Creative Writing

Overview

There’s always a blank page that needs to be filled and a story waiting to be told.

Writing is all about channelling the inner voice, and to quote Margaret Atwood: ‘A word after a word after a word is power’. Whether you’re aiming to explore a subject you’re passionate about, tell sublime narratives through dramatic world building, bring your truth to speak out loud at an open mic, or write the next Netflix hit – there’s a space for everyone.

On our creative writing courses, you’ll learn how to master the pen and page across a range of genres. No matter what style you’re interested in pursuing, you’ll develop essential techniques and your confidence as a writer.

Discover the stories you’ll tell with our courses below.

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Creative Writing – an Introduction (Stage 1)

This 10-week introductory course will help you develop essential techniques for crafting compelling stories.

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Creative Writing – the Next Chapter (Stage 2)

This 10-week advanced course in creative writing explores specific writing techniques and takes you from beginner to experienced writer.

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Writing for Children's Books

This brand-new course introduces writers to the magic of middle-grade fiction, creating stories young readers won’t be able to put down.