Course Information
Breakthrough Tools and Techniques
This creative writing course gives you high-impact tools and techniques designed to take your writing to another level throughout the four sessions.
As well as learning about the art and craft of writing, you will do daily exercises to put what you learn into practice. You will post your writing on our bespoke writers’ board, be part of a supportive, creative community and receive constructive feedback from your tutor and fellow writers.
This brings the whole creative learning experience to life in a way that will keep you motivated and inspired.
While our courses are designed for fiction writers, many writers say by applying the tools and techniques they learned during Unlocking Creativity to their non-fiction, they dramatically improved the quality of their writing. The best non-fiction writers employ fictional techniques to engage readers and bring their words to life on the page.
Week One: Unlock the Power of Your Imagination
Discover how to tap into the power of your imagination – the true source of creativity. This is an inspiring discovery for many writers that makes all the difference to your writing. It will kick start your creative journey wherever you are as a writer.
Week Two: The art and craft of writing
Explore what is stopping you from reaching your creative potential as a writer and learn how to create emotion in your writing using bricks of considerable detail, bringing your characters and writing to life on the page. These are the nuts and bolts of fiction writing.
Week Three: Character Development & Story Structure
Gain a practical understanding of developing characters and taking them on an emotional and spiritual journey of change using classic story structure. You will understand the most powerful way to tell a story that connects and resonates with readers. Your characters will take on a life of their own.
Week Four: Bringing it all together
Write a guided short story applying everything you have learned from the course and witness how far your writing has transformed over the four weeks. The class will demonstrate how storytelling is a profound dance between structure and the imagination and that structure expands your imagination rather than limits it. Everyone leaves the last class on a creative high.
Course Features
Comprehensive course materials, weekly videos, bi-weekly emails to keep you inspired and accountable, targeted daily writing exercises, our unique interactive writers’ board and regular feedback from your online tutor and community of fellow writers.
Unlocking Creativity Online Course – an overview
We will assign you an experienced tutor who will coach and guide you every step of the way. They will keep you accountable, motivated and inspired as you work through the online materials.
Each week, you will work through specific daily exercises designed to integrate the tools and techniques you are learning and put them into practice. Once you’ve done the exercises you will post them onto your class’s interactive online Writers’ Board.
Working with your online tutor
Your tutor will give you feedback on two pieces of your writing every week. As well as that, you will interact with your fellow writers by learning to give and receive targeted feedback. This is an inspiring and important part of the process that will nurture your creativity and develop your writing skills.
One of the advantages of the online course is that you can work at your own pace, establish a writing habit and make creativity and writing a part of your daily life. The art and deeper learning come from the act of doing the writing on a regular basis.
The art and craft of writing
Many people have a passionate desire to write fiction and long to see their books in print or their stories on the big screen.
However, the desire is only the beginning. Writing is both an art and a craft and the Writers’ Studio courses, developed over twenty five years, provide a practical and inspirational pathway to enable you to realise your writing dreams, whatever they may be.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for anyone who has ever dreamed of writing or wants to bring more creativity into their life. Whether you’re writing for work, pleasure, or taking the first step toward writing a novel or screenplay, Unlocking Creativity will dramatically improve the quality of your writing. This creative process is suitable for professionals, beginners, and everyone in between.
If you are considering writing a novel or screenplay or doing any of our short story courses, Unlocking Creativity is the ideal place to start. It is the prerequisite for all our writing courses. The four weeks will give you a foundation in the Writers’ Studio’s unique approach and set you up for success towards the next steps of your writing journey.
What is the difference between the live and online Unlocking Creativity Course?
The 4-week online Unlocking Creativity course offers the same content as the live class, but the online course gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace from the comfort of your home. This format is ideal for those with busy schedules or who prefer self-paced learning, offering convenience and comprehensive instruction without sacrificing the quality of engagement and support.
Do I need any prior writing experience?
No prior writing experience is necessary. The course is designed to cater to all levels, from complete beginners to experienced writers looking to enhance their skills. This process will work for you wherever you are on the writing spectrum.
How is the course structured?
The course is spread over four weeks and is delivered online, allowing you to participate from anywhere in the world. Each week, you will receive new lessons and exercises designed to build on the previous week’s content. You will also have opportunities to share your work with fellow students and receive feedback from experienced instructors.
What can I expect to learn?
Unlocking Creativity focuses on helping you discover and nurture your unique writing voice. You will learn essential writing techniques, how to develop compelling characters, and how to create engaging storylines.
What materials will I need?
All necessary materials will be provided online. You will need a computer or tablet with internet access to participate in the course. Additionally, we recommend writers write exercises by hand, so having a notebook and pen will help you get the most out of the creative process.
What kind of support will I receive?
You will have access to experienced instructors who will provide feedback on your writing and answer any questions you may have. There is also a community of fellow writers with whom you can share your work and ideas, offering additional support and inspiration.
How much time will I have to commit?
All of our courses are designed for people who work full-time. If you want to build a sustainable writing habit, you have to find a way to fit it around your busy life. Otherwise, it will always remain a dream and a hope. You can start with as little as ten minutes a day and develop your writing habit from there.
For Unlocking Creativity, the whole process includes reading your lessons, writing your exercises, typing them up, posting them onto our bespoke Writers’ Board, and giving feedback to your fellow writers (you will learn how to do this in the course). We recommend allowing for roughly 3-4 hours per week. You can do much more if you have time!
How will this course help me achieve my writing goals?
Unlocking Creativity is designed to help you tap into your creative potential and develop your writing skills. By the end of the course, you will have a deeper understanding of the writing process, enhanced creativity, and a toolkit of techniques to apply to your own writing projects, whether they are novels, screenplays, or other creative endeavours.
Where does this course sit in the journey of writing your novel?
Unlocking Creativity is our flagship course and the first step in everyone’s journey with The Writers’ Studio. It is a prerequisite for all our courses and lays the foundations for our Novel & Script and Short Story courses.
NOTE: Many writers come to our Studio knowing they want to write the first draft of their novel or screenplay and enrol directly into the 10-Month Novel & Script First Draft Course, without having done the pre-requisite Unlocking Creativity Course. Unlocking Creativity must still be successfully completed first, but as a gift for enroling directly, we provide the Unlocking Creativity Course complimentary.
