Fiction Writing Courses and Certifications

Magical Storytelling

Unlock the secrets of crafting compelling narratives through authentic voice development, character building, and storytelling techniques for creating memorable fiction works.

• BBC Maestro
• 4-5 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Write Your First Novel

349 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive guide to writing a 50,000-word novel in 26 weeks, covering idea generation, character development, chapter writing, and manuscript completion. Includes peer reviews and table reads.

• Coursera
• 5 days 7 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Screenwriting & Storytelling Blueprint: Hero's Two Journeys

2456 ratings at Udemy

Filmmaking is all about storytelling. Screenwriting experts Michael Hauge & Chris Vogler teach this game changing class.

• Udemy
• 8 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Master the 5 Key Elements of Story

1480 ratings at Udemy

Understand what makes a story so you can make your story great.

• Udemy
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Worldbuilding Workshop: Writing Great Fantasy

1276 ratings at Udemy

Writing fantasy: The step-by-step method to writing a believable and compelling world that will enchant your readers

• Udemy
• 4 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Humor Writing: How to Think, Write, Speak, and Be Funnier!

882 ratings at Udemy

Great for Writing & Public Speaking: Learn the Techniques Professional Humorists Use to Create Consistently Funny Comedy

• Udemy
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

How to Plan and Outline Novels (Using Scrivener)

703 ratings at Udemy

Learn the Step-by-Step "Story Beats" Process That Two Bestselling Writers Use To Publish 1.5 Million Words a Year

• Udemy
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Crafting Dynamic Characters (Writing Mastery)

541 ratings at Udemy

Write and develop unforgettable characters for your novels and short stories!

• Udemy
• 5 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Creative Writing Masterclass: Start Writing Your Own Stories

461 ratings at Udemy

Creative Writing | Novel Writing | Fiction Writing | Self-Publishing | Book Writing | Poetry + in this Writing Course

• Udemy
• 3 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Creative Writing - Writer's Block Workbook Volume 1 Month 1

330 ratings at Udemy

Five weeks' worth of beginnings to create 100+ new pieces with tips to help your writing ongoing. Plus bonus content.

• Udemy
• 2 hours 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Creative Writing - Writer's Block Workbook Volume 2 Month 1

325 ratings at Udemy

Five weeks' worth of keywords to create 100+ new pieces with tips to help your writing ongoing. Plus bonus content.

• Udemy
• 2 hours 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Novel bootcamp; imagine, plan and start writing that book!

226 ratings at Udemy

Get started on your novel and learn creative writing techniques from a prize winning author and creative writing teacher

• Udemy
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

How to Write a Romance Novel (Fiction Writing Mastery)

193 ratings at Udemy

Master the art of crafting compelling romance novels and engaging fiction. Learn character development, dialogue techniques, and storytelling strategies to bring your narrative vision to life.

• Udemy
• 10 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

How to Write An Awesome Thriller or Horror Novel

75 ratings at Udemy

Learn to craft compelling thriller and horror novels, from idea generation to publication, with techniques for character development, genre-specific storytelling, and effective writing strategies.

• Udemy
• 4-5 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Advanced Science Fiction & Fantasy

60 ratings at Udemy

Explore mythic storytelling in sci-fi and fantasy, learning to craft modern narratives that resonate with today's world. Develop your skills to create compelling 21st-century myths.

• Udemy
• 9 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course