Online Courses in Creative Writing
New! Writing Drama
Drama is a hugely popular art form. This creative and critical course will help students to turn their passion for drama, whether stage, radio, television, or film, into the craft of dramatic writing, and to understand and appreciate the work of established dramatists. Find out more about this course
Getting Started in Creative Writing
Avid readers of stories and novels will find in this course the skills necessary to turn a love of fiction into a practical experience. This course introduces the key characteristics of creative writing, and students are supported with stage-by-stage guidance as they assimilate and put into practice a range of critical and creative methods. Find out more about this course
Writing Lives
Is there a true story that only you can tell? This course is designed to provide you with the skills you need to turn experiences, recollections and real-life phenomena into literary works that are enjoyable and accessible to a wider audience. Find out more about this course
Writing Poetry
How can poetic form help me to turn the passion and intensity of life into memorable expressions? How can an appreciation of the techniques used by past and living poets help me to improve as a poet? Find out more about this course