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Introduction
Course overview
Why Attend?
Creative writing is a powerful way to express ideas, emotions, and imagination. Whether you're an aspiring novelist, poet, or simply someone who loves to write, this course will help you unlock your storytelling potential. Through guided exercises, feedback, and inspiration, you'll learn the fundamentals of creative writing and gain the confidence to bring your stories to life.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand the basics of creative writing, including genres and styles.
- Develop techniques for generating ideas and overcoming writer’s block.
- Learn to create compelling characters, settings, and plots.
- Master the art of descriptive writing and dialogue.
- Gain confidence in sharing and revising their work.
Who should attend
Target audience
- This course is ideal for:
- Aspiring writers who want to explore creative writing for the first time.
- Hobbyists looking to improve their storytelling skills.
- Professionals seeking a creative outlet or new way to express ideas.
- Students interested in writing fiction, poetry, or creative non-fiction.
- Anyone who wants to unlock their creativity and tell better stories.
- Target Competencies
- Participants will develop the following competencies:
Methodology
Learning approach
- Lectures : Expert-led sessions on creative writing techniques and principles.
- Writing Exercises : Guided prompts to spark creativity and practice new skills.
- Workshops : Sharing and discussing work in a supportive environment.
- Peer Feedback : Collaborative feedback sessions to refine writing.
- Inspiration and Resources : Access to writing prompts, tools, and reading materials.
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Introduction to Creative Writing
- What is creative writing? Exploring genres: Fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction.
- The writing process: From idea to finished piece.
- Overcoming writer’s block: Techniques to spark creativity.
- Coffee break
- Overcoming writer’s block: Techniques to spark creativity. (continued)
- Activity: Free-writing exercise to unlock ideas.
Day 2
Building Blocks of a Story
- Creating compelling characters: Traits, motivations, and arcs.
- Crafting vivid settings: Using sensory details to immerse readers.
- Coffee break
- Crafting vivid settings: Using sensory details to immerse readers. (continued)
- Activity: Writing a character sketch and a descriptive setting.
Day 3
Plot and Structure
- The elements of a plot: Exposition, conflict, climax, and resolution.
- Story structures: Linear, non-linear, and experimental formats.
- Coffee break
- Story structures: Linear, non-linear, and experimental formats. (continued)
- Activity: Outlining a short story or scene.
Day 4
The Art of Descriptive Writing and Dialogue
- Show, don’t tell: Using sensory details to evoke emotions.
- Writing authentic dialogue: Voice, tone, and subtext.
- Coffee break
- Writing authentic dialogue: Voice, tone, and subtext. (continued)
- Activity: Writing a descriptive passage and a dialogue exchange.
Day 5
Sharing and Revising Your Work
- The importance of feedback: Giving and receiving constructive criticism.
- Editing and revising: Techniques for polishing your writing.
- Activity: Peer workshop to share and discuss written work.
- Coffee break
- Course wrap-up: Next steps for continuing your creative writing journey.
- Additional Notes :
- Each day includes breaks and time for Q&A.
- Participants will receive a workbook with writing prompts, templates, and resources.
- A certificate of completion will be awarded at the end of the course.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Creative Writing for Beginners: Unlocking Your Storytelling Potential (CWS-002) cover?
This course covers Communication and Writing Skills through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 12 - 16 October 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
This course is ideal for:, Aspiring writers who want to explore creative writing for the first time., Hobbyists looking to improve their storytelling skills.
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Amsterdam, Istanbul, Rome, Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, London, Geneva, Dubai, Madrid.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 training hours.
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