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All writers need the right tools, techniques and support to develop their work and build a career. Our programs take a holistic approach to mastering the craft of writing, blending dynamic curriculum with hands-on experience and a community where writers can grow together. All of our students have the opportunity to learn from a variety of award-winning authors.
The Writer’s Studio is a one-year, part-time creative writing program for writers who are ready to immerse themselves in a manuscript.
TWS Community Workshops are one-day sessions on the craft of writing and are organized by alumni of The Writer's Studio to support our writing community. All registration fees directly fund The Writer's Studio Scholarships.
The following creative writing courses begin in the next few months. Many other courses are also open for registration.
2 Special Topics: Manuscript Bootcamp CPW900 CPW900-VA12011
8 Write, Write, Write CPW804 CPW804-VA12011
22 The Writer's Studio: Urban Writer's Retreat CPW905 CPW905-VA12041
10 Write, Write, Write CPW804 CPW804-VA12041
19 Fiction Series for the Weekend Student CPW604 CPW604-VA12071
19 Non-Fiction Series for the Weekend Student CPW525 CPW525-VA12071
19 Poetry Series for the Weekend Student CPW505 CPW505-VA12071
23 Introduction to Fiction CPW600 CPW600-ON12071
23 Introduction to Poetry CPW700 CPW700-ON12071
28 The Poem's Intention CPW705 CPW705-VA12071
17 Memoir of Inquiry CPW507 CPW507-VA12071
January 16, 2020 | 7 p.m.–9 p.m.
Join us for a free evening of mini workshops based on our course offerings. Learn more and register here.
The Huffington Post ranked our program as one of the world's top alternatives to a Creative Writing MFA.
Register for a manuscript consultation with an instructor to receive feedback on your poetry, fiction or non-fiction. Consultations with critically acclaimed author Evelyn Lau are also available.
Our alumni have published dozens of books and other pieces.
Join us on the first Thursday of the month for the TWS Reading Series, or on the third Wednesday of the month for Lunch Poems.
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Grad's first novel nominated for B.C. Book Prize