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Writing Skills Short Course

Write clearly, persuasively, and concisely. Master writing skills through bite-sized, swipeable learning tiles — designed for busy people who want to learn on the go.

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About This Writing Skills Course

This Writing Skills short course on SkillTiles breaks down everything you need to know into 10 structured milestones, each packed with bite-sized learning tiles you can swipe through in under 15 seconds each.

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this online writing skills course uses AI-powered content to adapt to your learning pace. Each tile delivers a focused concept, example, or quiz — making it perfect for commutes, coffee breaks, or quick study sessions.

Covering 70 key topics across 10 milestones, this course takes you from foundations to practical application. Earn badges as you complete each milestone and track your progress on your learning dashboard.

Course Curriculum

1

Clear Writing

Write emails, docs, and content people actually read

the inverted pyramid structureactive vs passive voiceeliminating filler wordswriting strong subject linesthe hemingway principle (short sentences)formatting for scanningcall-to-action writing
2

Email Writing

Write emails that get results

subject line formulasopening hooks for emailsone email one action ruleprofessional tone calibrationfollow-up email timingcold email structuremanaging email threads
3

Business Writing

Write clear reports and proposals

executive summary writingproposal structurereport formattingmemo writingpresentation scriptsmeeting minutesSOPs and documentation
4

Persuasive Writing

Write to influence and convince

AIDA framework for copyemotional vs logical appealssocial proof in writingurgency and scarcitystorytelling in persuasionaddressing objections in writingcall-to-action crafting
5

Content Writing

Create engaging blog posts and articles

headline formulasblog post structureSEO writing basicscontent hooks and introslisticle and how-to formatscontent repurposingbuilding a content calendar
6

Self-Editing

Polish your writing to perfection

cutting unnecessary wordsreading aloud techniquegrammar and punctuation refreshconsistency checkingtone and voice alignmentediting checklistsAI editing tools
7

Creative Writing Basics

Express yourself through creative prose

show don't telldialogue writingcharacter voicesetting and atmosphereflash fictionpoetry basicsjournal and freewriting
8

Social Media Writing

Write engaging posts for any platform

platform-specific writinghooks for social postshashtag strategythread writing (X/Twitter)LinkedIn contentcaption writing for Instagramviral content patterns
9

Technical Writing

Make complex topics clear and accessible

audience analysisdocumentation structureAPI documentation basicsuser guide writingREADME best practicesknowledge base articlestechnical blog posts
10

Writing Mastery

Develop your unique writing voice

finding your voicewriting habits and routineswriter's block strategiesbuilding a writing portfoliopitching and publishingwriting community involvementcontinuous improvement

What You'll Learn in This Writing Skills Course

the inverted pyramid structure
active vs passive voice
eliminating filler words
writing strong subject lines
the hemingway principle (short sentences)
formatting for scanning
call-to-action writing
subject line formulas
opening hooks for emails
one email one action rule
professional tone calibration
follow-up email timing
cold email structure
managing email threads

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Start this free writing skills short course today. Swipe through AI-powered tiles, earn badges, and build a daily learning habit — no experience needed.

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