Microcredential

Develop Your Writing Skills

Learn how to communicate information in a succinct, clear, convincing, and organized manner. Review the fundamentals of correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Discover how to produce written information that is appropriate for the intended audience.

• LinkedIn Learning
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available
• 8 courses

AGU

Writing an Abstract That Will Get Their Attention

Learn effective techniques for crafting attention-grabbing abstracts and plain-language summaries to increase the reach and impact of your scientific work.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dan Brown Teaches Writing Thrillers

Unveil the secrets of crafting gripping thrillers with bestselling author Dan Brown. Learn research techniques, character development, and suspense-building strategies to create compelling narratives.

• MasterClass
• 3 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Rl Stine Teaches Writing For Young Audiences

Legendary author R.L. Stine shares his secrets for crafting captivating fiction for young readers, from generating ideas to creating suspense, developing characters, and building successful series.

• MasterClass
• 3 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

David Baldacci Teaches Mystery And Thriller Writing

Learn how to write a novel with red herrings, clues, and plot twists that will keep your readers turning the pages.

• MasterClass
• 3 hours 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

James Patterson Teaches Writing

In his first online writing class, James Patterson guides you from the start to the finish of your book.

• MasterClass
• 3 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Salman Rushdie Teaches Storytelling And Writing

Learn how to draw from your own experiences to build vivid worlds, authentic characters, and complex plots from Salman Rushdie.

• MasterClass
• 4 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

David Mamet Teaches Dramatic Writing

Learn the rules of drama, the nuances of dialogue, and the skills to develop your own voice and create your masterpiece.

• MasterClass
• 4 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Shonda Rhimes Teaches Writing For Television

Shonda teaches you how to create compelling characters, write a pilot, pitch your idea, and stand out in the writers’ room.

• MasterClass
• 6 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing

Learn to craft captivating narratives from bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell. Discover techniques for research, character development, and storytelling that transform ordinary subjects into compelling, thought-provoking pieces.

• MasterClass
• 4 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Judy Blume Teaches Writing

In her first online writing class, the award-winning author teaches you how to invent vivid characters, write realistic dialogue, and turn your experiences into stories people will treasure.

• MasterClass
• 4 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Amy Tan Teaches Fiction Memory And Imagination

Learn how to craft compelling beginnings and endings, find your voice, and embrace your emotional memory to bring powerful narratives to life.

• MasterClass
• 3 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Roxane Gay Teaches Writing For Social Change

Learn how to document and narrate the world as you see it—and then demand change.

• MasterClass
• 3 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Unacademy

Active and Passive Voice

Comprehensive guide to mastering active and passive voice across various tenses, with practical exercises for effective application in English grammar and writing.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Unacademy

Synonyms and Antonyms - Important for Vocabulary Building

Enhance your English vocabulary through pictorial representations and explanations of synonyms and antonyms. This comprehensive series covers various dimensions of language, gradually expanding your linguistic awareness.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video