Creative Writing

About

The Creative Writing programme is one of the most exciting and diverse programmes available in Britain. The four-week course offers developing writers a supportive environment in which to further their writing skills in fiction, poetry, drama and non-fiction. Students have a unique opportunity to attend author-led Masterclasses and readings from established writers.

Course leader

Workshop Seminars: SUISS tutors lead small group writing seminars catered to students’ writing interests. Author-led Masterclasses: Prominent contemporary British writers offer students an opportunity to engage in unique discussions and activities.

Target group

Our courses are suitable for undergraduates, postgraduates, teachers, working professionals and academics. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the start date of the summer school in order to apply.

Course aim

This 4-week course offers developing writers a supportive environment in which to further their writing skills in fiction, poetry, and drama. Students have a unique opportunity to develop their own critical analysis by attending Modernism and Contemporary Literature lectures, as well as author-led Masterclasses. SUISS tutors, who are published writers and experienced teachers, lead the students in 3-hour group seminars and individualised mentoring sessions.

In addition, our Creative Writing students have the opportunity to attend private readings by well-known British authors, many of who will be reading at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in August.

The Creative Writing course offers:

Workshop Seminars: SUISS tutors lead small group writing seminars catered to students’ writing interests.
Author-led Masterclasses: Prominent contemporary British writers offer students an opportunity to engage in unique discussions and activities.
Lectures: Students attend select Modernism and Contemporary Literature lectures to gain additional perspectives of critical analysis.
Individual Mentoring Sessions: Students receive 30min of individualised mentoring sessions with a SUISS tutor per week.
Publishing Lecture: A Literary Agent identifies key aspects of the publishing industry in an exclusive lecture for the students.
Editorial groups: According to shared interests, students discuss their work with their peers in an informal, interactive environment.
Northern Light: An opportunity to be published in our biennial publication.

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