Scriptwriting Courses and Certifications

Your World, Only Better – Developing Narratives for Animation

Develop fantastical yet believable animated narratives through research, character development, and childlike thinking. Learn to create rich worlds, compelling characters, and unique stories for animation.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How to Win the Internet: Writing for Sketch Comedy

Learn to write engaging sketch comedy for YouTube, covering idea generation, script format, character development, and effective revisions to create viral content that stands out online.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Road to Manga - Creating a Concept for a Short Story 101

Learn techniques to transform manga ideas into executable short story concepts, covering topic selection, script writing, page layout, and project management for aspiring manga artists.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How to Create a Storyboard: Bring Your Product/Service Concept to Life in 20 minutes

Learn to create compelling storyboards for product concepts. Develop user stories, craft narratives, and sketch visuals to effectively communicate your ideas and demonstrate value to stakeholders.

• Skillshare
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Create Your Own Explainer Video: How To Craft The Perfect Pitch!

Learn to create engaging explainer videos for your business or product, covering planning, scripting, production, and post-production. Includes step-by-step guidance and resources for professional results.

• Skillshare
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Writing for Slice of Life Comics: How to make the day-to-day funny

Learn to transform everyday experiences into humorous 4-panel comics. Discover techniques for capturing ideas, crafting engaging stories, and applying comedy rules to create entertaining slice-of-life content.

• Skillshare
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

HOW TO VLOG & GROW A YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Learn to start and grow a successful YouTube channel, covering vlogging techniques, audience targeting, content planning, filming, editing, and monetization strategies.

• Skillshare
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Animated Information Graphics: using data and motion to reveal the story

Aprenda a criar gráficos informativos animados que revelam histórias através de dados e movimento. Descubra como transformar dados em narrativas visuais envolventes, desde a concepção até o storyboard final.

• Skillshare
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The YouTube MasterClass: How to Set Up Your Channel for Maximum Views & Easy Filming/Editing

Master YouTube channel setup, filming techniques, and efficient editing for maximum visibility and engagement.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Social Media Video Masterclass: After Effects and Premiere Pro

Create compelling social media videos with context-driven strategies, script writing techniques, and efficient editing workflows. Learn key video types, elements, and real-world projects to enhance your portfolio and outpace competitors.

• Skillshare
• 4 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Writing Interactive Stories for Video Games & Other Formats

Learn to craft engaging interactive stories for video games, exploring traditional storytelling techniques and unique elements of interactive fiction while developing your own project.

• Skillshare
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Film Yourself 101: How to Create a Talking Head Video

Learn to create professional talking head videos: camera setup, audio, lighting, composition, scripting, and editing techniques for beginners. Overcome camera shyness and produce high-quality content.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How To MAKE Comics - From concept, to pages, to publishing

Comprehensive guide to comic creation, from concept to publishing. Covers storytelling, character design, world-building, art techniques, lettering, printing, and marketing with insights from industry professionals.

• Skillshare
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

YouTube Success: Script, Shoot & Edit with MKBHD

Learn to create engaging YouTube content from tech reviewer MKBHD. Master scripting, shooting, and editing techniques to produce authentic videos that connect with viewers, regardless of your equipment or experience level.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creative writing and critical reading

29 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Creative writing and critical reading, explores the importance of reading as part of a creative writer’s development at the postgraduate level. You will gain inspiration and ideas...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate