If you’ve ever gone for a long walk through a quiet forest, you might know how it feels to relax into your daydreams. It’s like a switch flips and suddenly the ordinary is full of possibility.
It reminds you of when you were a kid and everything shimmered a bit. Nothing was just what it seemed. A stick was a sword. The forest was a kingdom. People were mysterious knights or bandits. Remember those hours of magic?
That shimmer is still there, but these days you have to work a little harder to see it.
That’s what a writing course helps with.
What if, instead of scrolling on social media or watching Netflix, you went inward on an online writing course? A gentle, nourishing adventure from the comfort of your home.
Just a notebook, your curiosity and permission to play.
You’ll explore your own voice. Your ideas. Your creativity. You’ll remember how to really look at things. How to listen. How to take a half-thought and grow it into a story that is enjoyable to read.
You’ll study one-on-one with an award-winning author. Just you and someone who knows what they’re doing, gently pulling the story out of you. Awaken all that dormant imagination and master skills that will captivate your audience.
Our creative writing courses have changed lives for the past 20 years. They might change yours.
At the very least, you can rekindle the joy of creating something that’s all yours, from deep within.
Write a Novel. Short stories. Poetry. Scripts. Video games. Children’s Books. A memoir. Sign up today.
The shimmer’s waiting.
A snapshot of feedback about our creative writing courses:
‘I had a great experience. Helen always pushed me to do better – just what you need at this level. Having a one-on-one relationship with the tutor is valuable. Doing a writing course via the internet is convenient, economical and less stressful than in a class situation.’ Kay Shacklock, Advanced Creative Writing Course
‘My third course with the Writers’ College, and I enjoyed my experience and learnt so much. Everything was detailed and helpful with a very positive and encouraging tutor.’ Jennifer Collins, Short Story Writing for Magazines
‘I’ve had an incredibly specific and personal experience with my tutor, Helen. I feel more confident in the quality of my writing after studying under her supervision. The Writers College is built around a genuine desire to make us aspiring writers prosper. The availability of resources, student feedback and available tutors make the Writers’ College the best place to learn writing.’ Mohammed Razak, Basics of Creative Writing Course
‘I loved having Helen as a tutor to help me along this very personal journey; she knew when to push and when to pull back. She is a valuable asset to the college, and I hope to be paired with her again in the future. This was a welcoming, non-invasive way of learning.’ Vanessa Rowe, Basics of Creative Writing Course
‘Alex motivated and encouraged me throughout the course. She’s a very talented writer with excellent coaching skills. All the staff at the Writers’ College are charming, helpful and encouraging.’ Lynne Savy, Write a Novel Course
‘Sonny was an excellent tutor. Feedback was prompt and covered all aspects of my work in great detail. My writing has improved faster than I could have imagined. Being able to work at my own pace from anywhere is the perfect formula for me.’ Les Maiden, Literary Short and Flash Fiction Course
‘I thoroughly enjoyed this course. The material was informative with clear objectives. The deadlines allocated for each module were realistic, taking the holiday season into account. Helen was brilliant! Her feedback was extremely encouraging. My writing has improved as a direct result of her honest and constructive critique. I am so pleased I signed up with the Writers’ College. If you want to learn, they will show you how.’ Angela Christall, Basics of Creative Writing Course
‘The course was wonderful. I feel like my core creative writing skills have been properly reinforced, and my confidence in my writing is better than ever. Working under Helen’s tutelage was excellent. Without her help, I feel my writing would not have been as fine-tuned as it is now. Highly recommend the course to anyone looking to improve their writing skills.’ Alex Lovell, Basics of Creative Writing Course
‘Challenging and enlightening. Sonny set the bar high and gave me the tools to reach it. Authentic learning experience.’ Sharon Shaw, Write a Novel Course
‘This was an excellent course that had everything I was expecting and more. After having completed it, I feel that I have learned what was and what wasn’t good about my writing and I feel really encouraged to continue. Helen has been a wonderful tutor. She was so professional and encouraging! She was able to tell me my strengths at the same time as suggesting ways to improve. I feel really encouraged to continue writing and feel that I have learned a lot about what good writing requires, thanks to Helen’s guidance. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience!’ Tatiana Goded, Basics of Creative Writing Course
Explore our 13 specialised creative writing courses here.
