Essay Writing Courses

5 Essay Writing Classes in Less than 1 Hour

Learn essential essay writing skills, from introductions to conclusions, with practical tips for academic success. Improve your university grades through clear, structured, and targeted writing techniques.

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

Academic Writing Made Easy

49 reviews

Struggling with writing an academic text? This MOOC will ease the pain – and make your writing shine.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Writing in the Sciences

14 reviews

Enhance scientific writing skills through practical exercises, covering manuscript structure, peer review, grant writing, ethical publishing, and communicating with broader audiences.

• Coursera
• 1 day 6 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Discovering Science: Science Writing

28 reviews

What science discoveries will you choose to write about?

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking

5 reviews

Gain critical communication skills in writing and public speaking with this introduction to American political rhetoric.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics

24 reviews

Explore songwriting techniques to express ideas and emotions effectively. Learn about prosody, develop your message, and create engaging lyrics and melodies. Suitable for beginners and experienced songwriters.

• Coursera
• 16 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

A Beginner's Guide to Writing in English for University Study

23 reviews

Learn how to use English for study at university or college and develop your writing skills, vocabulary and grammar.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mastering Style: The Learning and Teaching of Writing

Explore effective writing techniques, classic style theory, and challenges in academic and journalistic writing with insights from Steven Pinker and Jill Abramson.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Writing for Academic and Public Audiences - Professor Duncan White

Explore the transition from academic to public writing with Professor Duncan White, discussing craft, audience, and practical advice for aspiring writers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stanford Lecture: Mathematical Writing - Refereeing

Explore the art of refereeing mathematical papers with Professor Knuth, covering essential aspects of peer review and scholarly communication in mathematics.

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

Stanford Lecture- Mathematical Writing - Refereeing

Explore the intricacies of mathematical refereeing with Professor Knuth, delving into best practices for evaluating and critiquing scholarly work in mathematics.

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

Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot

15 reviews

Discover the art of crafting compelling plots, from structure and scene-building to character development and revision techniques. Enhance your storytelling skills and bring your narratives to life.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

High-Impact Business Writing

8 reviews

Effective writing is a powerful tool in the business environment. Learn how to articulate your thoughts in a clear and concise manner that will allow your ideas to be better understood by your readers.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Commonwealth Education Trust

Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

15 reviews

This course is for curious students and aspiring authors with a passion for writing for young readers. This course will guide you with a combination of video lectures, online readings, peer reviews, and guest appearances from world-renowned children’s au…

• Coursera
• 13 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Advanced Writing

7 reviews

After completing this course, you will be able to plan and write a more sophisticated argument essay.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)