Creative writing: live online course

Week by week

What the learner works on

1. Weeks 1–2
   Story structure

   Beginning, middle and end, and the problem that drives a story.

2. Weeks 3–4
   Characters and setting

   Making people and places feel real.

3. Week 5
   Description

   Showing with senses rather than telling.

4. Week 6
   Dialogue

   Natural speech and punctuation.

5. Week 7
   Poetry

   Rhythm, images and playful forms.

6. Week 8
   Editing

   Rereading, cutting and improving.

The order and pace change to suit the learner, and the teacher adjusts after every few classes. Topics follow the learner's board or level.

Who it is for

Is this course right?

Learners (Ages 8 and up) who want a teacher to explain, correct and set practice, whether they are keeping pace or need support. Tell us the board or level and the teacher starts from there.

Not sure about the level? Send a message and the teacher will ask a few questions and suggest where to start. For related pages, see Creative writing: what is taught online.

How classes run

Before the first class

Each class mixes a quick recap, a new idea taught live, guided practice and a few questions to take away. Join ten minutes early for a sound and camera check, and use a laptop or desktop if the class needs screen sharing. Read what to expect in your first online class.

Price

What Creative writing costs

Foundation level. Courses of 20 or more classes cost 8 percent less per class, and 40 or more cost 12 percent less. Prices are per learner. We confirm the amount, payment options and refund terms in writing before you pay anything. See how prices work.

Free practice

Try before you decide

• Sentence Builder
• Read and Answer: reading practice
• Tongue twisters for kids