Central London
Creative Writing Summer School for 16-18 Year Olds
Creative Writing Summer School for 16-18 Year Olds
Unleash your imagination, test your storytelling skills, and find your inner writer. Our Creative Writing Summer School is an intense and transformative event meant to rekindle your love of writing and nurture your creative abilities.
- Run by Proven Success Writers
- Gain Practical Creative Writing Skills
- Certificate Provided
- Trusted by 12,700+ Students
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2025 Start Dates (more dates at checkout)
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SPACES LEFTSpend your summer days immersed in a vibrant community of fellow writers, mentored by expert educators and industry professionals. You’ll delve into the art of storytelling, discover the technique of writing across genres, and hone your literary talents through a series of fascinating seminars, interesting debates, and hands-on activities.
At the Creative Writing Summer School, you'll have the opportunity to:
Explore Different Writing Genres
Our programme spans a wide range of writing genres, from fiction to poetry, screenwriting to creative nonfiction. Learn new ways to express yourself and experiment with different approaches to develop your own voice.
Develop Essential Writing Skills
Discover the fundamentals of storytelling, including character development, plot structure, dialogue, and more. Our workshops and activities will provide you with the tools and techniques you need to bring your stories to life.
Receive Personalised Feedback
Our faculty members are dedicated to helping you grow as a writer. Through one-on-one feedback sessions and group critiques, you’ll receive invaluable guidance and constructive criticism to enhance your writing skills.
Create a Portfolio of Work
Throughout the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to create and refine your own body of work. By the end of the summer school, you’ll have a portfolio of pieces that showcase your growth and talent as a writer.
The Creative Writing Summer School provided me with an immersive experience that exceeded my expectations. It challenged me, inspired me, and ignited a newfound confidence in my writing abilities. I left with a portfolio of work that I am proud of and a renewed passion for storytelling.
Sophia
Creative Writing Applicant (18)
The plan for your
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Join us for a memorable summer of literary inquiry and personal development. Whether you aspire to be a published author, enhance your writing skills, or simply find a creative outlet, the Creative Writing Summer School is the ideal place to begin your writing adventure.
D1
Different Genres and Styles
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Learn about many writing genres and styles, such as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and internet content development.
D2
Improve Writing Skills
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- Gain hands-on experience.
- Through this opportunity, you will have the chance to gain invaluable hands-on experience in the field of creative writing.
- Dive into your favourite texts to discover what makes them so captivating.
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Workshop+Projects
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Build fictitious scenarios and characters, and learn the practice of writing engaging dialogues.
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Personal Growth
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Create your own unique writing projects with the help of your professor and peers.
D5
UCAS Application and PS
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- Create a perfect personal statement
- Drafting personal statement tips
- Dos and Don'ts of creative writing personal statement
- Coaching from Writers.
Full Application
Ongoing Support
Participating in a Creative Writing Summer School provides students with hands-on experience, in-depth education, and valuable firsthand exposure to the field of creative writing, all while being guided by seasoned industry professionals. This experience distinguishes you from your peers by demonstrating your genuine love and unwavering devotion to the pursuit of a career. Admissions officers value students who actively seek writing work experience because it demonstrates their dedication, highlights their special abilities, and improves their chances during the admissions process.
Comprehensive
curriculum
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- Opportunities
- Environment
We provide a well-rounded learning experience to enhance your skills and nurture your creativity.
Growth and
networking
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To help you connect with other writers and industry professionals, we organise writing workshops, guest speaker sessions, and literary events.
Supportive Learning
Environment
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Our small class sizes ensure personalised attention and constructive feedback on your writing.
Our students love us, but don’t
just take our word for it:
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Creative Writing Summer School Packages
If you need any help deciding, feel free to give us a call on 020 3305 9593 or email us. If you are considering one of the packages and have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.
Select your bundle
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- WHOLE
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1 Day
- Choose any 1 day from 5 days course
- Key principles and structures
- Personal Statement
Select your bundle
- SINGLE
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- WHOLE
- EXTRA
3 Days
- Choose any 3 days from 5 days course
- Writing Workshops
- Key principles and structures
- Personal Statement
Select your bundle
- SINGLE
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- WHOLE
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5 Days Full Week
- Accommodation Available
- Key principles and structures
- Personal Statement
- Cross-cultural benefits
- Workshops, assignments and projects
Download our Creative Writing Summer School Brochure
- More information about the programme
- Sample timetable
