story writer, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of the writing rituals and techniques used by successful writers.

You’ll get to critique the work of other writers and receive feedback. This course is designed for individuals interested in starting or improving their fiction writing and does not require prior experience in the subject.

You’ll learn:

  • Creation of characters in fiction
  • Different sources and ways of presenting characters in stories
  • Reading as a writer
  • Writing practice including creativity, research, observation and editing
  • Peer reviewing, workshops and the importance of feedback.
“This course takes learners through many aspects of writing such as developing characters, observing and describing details, finding inspiration, writing and editing. It includes some peer reviews which can be varying in quality. I was lucky enough to have some of my writing reviewed by a reviewer who gave very helpful and positive feedback.” – Pat Bowden
The Open University
Future Learn
Derek Neale
Beginner
24 hours
389,780 learners
4.7 (923)
Available, paid

What’s Next

Scribophile is one of the largest online writing communities. You can get feedback on your writing and join writing groups. If you decide to join with a free plan, you need to collect points by reviewing other writers’ work before submitting your own work for review. They also developed some advanced tools for evaluating work and guidelines to make sure you give/receive feedback that is actually meaningful.

NaNoWriMo started out as a month-long challenge where you invite your friends and join other writers in your region, be it online in their forums or in person, to challenge yourself in writing your first draft. Nowadays, they run all-year round writing challenges (but November is still the biggest one in terms of participation). What is cool about it is you actually get to meet people in real life with various writing skills and backgrounds. I was able to make some great friends over the years and even met a few professional writers that decided to join our local group just to support us.

If you have any resources you would like to have added here, leave a comment below.

Class Central , a Tripadvisor for online education, has helped 60 million learners find their next course. We’ve been combing through online education for more than a decade to aggregate a catalog of 200,000 online courses and 200,000 reviews written by our users. And we’re online learners ourselves: combined, the Class Central team has completed over 400 online courses, including online degrees.

Trying to find “the best” can be daunting, even for those of us who live and breathe online courses. Here’s how I approached this task.

First, I combed through Class Central’s Catalog and the internet to find a variety of free and paid open courses, some with certificates. You don’t need to enroll in a university to learn about creative writing.

When choosing courses, I considered the following factors:

  • Renowned Institutions : I looked for recognized institutions in creative writing
  • Instructor experience : I sought instructors with extensive experience in creative writing and engaging presentation styles
  • Popularity : I checked numbers of enrollments and views to find popular courses
  • Course content : I examined courses that covered a range of topics and presentation styles, including the basics and more advanced topics. I watched some course videos to sample courses I hadn’t already taken
  • Learner reviews : I read learner reviews (when available) to get a sense of the quality of each course, leveraging the Class Central database with its thousands of course ratings and reviews written by our users as well as available course provider reviews.

Then, I defined the scope for these recommendations. A creative writing course can cover various topics, so I chose top courses from a range of sub-fields.

Ultimately, I used a combination of data and my own judgment to make these picks. I’m confident these recommendations will be a reliable way to learn about creative writing.

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  1. Workshops and Courses

    Writers Victoria runs a year-round program of writing courses, workshops and literary events. These writing courses take place in Melbourne, regional Victoria and online. Our workshop program is developed in response to the needs and aspirations of our members, participants and community. The workshop program includes a range of different ...

  2. Courses & workshops

    Workshops in poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, fiction and creative nonfiction are supplemented by lectures on craft and courses in each genre, publishing, journalism, editing, photojournalism, audio and screenwriting, multimedia and electronic design for the Web and print. In addition to faculty and sessional instructors, the department also ...

  3. Creative Writing: The Writer's Craft

    This is a comprehensive, multi-genre course in the craft of creative writing. Through writing exercises, cross-genre readings and engaging discussion, you will explore everything from the structural integrity of the sentence and the symbolic unity of word sounds, to the archetypal patterns in narrative and verse form. In addition to your weekly ...

  4. Writing and Literature

    Explore courses in memoir and travel writing, writing for children and teens, poetry and short fiction, screenwriting, journalism and more. ... Creative Writing: The Writer's Craft ... Continuing Studies Building University of Victoria Campus 3800 Finnerty Road | Victoria BC | Canada. Tel 250-472-4747 ...

  5. Creative Writing

    Overview. If you love reading, this major offers you the opportunity to explore your feelings, thoughts and ideas in the written form. Unleash and explore your creative potential across the avant-garde, cross-genre and experimental forms of writing. You'll also be encouraged to critically test contemporary theoretical and philosophical ...

  6. Creative Writing

    Creative Writing. Develop your abilities in a range of specialised undergraduate creative writing workshops, discover your writer's voice with a one-year full-time Master's research degree or extend your creative and critical range with our PhD programme. Discover your individual voice and develop your imaginative capacity within a lively ...

  7. Online Writing Courses In Melbourne & Victoria

    Contact Us By Email. Or you can phone the Studio between 11.30am and 3pm Monday to Friday on (02) 9386 4994. We'd love to hear from you! Join an online creative writing course with like-minded writers and own online tutor. Specialising in Short Stories, Novels and Screenplays.

  8. Online Courses & Events

    City of Casey online workshop: Writing Life In Your Own Words with Kanika Chopra. Sat 6 July 2024 - 10:00 AM. More Details ». Explore the range of online courses and events run as part of the Writers Victoria season program.

  9. In-Person Writing Workshops in Victoria, BC

    Creative writing workshops to help you meet your writing goals in Victoria, BC. 💌 A Note from Monika (May 2024) I'm on a workshop hiatus until 2025. I facilitated my first writing workshop in April 2022. ... I am now truly hooked on creative writing and loving it!" ...

  10. Monika Davies

    I offer writing workshops in Victoria, BC. I'm on a mission to help big-hearted writers feel creatively energized and meet their writing goals. ... I'm also a full-time freelance writer who writes leveled + lovable books for schools and offers writing workshops in Victoria, BC, for fellow creative writers. Write with me at a workshop ️ ...

  11. Writing and literature

    1800 693 888. Enquire online. International students. +61 3 9918 9188. Enquire online. Study one of Deakin's professional and creative writing courses and cover everything from creative non-fiction and fiction to poetry and editing.

  12. Australian Writers' Centre

    The Australian Writers' Centre offers writing courses in creative writing, copywriting, freelance writing, business writing and much more. Our practical and industry-proven courses will help you gain confidence and meet your goals faster!

  13. Writing

    In UVic's Department of Writing, small classes and intimate workshops with nationally and internationally renowned faculty encourage the best in emerging writers. I studied with so many great teachers at UVic. The caliber of guidance was amazing. We mentor students in the major genres of creative writing, including fiction, poetry, creative ...

  14. Creative Writing & Literature Courses in Melbourne

    Creative Writing and Literature. Our creative writing and literature courses don't just train your ability to write creatively. Our writing classes teach you to expand your literary horizons and think in entirely new ways so you can create exciting, bold and innovative works of art. Sharpen your ability to edit and critique through a creative ...

  15. Creative Writing Courses Melbourne: The Best 7 Reviewed & Ranked

    1. Story Studios Australia. Story Studios Australia, previously Melbourne Young Writers' Studio, is the go-to place for creative writing and storytelling courses for young and emerging writers.They offer term based creative story writing clubs, private mentorships, school programs (incursions, excursions and online), and holiday programs for writers 7 - 18.

  16. Creative and Professional Writing, Degrees & Courses

    Studying creative and professional writing builds skills in attention to detail, communication and analysis to prepare you for a range of careers. Possible roles include: Teacher or tutor. Journalist. Copywriter. Editor. Instructional designer. Project manager. Public relations consultant.

  17. Creative Writing Courses in Victoria

    Creative Writing Courses in Victoria. Studying Creative Writing in Victoria has never been easier. Choose a course from our range of nationally recognised providers, and receive all the information you need to move towards your best future. Home.

  18. Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing

    The Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing teaches you to write in a range of contexts; to plan, coordinate and evaluate writing, and to edit your own and others' work. Graduate ready to seek work across a broad scope of professional industries. This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

  19. Welcome to Writers Victoria

    Since 2017, the Neilma Sidney Literary Travel fund has provided access to professional development for emerging, mid-career and established Australian writers and literary sector workers. On behalf of the Myer Foundation, this round's judges and Writers Victoria, we are thrilled to announce the Round 11 Travel Fund recipients. This round is ...

  20. Creative Writing

    School of Arts & Science. Office hours: 8am-4:30pm. Fisher 104. Lansdowne Campus. 250-370-3298. [email protected]. Kristine Kerins Creative Writing and English Chair. Contact Admissions for information about applying to Camosun. Creative writing courses are an exploration of craft and imagination.

  21. Programs

    Programs Undergraduate writing program. The Department of Writing's Major Program allows you to develop your writing skills in the imaginative genres of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, screenwriting and playwriting. The writing major leads to either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Fine Arts, depending on the non-program courses selected.

  22. Creative Writing

    Creative Writing Program. Creative writing is one of the fastest growing degree programs. According to the Association of Writers and Writing Programs, in 1975 the number of schools with creative writing degrees was 79; in 2009 that number was 822. This has resulted in a greater need for creative writing instructors at all educational levels.

  23. In-person Courses & Events

    Established Author Forum: Balancing Writing with Life with Melanie Cheng. Thu 24 October 2024 - 6:30 PM. More Details ». Explore the range of in-person courses and events run as part of the Writers Victoria season programs.

  24. 10 Best Creative Writing Courses for 2024: Craft Authentic Stories

    Besides being an awesome writer, Sanderson is an instructor with a very unique talent for keeping us engaged. He has also made available a full course in creative writing on YouTube, originally presented at Brigham Young University, which includes the most crucial tools for any beginner or even experienced writers.The course is comprehensive and rich in content, with great sound and video quality.