• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Creative Writing

    Creative Writing Courses

    Creative writing courses can help you learn how to craft original stories, poems, and personal essays by exploring narrative techniques and expressive language.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Find the Best Creative Writing Course for Your Goals

    • W

      Wesleyan University

      Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Systems Thinking, Community Organizing, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Training Programs

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      Generative AI for PowerPoint and Word to Optimize Content Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multimedia, Microsoft 365, Animations, Editing, Writing and Editing, Business Writing, Generative AI, Content Creation, Target Audience

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Arizona State University

      商务英语课程:市场与营销英语 Marketing & Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Business Writing, English Language, Selling Techniques, Business Communication, Employee Surveys, Brainstorming, Presentations, Promotional Materials, Business Marketing, Marketing, Graphic Design, Advertising, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Communications, Influencing, Commercialization, New Product Development, Vocabulary

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Arizona State University

      商务英语课程:财经英语 Finance & Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Procurement, English Language, Business Communication, Communication, Business Writing, Auditing, Negotiation, Business Ethics, Verbal Communication Skills, Budgeting, Influencing, Financial Forecasting, Business Economics, Literacy, Vocabulary

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Дизайн-мышление в инновационной деятельности

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Presentations, Creativity, Open Mindset, Storytelling, Data Visualization, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Test Tools, Leadership and Management, Marketing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Patentes: un recorrido desde su significado hasta su búsqueda

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Statistical Analysis, Keyword Research, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Competitive Intelligence, Market Research, Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Innovation, Databases

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modern Video Editing Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Post-Production, Editing, Video Production, Animations, Writing and Editing, Typography

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Digital Business Marketing with Easil

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Facebook, Digital Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Dashboard, Marketing, User Accounts, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      10 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create Visually Engaging Presentations using Microsoft Sway

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Productivity Software, Sales Presentations, Multimedia, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Content Creation, User Accounts, Graphic Design, Business Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      14 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • N

      National Taiwan University

      International Communication and East Asian Affairs (3)

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Large Language Modeling, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, Storytelling, International Relations, Research, Writing, Natural Language Processing, Digital Communications, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      AI for Lawyers: Communication and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Presentations, Business Correspondence, Editing, Writing, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Public Speaking, Generative AI, Critical Thinking, Risk Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Aprende y diseña una presentacion atractiva con PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Productivity Software, Writing, Microsoft 365, Editing, Technical Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Searches related to creative writing

    creative writing"
    creative writing: the craft of character
    creative writing: the craft of plot
    creative writing: the craft of setting and description
    creative writing: the craft of style
    create a writing rubric with microsoft word
    1…959697…124

    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular creative writing courses

    • Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces: Wesleyan University
    • Generative AI for PowerPoint and Word to Optimize Content Creation: Microsoft
    • 商务英语课程:市场与营销英语 Marketing & Sales: Arizona State University
    • 商务英语课程:财经英语 Finance & Economics: Arizona State University
    • Дизайн-мышление в инновационной деятельности: University of Virginia
    • Patentes: un recorrido desde su significado hasta su búsqueda: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • Modern Video Editing Techniques: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Digital Business Marketing with Easil: Coursera Project Network
    • Create Visually Engaging Presentations using Microsoft Sway: Coursera Project Network
    • International Communication and East Asian Affairs (3): National Taiwan University

    Why Learn Creative Writing?

    Creative writing is the craft of expressing ideas, emotions, and stories through original works like fiction, poetry, and personal essays. It fosters imagination, strengthens communication skills, and helps writers connect with audiences in meaningful ways. Learning creative writing can open doors to artistic growth, storytelling careers, and new forms of self-expression.

    Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

    Analytics (37)
    Presentation (33)
    Modeling (29)
    Business Analytics (27)
    Language (26)
    Microsoft Excel (26)
    Writing (26)
    Speech (18)
    Plan (17)
    Business Communication (16)
    Decision-making (16)
    Leadership (15)

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok