Coursera
PaidCreative Writing Specialization — Wesleyan
A writing program covering plot, character, setting, style, critique, and the revision of an original story, essay, or memoir.
Beginner10+ hrsCertificate
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Creative Writing Masterclass: Start Writing Your Own Stories
Explore Video School’s writing course on storytelling, grammar, style, outlining, first drafts, editing and choosing a medium.
PaidBeginner2–4 hoursEnglishCertificateCreative Writing
Opens on the provider’s site. Check current access and certificate terms there.
Course overview
Video School connects the writing process with storytelling elements, grammar, style and revision. The outline moves from finding a suitable medium to outlining and editing a first draft. It suits beginners seeking a practical overview, with short independent pieces providing a way to test the ideas before starting a book-length project.
What you will learn
- Explore storytelling and style choices.
- Outline and draft original work.
- Develop a revision routine.
Who this suits
No writing experience is required; have a notebook or digital writing tool available.
Before you enroll
Allow time for drafting and revision beyond the listed lessons. Feedback arrangements and assessment access depend on enrollment terms. Use your own material, protect the privacy of people represented in personal writing and check rights before publishing. Course completion does not guarantee publication.
Udemy offers paid purchase or subscription access depending on the current course and region. Paid teaching courses provide completion certificates under Udemy’s policy. Check current access terms and any separate software or material costs before enrolling.
Put it into practice
Outline a short story in a few sentences, draft its opening and revise one paragraph for clarity without changing the intended voice.
Source and review
This overview is based on the provider's published information, checked on . It is an editorial assessment, not a claim that we completed the resource. Time filters are approximate study ranges; projects and exercises can take longer.
Where a formal level is unavailable, the level filter is an editorial estimate based on the published audience and requirements. Duration filters reflect the listed video time; exercises and independent practice can take longer.
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At a glance
- Provider
- Udemy
- Learning format
- Course
- Price
- Paid
- Level
- Beginner
- Study time (approx.)
- 2–4 hours
- Language
- English
- Certificate
- Available; check provider terms
- Created by
- Video School, Phil Ebiner and Brian Birmingham
- Category
- Creative Writing
- Subjects
- Humanities, Art and Crafts
- Page updated
- 12 Oct 2026