Free Online Creative Writing Workshop

Suitable for the students of all Levels

Dream of writing poetry, short stories, or novels? Ever watched a movie or a play and felt the desire to write a script of your own? If so, take our course online. Not only will we bring you techniques all forms of creative writing need most, we will also touch on the challenges and techniques that make your writing unique while getting your brain—and your hand—moving.

Lesson 1: Small Steps

As a student of this course, and as a creative writer, you will be writing. Decide where your words will go. Will you write longhand or will you type your words on a keyboard?

Lesson 1 Video

★ Complete Assignment: An Introduction

★ Complete: Assignment 1: Starting Small

★ Complete Exam: Lesson 1: Small Steps

Lesson 2: Getting Out of Your Own Way

If you long to write creatively, but you have a hard time getting started, you are not alone. There are far more people in the world who wish they were writers than those who actually write.

Lesson 2 Video

★ Review 2 Articles: Being Held Back by Your Fear of Writing?

Online Writing Groups and Writing Communities

★ Complete: Assignment 2: Combatting Fear

★ Complete Exam: Lesson 2: Getting Out of Your Own Way

Student recommendations

“Great job. I especially enjoyed the opportunity to learn about and try some writing experiences I’d never thought I might like.” -Dot S.

“The writing assignments and the instructor feedback were most helpful. I have taken two classes from this instructor, and I learned a great deal in both.” -Karen R.

“The course had many suggested activities and exercises. The more of these I did the better experience I had with each lesson.” -Mel T.