I have compiled a list of free online writing classes. Please let me know what you think of these courses as you complete them.

Introductory Writing Classes

• Introduction to Literature: In this introductory course, you will take learn about character development, imagery, poetic language, and more. [Western Kentucky University]
• What is Good Writing?: Learn what constitutes good writing and the importance of effective writing. [The Open University]
• Start Writing Fiction: Dive into character development, setting, genre, dialog, and more. [The Open University]

Creative Writing

• Poetry: Learn about the form and elements of poetry. [College of DuPage]
• Writing Challenges: Tackle a series of creative writing challenges. [Warwick University]
• The Creative Spark: Discover how to create your own creative process with this course. [MIT]
• Expository Writing: This course focuses on narration, critique, argument, and persuasion in autobiographical writing. [MIT]

Grammar & Language

• English Grammar in Context: Learn about the importance of grammar, features of speech, and more. [The Open University]
• Form and Uses of Language: Examine the different ways language can be used by studying the varied works of Siegfried Sassoon. [The Open University]
• The Syntax of Natural Language: Dive into the theories and technical aspects of grammar and language. [University of Pennsylvania]
• Introducing Representation: Learn how to use language as a way to convey thoughts. [The Open University]

Persuasive Writing

• Rhetoric: Learn the art and theory of persuasive writing. [MIT]
• Advanced Essay Workshop: Dive into an advanced study of rhetoric and prose style techniques. [MIT]
• Rhetorical and Critical Writing Assessment: Learn how to distinguish between fact, and fiction, and support a position. [Western Governors]

Copyright & Plagiarism

• Text as Property/Property as Text: Take a look at ownership, plagiarism, and lots of other moral and legal topics in writing. [Rice]

Social Writing

• Writing and Experience - Culture Shock! Writing, Editing, and Publishing in Cyberspace: Learn how to write for an online audience. [MIT]
• Writing and Experience: Learn how to write about differing social experiences. [MIT]

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