CourseraCreative Writing
Offered by Wesleyan University. Craft Your Story Like the Great Writers.
Creative Writing is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Creative Writing. It is structured in 5 modules, over 1 month. Learners rate it 4.6/5 from 6.4K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Creative Writing courses collection.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 1 month |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.6★ (6.4K reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
5 modulesThe 5-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 1 month.
Module 1 · Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot
Module 2 · Creative Writing: The Craft of Character
Module 3 · Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description
Module 4 · Creative Writing: The Craft of Style
Module 5 · Capstone: Your Story
What learners rate it
Rated 4.6/5 by 6.4K learners on Coursera (checked 25 Aug 2026).
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Common questions
How much does Creative Writing cost?
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Does Creative Writing come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Creative Writing take?
Coursera lists it at 1 month. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Creative Writing suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Creative Writing cover?
It is organised into 5 modules, starting with Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot and going on to Creative Writing: The Craft of Character, Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description, Creative Writing: The Craft of Style, Capstone: Your Story. The full outline is on this page.