Creative Writing Summer Schools
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 in 2023 is an excellent place to start.
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 2023
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A premium provider of academic and EFL summer programmes in Oxford, Cambridge, London and other prestigious university settings.
- Founded: 2004
- Fees from: £5595
- Typical duration: 2 weeks
- Dates: June - August
- Students Per Class: 12-15
- Hours of Tuition: 20 / week
- Age Range: 8-25
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Summer course provider offering an authentic experience of life at world-famous universities.
- Founded: 2010
- Fees from: £5395
- Typical duration: 2 weeks
- Dates: June - August
- Students Per Class: 4
- Hours of Tuition: 12 / week
- Age Range: 9-24
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Oxford University's official summer school for adults, run by the department for Continuing Education. Choose from a wide range of exciting, week-long courses and explore all that Oxford has to offer.
- Founded: 1878
- Fees from: ££1500 +
- Typical duration: 1 week
- Dates: July - August
- Students Per Class: 10+
- Hours of Tuition: 15+
- Age Range: 18+
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A summer school promising students an experience of life in prestigious institutions, alongside the chance to meet like-minded people.
- Founded: 2012
- Fees from: £5495
- Typical duration: 2 weeks
- Dates: June - August
- Students Per Class: 7-10
- Hours of Tuition: 20+
- Age Range: 13-18
Best Creative Writing Summer Courses 2023
Creative Writing & Film – career insights
Career-focused Creative Writing & Film programme in London The Creative Writing & Film programme is aimed at students interested in…
Oxford Creative Writing Course (Ages 13-15)
For centuries, the halls of Oxford University colleges have produced some of the world’s most renowned professional writers, including Oscar…
Oxford Creative Writing Summer Course
The creative writing course in the summer offers the chance for you to develop your writing and enhance your creative…
Cambridge Creative Writing Course (Ages 13-15)
For centuries, the halls of Cambridge University colleges have produced some of the world’s most renowned professional writers, from C.S.…
Cambridge Creative Writing Summer School (Ages 16-18)
The creative writing courses offer the chance for you to develop your writing and enhance your creative writing skills by…
Creative Writing (The Cambridge Prep)
Students on the Cambridge Prep attend one or two Sessions and choose one course per Session. Popular courses include Engineering,…
English Literature (The Cambridge Prep)
Students on the Cambridge Prep attend one or two Sessions and choose one course per Session. Popular courses include Engineering,…
Creative Writing (The Oxford Prep Experience)
The Oxford Prep Experience offers students in grades 8 and 9 the chance to immerse themselves in subjects about which…
English Literature (The Oxford Prep Experience)
The Oxford Prep Experience offers students in grades 8 and 9 the chance to immerse themselves in subjects about which…
Oxford and the Literature of the Fantastic: Carroll, Tolkien, Lewis, and Pullman (The Oxford Prep Experience)
The Oxford Prep Experience offers students in grades 8 and 9 the chance to immerse themselves in subjects about which…
Creative Writing (The Oxford Tradition)
The Oxford Tradition offers students in grades 10 to 12 the chance to have a pre-university experience. They immerse themselves…
English Literature (The Oxford Tradition)
The Oxford Tradition offers students in grades 10 to 12 the chance to have a pre-university experience. They immerse themselves…
Creative Writing (The Oxford Summer Seminar)
The Seminars are condensed versions of our 4-week Tradition program in which participants experience life at the University of Oxford.…
English Literature (The Oxford Summer Seminar)
The Seminars are condensed versions of our 4-week Tradition program in which participants experience life at the University of Oxford.…
Creative Writing (The Cambridge Tradition)
Students on the Cambridge Tradition attend one or two Sessions and choose one course per Session. Popular courses include Aerospace…
Creative Writing – Cambridge (16-18 years)
Practise challenging writing techniques and find your own ‘voice’ through which to express yourself and truly inspire your readers as…
Creative Writing – Oxford (19+ years)
Immerse yourself in the art of crafting compelling stories with an emphasis on novels, speculative fiction, drama and poetry. More…
Creative Writing – Oxford (16-18 years)
Practice challenging writing techniques and find your own ‘voice’ through which to express yourself and truly inspire your readers as…
Creative Writing – Cambridge (13-15 years)
Practise challenging writing techniques and find your own ‘voice’ through which to express yourself and truly inspire your readers as…
Explore Creative Writing – Oxford (13-15 years)
Practice challenging writing techniques and find your own ‘voice’ through which to express yourself and truly inspire your readers as…
Creative Writing – Yale (13-15 years)
On our ‘Explore Creative Writing’ course you’ll practise challenging writing techniques and find your own ‘voice’ through which to express…
Gender and Sexuality in British Literature
This course provides a unique and exciting opportunity for students to examine a wide range of British literature from various…
Writing Lives: Texts, Techniques, and Creativity in Life-Writing
Unlock your creative potential on an exciting course which combines academic literary analysis with the opportunity to explore and develop…
English Literature and Creative Writing
Build the creative knowledge and expertise you need to express yourself fluently in words. Take our English Literature and Creative…
Creative Writing
Learn the methods and structures you need to create engaging fiction, prose and poetry on our inspiring Creative Writing course.…
Creative Writing – online insights
Gain expert insights in an online summer school in Creative Writing The curriculum will introduce you to all phases of…
English Literature and Creative Writing
Build the creative knowledge and expertise you need to express yourself fluently in words. Take our English Literature and Creative…
Creative Writing
Ever read an opening chapter of a book and found it impossible to put down? You’ll soon be crafting those…
Creative Writing
Ever read an opening chapter of a book and found it impossible to put down? You’ll soon be crafting those…
Creative Writing
Learn the methods and structures you need to create engaging fiction, prose and poetry on our inspiring Creative Writing course.…
