52 Full-time Short courses in Creative Writing

The University of Canterbury's Certificate in Indigenous Narrative will introduce you to indigenous storytelling in the digital media industry, from films to video games and more.

The Creative Writing course from The American University of Paris offers students opportunities to write and share poetry and fiction under the guidance of a highly accomplished faculty member. At the same time, students will enjoy Paris life and culture while becoming steeped in some of its great literary legacy.

The 2026 edition of the Summer School will focus on playwriting and the rewriting and adaptation of literary texts for theater and stage performance.

Write feature film and TV scripts, and learn about production in this comprehensive Screenwriting - Film and TV Comprehensive programme at UCLA Extension designed primarily for international students who want to study in the entertainment capital of the world.

This Workplace Writing program offered by University of Ottawa focuses on real-world writing, applied skills, and continuous improvement.

On this Creative Writing - An Introduction (Stage 1) course at the Arts University Bournemouth, you’ll be taught the essential skills of creative writing – perfect if you’re an aspiring writer or if you’re prepping for a bigger writing project. You'll develop your skills across a range of forms, including flash fiction, short stories, novels, and poetry.

In this highly interactive Clearly Write - Effective Writing for Executives course at Singapore Management University, you will learn the concept of effective writing and techniques on how to write more clearly, concisely and persuasively.

This 8-week Playwriting - Intermediate short course at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is aimed at those who want to develop their playwriting further with an established playwright. 

Meeting once a week for eight intensive lessons this Playwriting - An Introduction course at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is an exciting opportunity to work with an established playwright to explore the fundamentals of writing a play.

Creative Writing for Beginners at Brighton Metropolitan College is a ten-week workshop-based course introducing the essential techniques used to write fiction.

Try your hand as a creative non-fiction writer with this Creative Writing in English summer course at Tallinn University, which aims to give you the best possible introduction to an exciting, fast-developing literary field.

Life Writing and Writing Life at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is a course designed for people who want to start on or continue their path towards writing narrative non-fiction.

This Editing and Proofreading course offered by University of Sydney aims to give you a thorough grounding in the three-part editing process. It will equip you with the skills you need to turn rough copy into powerful and effective writing.

The Digital Humanities from University of Antwerp it is an intensive 5-day entry level hands-on course on making digital editions of analogue and born-digital texts.

How do we transform experience and imagination into compelling prose? This Creative Writing - Fact or Fiction - Beginners course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is designed to develop your creative skills and confidence to write.

Atlas Summer Courses – Creative Writing develops students’ ability to write compelling fiction, prose, and poetry. Explore character, plot, voice, and dialogue through tutorial-style teaching in small groups while studying Creative Writing in Oxford.

The Creative Writing course from UCL Summer School invites you to explore and experiment with your creative writing strengths and preferences. This course is offered in two sessions: Session One: Monday 29 June – Friday 17 July 2026. Session Two: Monday 20 July – Friday 7 August 2026

The Business Writing Skills course at The London School of English equips participants with the essential skills for producing clear, professional, and impactful business communications.

Put pen to paper, let your imagination roam free and conjure your creativity with this Creative Writing for Ages 14 - 17 programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

Have you always dreamed of writing a novel but weren't sure where to start? Turn that dream into reality in this Creative Writing - Get Started on Your Novel workshop at the University of Roehampton.