Let your imagination run wild this summer!
Create a spectacular universe of your own this summer with a creative writing course in the literary and cultural hotspots of Oxford, Cambridge or London. Stretch your imagination and challenge yourself to think differently, and play with different genres and styles through creative storytelling. Feel the buzz of finding exactly the right word to make your poem sing, craft a tantalising script destined for the silver screen, or finally get started on your Great Novel!
If you live more in books than out and your greatest heroes are all authors, you’ll love discovering the inspiration behind the work of the writers who have shaped human history with their words, whilst developing your own unique voice to bring your stories alive. You might be interested in pursuing a career in editing, publishing or marketing - a creative writing summer course this summer is an excellent place to start.
Why Choose Creative Writing for your 2024 Summer School?
Creative Writing Summer School in Oxford
What is it about the magic of Oxford that has inspired so many of our literary greats? Wander the same streets as Tolkein, Oscar Wilde and Percey Shelley whilst they studied and taught here, and visit the very pub that Tolkein and CS Lewis met at to discuss their ideas!
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Creative Writing Summer School in Cambridge
The roll call of famous authors to have studied and lived in captivating Cambridge is almost endless: from the leading English romantic poets Wordsworth and Tennyson, to Sylvia Plath, Iris Murdoch and modern fiction greats such as Zadie Smith!
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Best Creative Writing Summer Schools 2024
The Kellogg College Summer Programme in the Humanities, set for September 1-7, 2024, offers an enriching Anglo-French academic experience focusing on British and French Art, Architecture, and Literature from the 15th to the 20th century
Authentic Oxford & Cambridge Experience by Oxford Summer Courses immerses high school students in diverse academic studies and cultural explorations at these historic universities.
Experience the history, culture, and architecture of Oxford while studying on one of Oxford Scholastica Academy's transformational, future-focused courses.
Summer Springboard at the University of Oxford provides high school students academic courses and cultural exploration in a historic setting.
Experience Oxford University’s world-renowned tutorial teaching system, explore fascinating subjects with experts in the field, and gain new skills to take you further in your future academic or professional career.
Experience Oxford Royale's summer programs at Oxford and Cambridge, offering students a chance to dive into prestigious academic and cultural enrichment.
Best Creative Writing Summer Courses 2024
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Oxford Creative Writing Summer Course (Oxford, 16-18 years)
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Creative Writing
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The creative writing courses offer the chance for you to develop your writing and enhance your creative writing skills by…Creative Writing Academic Insights (Sydney)
Experience transformative academic experiences with the award-winning Academic Insights programme by Immerse at the University of Sydney. Learn from talented…
Creative Writing (The Oxford Prep Experience)
Students compose fiction and poetry under the guidance of a published author, with Oxford’s rich literary history as their inspiration.…Browse All
