Here’s a quick guide to common questions about our certified online writing courses.
- Online Creative Writing Course NZ
- Creative Writing Course Online
- Novel Writing Course NZ
- Memoir Writing Course NZ
- Writing Feedback Service NZ
- Writing Courses for Beginners NZ
- Children’s Book Writing Course NZ
- Online Copywriting Course NZ
- SEO and GEO Writing Course NZ
- Freelance Writing Course NZ
- Part-time Writing Classes NZ
- Correspondence Creative Writing NZ
- Proofreading and Editing Course NZ
- Scriptwriting Course NZ
- Short Story Writing Course NZ
- Writing Tutor NZ Online
1. Online Creative Writing Course NZ
Q: What is the best online creative writing course in New Zealand?
A: NZ Writers’ College offers flexible, certified online creative writing courses for all levels. Start anytime, submit assignments at your own pace, and receive line-by-line feedback from professional tutors within three to five working days. By the end, you’ll have polished work ready for publication or further study. View our creative writing courses here.
2. Creative Writing Course Online
Q: Where can I take a creative writing course online?
A: NZ Writers’ College provides certified online courses for beginners to advanced writers. Each course guides you through exercises, assignments, and projects, so you can build a complete writing portfolio under expert tutor guidance. View our creative writing courses here.
3. Novel Writing Course NZ
Q: How can I write a novel with expert guidance in New Zealand? How do I start?
A: Our novel writing course helps aspiring authors develop story structure, characters, and plot. Submit drafts and receive detailed feedback from experienced, award-winning tutors, ensuring your novel progresses from concept to completion. The course also helps students prepare for publication. Several graduate students have had their novels published, with some now best-selling, award-winning authors. View the Write a Novel Course here.
4. Memoir Writing Course NZ
Q: How do I turn my life story into a publishable memoir in NZ?
A: NZ Writers’ College teaches memoir writing from idea to manuscript. You’ll learn techniques for storytelling, narrative structure, and voice, with tutor feedback to make your memoir engaging and ready for submission. Tutored by multi-award-winning author, Alex Smith. View the Write a Memoir Course here.
5. Writing Feedback Service NZ
Q: Where can I get professional feedback on my writing in New Zealand?
A: NZ Writers’ College offers a professional writing feedback service. Our award-winning tutors provide detailed, line-by-line critiques to help you improve style, structure, and impact, whether for creative or professional writing. Contact us at admin@nzwriterscollege.co.nz with your requirements.
6. Writing Courses for Beginners NZ
Q: Are there writing courses for beginners in New Zealand?
A: Yes! NZ Writers’ College welcomes beginner writers. Our courses teach foundational writing skills, help you build confidence, and guide you toward completing your first professional-quality work. Our most popular course for creative writing is the Basics of Creative Writing Course.
7. Children’s Book Writing Course NZ
Q: Can I learn to write children’s books in New Zealand?
A: Absolutely. Our children’s book writing course covers storytelling for kids, character creation, and plot guidance. Tutor Helen Brain provides feedback to help your book reach publishing standards. Several graduates of the course have gone on to have their children’s books published, some of whom have won awards (Catherine Jarvis, Tanja Wijnen, Salamina Mosese, Gareth Ward and Suzanne Maine, among others). View the Write a Children’s Book Course here.
8. Online Copywriting Course NZ
Q: Where can I learn copywriting in NZ?
A: NZ Writers’ College offers an online copywriting course that teaches you to write compelling web copy, ads, and marketing content that engages readers and converts effectively. The course is tutored by award-winning copywriters. View the Copywriting Course here.
9. SEO and GEO Writing Course NZ
Q: How can I learn to write SEO- and GEO-friendly content for websites?
A: Our SEO and GEO writing course teaches you to craft content that ranks in search engines while appealing to readers. Learn keyword integration, structure, and persuasive writing, with tutor feedback to refine your work. View the Write SEO and GEO Content for Websites Course here.
10. Freelance Writing Course NZ
Q: Can I learn freelance writing skills in New Zealand?
A: Yes! NZ Writers’ College’s freelance writing course helps you develop marketable writing skills for magazines, blogs, and businesses. Tutors guide you to build a portfolio and practical strategies to earn income from writing. Dozens of the course graduates have been published worldwide. See the Freelance Journalism Course for Websites and Magazines here and the Writing Articles for Websites and Blogs Course here.
12. Part-time Writing Classes NZ
Q: Are there part-time writing classes I can do while working in New Zealand?
A: Yes! Our courses at NZ Writers’ College are flexible, allowing you to study at your own pace from home while balancing work and life commitments. NZ Writers’ College offers 35 specialised writing courses in the fields of creative writing, journalism, business writing, copywriting, copy-editing and proofreading, GEO writing for websites, among others. Each course is tutored one-to-one by an award-winning writer. View a full list of the writing courses here.
13. Correspondence Creative Writing NZ
Q: Can I take a correspondence creative writing course in New Zealand?
A: NZ Writers’ College offers correspondence-style courses with digital assignment submissions and personal tutor feedback, perfect for distance learning. The college has been training writers since 2005 and is well-established and respected in the writing industry. Read about the college here.
15. Proofreading and Editing Course NZ
Q: Are there courses to improve proofreading and editing skills in New Zealand?
A: Yes! Our specialist, practical course covers grammar, structure, and clarity, equipping you to edit your work or work professionally as a proofreader and copy-editor in New Zealand. View the Copy-Editing and Proofreading Course here.
16. Scriptwriting Course NZ
Q: Where can I learn scriptwriting in New Zealand?
A: NZ Writers’ College offers a scriptwriting course for stage, screen and digital media, with feedback on story structure, dialogue and formatting. Students write a script on the course, with feedback on their progress. Tutored by Karen Jeynes, winner of over 30 writing awards, including two Emmy nominations. View the Scriptwriting Course here.
18. Short Story Writing Course NZ
Q: How can I learn to write short stories in New Zealand?
A: Our short story course teaches narrative techniques, character development, plot and theme, with tutor feedback to refine your craft. Mentored by an award-winning short story writer, view the Short Story Writing Course here. Many of our graduates have published collections of their short stories. Many have been shortlisted or won international short story writing awards (see competitions below).
20. Writing Tutor NZ Online
Q: Where can I find an online writing tutor in New Zealand?
A: NZ Writers’ College connects you with professional tutors for one-on-one online guidance, helping you improve any writing project with expert support. Contact us at admin@nzwriterscollege.co.nz with any query you have.
Q: What are basic course details by the numbers?
A: The Writers’ College schools have collectively trained around 10,000 writers over the past 20 years. In the last few years, 46 graduate students have informed us of their publishing successes. Courses can be completed within four months to 24 months, depending on the word count required. Tutors respond to students within three to five working days with assignment assessments, and within 24 hours for queries. Course fees can be paid off in two or three instalments, depending on the course duration.
