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25 Best Creative Writing Courses Online

We compared 25 Creative Writing courses currently listed on Coursera, Udemy and edX, priced from $19.99 to $2,152.80. 9 come from a named university or institution, including Wesleyan University, Japan Animation & Manga College and University of Cambridge. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
25
Price range
$19.99 – $2,152.80
Providers
Coursera, Udemy, edX
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, edX, matched to "creative writing" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $2,152.80, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Character

    Offered by Wesleyan University

    At the center of a good story are the characters in it. In this course aspiring writers will discover how to build and bring to life complex, vivid and unforgettable characters. We will study the choices a writer makes t...

    $79.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Creative Writing

    Offered by Wesleyan University

    This Specialization covers elements of three major creative writing genres: short story, narrative essay, and memoir. You will master the techniques that good writers use to compose a bracing story, populated with memora...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Udemy Certificate

    CREATIVE WRITING MASTERCLASS - 3 Act Story Course

    This creative writing course and story class is for any type of media (novels, movies, TV shows, long stories, short stories, etc!)  And will breakdown 3 Act Structure. Write a Story that HOOKS IN YOUR AUDIENCE and...

    $99.99
    listed price
  4. 4
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Lowest price here

    Write with me and journal. Creative writing is all. Thankyou

    I am an indie author and blogger. I write stories for a living, and I feel others deserve to learn what I learn while journaling my thoughts to make a book better over the years. Journaling has helped me a lot along my a...

    $19.99
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Turn Ideas Into Unique Content: Tools For Creative Writing

    Offered by Skillshare

    By the end of this course, you will be able to capture and organize ideas effectively, develop a personalized system for creative thinking, and transform everyday observations into compelling written content. In Turn Ide...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy Certificate

    Authorpreneur Masterclass | Creative Writing | Book Writing

    The Authorpreneur Masterclass offers aspiring writers the chance to turn their passion into a career by covering essential skills in creative writing, content writing, and book publishing. With a practical focus, this co...

    $19.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Writing a Book: Creative Writing Skills for Self-publishing

    This course provides a supportive environment for anyone looking to express their story through writing. You'll explore both the craft and discipline of storytelling, whether you aim to write fiction or non-fiction. By t...

    $19.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Writing poetry and other creative writing, and promoting it

    Offered by Alex Genadinik

    Learn to write poetry and other creative writing, and appreciate its beauty and power to enrich your inner life. Also learn how to avoid procrastination and get motivated so you write your own creative work, and also lea...

    $49.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Manga Drawing Basic Course / Story Writing & Storyboarding

    Offered by Japan Animation & Manga College

    * There are no feedback from the pros in this course.In this course, the members challenge themselves to create original manga based on the Japanese folklore, "Momotaro".We had Kei Natsumi-sensei, a manga artist, draw a...

    $34.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Capstone: Bringing it all together

    Offered by University of Cambridge

    Having completed the seven other courses in the MicroMasters in Writing for Performance and Entertainment Industries, this course gives you the opportunity to put it all together. The course webinar will focus on the ass...

    $299.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Enhance your Writing with Noun Clauses

    Offered by University of California, Irvine

    This course is designed to hold your hand step-by-step through the most basic concepts of noun clauses all the way to the end goal of writing a paragraph with varied noun clauses. With each individual lesson, you’ll watc...

    $49.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Transmedia Writing

    Offered by Michigan State University

    Do you have a desire to write a novel, write a screenplay, design a video game? In this project-centered course you will develop your own, original, intellectual property (IP) into a transmedia project containing written...

    $49.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Write Your First Novel

    Offered by Michigan State University

    WRITE YOUR FIRST NOVEL From Inc.com - The 30 Most Popular Online Courses of 2020 "Write Your First Novel" made the list at #15 https://lnkd.in/gZqscmn If you’ve ever had the dream, the desire or even just a vague notion...

    $49.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Storying the Self: How Stories Shape our Identities

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    Explore how artists have come to understand their identities over time, through creative media and scholarly discussions. You will connect with your own sources of creative inspiration, and revisit a major moment in your...

    $49.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Stand Up!; Comedy Writing and Performance Poetry

    Offered by University of Cambridge

    Prepare to perform your comic writing and/or poetry to a live audience, as well as develop transferable writing skills and communication expertise that will be relevant in any profession. This course will broaden your un...

    $299.00
    listed price
  16. 16
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Storying the Self: Telling our Stories

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    Ask for and give constructive feedback on your work, and consider venues for sharing your stories as both a leader and creator. In leadership contexts, this translates to authentic purpose, vision, and values. You’ll eng...

    $49.00
    listed price
  17. 17
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    AI and Writing - Study Essentials

    Offered by Adelaide University

    This course focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence and writing, providing essential insights into how AI can enhance writing processes. You'll explore various tools and techniques that leverage AI to impr...

    $225.00
    listed price
  18. 18
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

    Offered by University of Michigan

    This course focuses on enhancing your writing skills, teaching you how to choose your words carefully to engage and persuade your audience. You'll explore creative uses of syntax, master storytelling techniques, and disc...

    $49.00
    listed price
  19. 19
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Writing for Performance and the Entertainment Industries

    Offered by University of Cambridge

    This course focuses on the art and craft of writing for performance, specifically within the entertainment industry. You’ll explore storytelling techniques, character development, and how to structure work for various me...

    $2,152.80
    listed price
  20. 20
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Writing successfully for the Stage

    Offered by University of Cambridge

    Learn to structure your dramatic writing to a professional standard, as well as develop professionally transferable communication skills. This course will broaden your understanding of how to write engaging and interesti...

    $299.00
    listed price
  21. 21
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Finding your voice as a playwright

    Offered by University of Cambridge

    Learn to deepen your creative practice as a playwright, as well as develop professionally transferable writing skills and communication expertise. This course will broaden your understanding of how to start a career succ...

    $299.00
    listed price
  22. 22
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself

    Offered by Wesleyan University

    How To Write About Yourself...so that someone else wants to read it! This is the heart of this Coursera specialization in Memoir and Personal Essay. Masters of both genres share tips, prompts, exercises, readings and cha...

    $49.00
    listed price
  23. 23
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Reconceiving Space: Installation and Performance Art

    Offered by University of Cambridge

    Learn to deepen your dramaturgical practice in the experimental world of installation and performance art, as well as continue to develop professionally transferable writing skills and communication expertise. This cours...

    $299.00
    listed price
  24. 24
    edX Bachelor's Degree University-backed

    Bachelor of Arts in English

    Offered by Maryville University

    The Bachelor of Arts in English on edX offers a comprehensive exploration of literature, writing, and cultural analysis. This degree empowers students to develop critical thinking and communication skills, enabling them...

  25. 25
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Learn to Write a Novel

    Many people dream of writing a novel, but have no idea where to even start or what to ever write about. Writing is an art and a science, and without understanding both, writers will struggle. By learning everything about...

    $49.99
    listed price

Best Creative Writing Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Creative Writing: The Craft of Character Coursera Wesleyan University $79.00 View →
2 Creative Writing Coursera Wesleyan University $49.00 View →
3 CREATIVE WRITING MASTERCLASS - 3 Act Story Course Udemy $99.99 View →
4 Write with me and journal. Creative writing is all. Thankyou Udemy $19.99 View →
5 Turn Ideas Into Unique Content: Tools For Creative Writing Coursera Skillshare $49.00 View →
6 Authorpreneur Masterclass | Creative Writing | Book Writing Udemy $19.99 View →
7 Writing a Book: Creative Writing Skills for Self-publishing Udemy $19.99 View →
8 Writing poetry and other creative writing, and promoting it Coursera Alex Genadinik $49.00 View →
9 Manga Drawing Basic Course / Story Writing & Storyboarding Udemy Japan Animation & Manga College $34.99 View →
10 Capstone: Bringing it all together edX University of Cambridge $299.00 View →
11 Enhance your Writing with Noun Clauses Coursera University of California, Irvine $49.00 View →
12 Transmedia Writing Coursera Michigan State University $49.00 View →
13 Write Your First Novel Coursera Michigan State University $49.00 View →
14 Storying the Self: How Stories Shape our Identities Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
15 Stand Up!; Comedy Writing and Performance Poetry edX University of Cambridge $299.00 View →
16 Storying the Self: Telling our Stories Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
17 AI and Writing - Study Essentials edX Adelaide University $225.00 View →
18 Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order Coursera University of Michigan $49.00 View →
19 Writing for Performance and the Entertainment Industries edX University of Cambridge $2,152.80 View →
20 Writing successfully for the Stage edX University of Cambridge $299.00 View →
21 Finding your voice as a playwright edX University of Cambridge $299.00 View →
22 Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself Coursera Wesleyan University $49.00 View →
23 Reconceiving Space: Installation and Performance Art edX University of Cambridge $299.00 View →
24 Bachelor of Arts in English edX Maryville University View →
25 Learn to Write a Novel Udemy $49.99 View →

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