Free Online Writing Courses
You may be an aspiring writer or a seasoned writer wanting to brush up your skills. As we have promised on our previous post, we now bring you goodies that will truly help you become the writer of your dreams. Here are some buzzworthy sites you can bookmark to help you in your quest of becoming the ultimate writer:
Free Online Writing Courses
1. UCLA Screenwriting Course by Steven Barnes
If you love to make stories for film or TV, you can check out this screenwriting course by a best-selling author and writer. You can learn in your own time, in as little as nine weeks. Visit here.
2. Poynter’s News University
If you love journalism, this site is perfect for you. You can find various topics here, from multimedia, writing to reporting. With 150 free courses and other low-cost programs, becoming an independent journalist is now a reality. Visit here.
3. Ezine University
If you fancy becoming a guru on writing web and marketing copies, this site is full of resources to get you started. You can get expert tips from successful Ezine publishers and internet marketers. For more info on writing for Ezines, you may visit here.
4. The Purdue Online Writing Lab ( OWL )
What started as a project in 1994 has turned into an online writing resource site accessible to anyone, anywhere. From writing instructions, grammar, word usage to specialized help from professional writers – the info you’ll learn will surely help you write a clear copy. Visit here.
5. The English Club
If English is not your native tongue, you will find all the help you will need to help you write like a native speaker. From basic to advanced lessons in ESL ( English as Second Language ), you will find the right course to help you. Visit here.
6. Wikiversity
Like Wikipedia, this site is accessible in multiple languages. You can find several writing courses that will help you – from web writing to technical writing. There’s absolutely something for everyone here.
Free Writing Courses from Universities
MIT Open Courseware: Introduction to Fiction
MIT Open Courseware: Writing and Reading Short Stories
Utah State University: Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose
Utah State University: Technology for Professional Writers
Utah State University: Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode
Always keep in mind that passion for writing is the key in becoming the writer you have in mind. Together with persistence and practice, you can evolve your writing craft and become a master scribe.
Do you know any other free online resources for writers? Please feel free to share on the comments below.
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Nigel July 7, 2010 at 9:50 am
Thanks for these resources Marissa, its always a great asset to be able to communicate in writing effectively.
Marissa Sayno July 17, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Hi Nigel,
I’m glad you like these resources, just as I do. I totally agree with you. Writing effectively is vital in reaching your readers on the World Wide Web and it is a continuous learning process. Cheers!