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    Creative Writing Academy
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    Creative Writing Academy

    by World Scholars Academy

    A live, small-group creative writing course covering storytelling, genre, character, dialogue, revision and a capstone writing challenge.

    Last verified: 1 Sept 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy

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    Creative Writing Academy at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Applications open

    Eligibility

    Application review; English above C1

    Age range / Year group

    15-18

    Location / Region

    Online

    Cost

    $2,995

    Duration

    Two weeks

    Format

    Live online

    Application deadline

    Rolling · Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

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    Creative Writing
    Language: English above CEFR C1
    Sessions / cadence: 10 x 2-hour weekday classes
    Mentor model: Live instructor feedback
    Main output: Capstone team writing challenge
    Certificate: Course completion certificate
    Class size: Maximum six students

    Creative Writing Academy summary

    Creative Writing Academy is a focused online course in poetry, fiction and nonfiction, with lessons spanning storytelling, plot, genre, world building, character and dialogue.

    Students learn through live instruction, interactive feedback, revision and editing. A small maximum class size supports discussion and individual attention.

    It suits motivated young writers who want a structured introduction to creative craft and can commit to a concentrated weekday timetable.

    What is Creative Writing Academy?

    Creative Writing Academy is a World Scholars Academy course that introduces students to poetry, fiction and nonfiction. Its curriculum moves from creative-writing careers and compelling storytelling to plot, genre, world building, character, dialogue and endings.

    Teaching is live and interactive, with feedback in a collaborative environment that emphasizes revision and editing. The final class is a team writing challenge, and students retain recordings and continuing-study resources for later review.

    Why Succeed highlights Creative Writing Academy

    • The six-student maximum creates strong potential for meaningful discussion and individual feedback.

    • Ten live classes provide more sustained practice than a one-off workshop.

    • The curriculum follows a clear craft sequence from story fundamentals to dialogue and endings.

    • Recordings, exercises and curated resources extend learning beyond the live classes.

    • The certificate and conditional instructor recommendation provide tangible evidence of participation.

    Who is Creative Writing Academy for?

    Best for

    Students who want guided creative-writing practice, live feedback and a small collaborative class.

    Not ideal if

    You need asynchronous study, broad scheduling flexibility or a residential campus experience.

    Is Creative Writing Academy worth it?

    The course offers a coherent introduction to creative craft, unusually small classes and a named instructor with substantial academic and writing experience. Its recordings, resources, certificate and recommendation pathway add value beyond the live teaching.

    The main limitation is the concentrated weekday timetable, which leaves less flexibility than an asynchronous course. Its value will depend on attending consistently, completing the required work and actively using the feedback to revise your writing.

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    Cost and what is included

    $2,995; includes Ten live interactive classes, Recordings of all ten classes, Take-home study materials and curated resources, Course completion certificate, Instructor recommendation upon satisfactory participation.

    Dates and time commitment

    Two weeks; 10 x 2-hour weekday classes.

    Provider details

    Review the World Scholars Academy provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    What the student gains

    Potential output: The main deliverable is a capstone tenth-class team writing challenge.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.

    Online support and safeguarding

    Classes have a stated maximum of six students, and the course includes interactive feedback in a collaborative setting.

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    How much preparation does Creative Writing Academy need?

    Effort level

    Moderate to high.

    Best started

    Four to six weeks before a preferred session begins.

    Main challenge

    Producing and revising work while keeping pace with the live classes.

    Typical preparation

    • Prepare a concise personal statement explaining your interest in creative writing.

    • Confirm that your English reading, speaking and comprehension meet the stated level.

    • Protect time for every live class and for required work between sessions.

    Useful if

    You want structured feedback and can attend every compulsory session.

    What do students do on Creative Writing Academy?

    Students progress through a structured sequence of craft lessons, apply ideas in writing and discussion, and finish with a collaborative challenge.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Explore creative-writing careers and the principles of compelling storytelling.

    2. 2

      Study notable literary works, plot types and major literary genres.

    3. 3

      Build believable worlds and develop convincing characters.

    4. 4

      Practice constructing dialogue that supports character and story.

    5. 5

      Examine effective endings and denouement.

    6. 6

      Complete the final team writing challenge and required course work.

    Creative Writing Academy dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    2026 course session

    6 July-17 July 2026

    Ten live weekday classes; middle weekend free.

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    Eligibility and requirements

    • Students ages 15-18

    • English proficiency above CEFR C1

    • Application and personal statement subject to review

    • Student Information Form required before commencement

    How much does Creative Writing Academy cost?

    Program fee

    $2,995 — Listed for the verified 2026 course.

    What's included

    Ten live interactive classes, Recordings of all ten classes, Take-home study materials and curated resources, Course completion certificate, Instructor recommendation upon satisfactory participation

    How to apply to Creative Writing Academy

    1. 1

      Open the official enrollment form and select Course.

    2. 2

      Choose Creative Writing and the preferred available dates.

    3. 3

      Complete the application details and personal statement for review.

    4. 4

      If accepted, pay the full fee to confirm the place in writing.

    5. 5

      Submit the Student Information Form before the course begins.

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    Learning format

    The course is taught synchronously through ten live, interactive online classes over two weeks. Each class lasts approximately two hours and runs on a weekday, while the middle weekend is reserved for rest and review.

    Students receive recordings of all ten live classes for future review.

    Mentorship and feedback

    • Live teaching from a named English instructor

    • Interactive feedback throughout the course

    • Maximum six students in each class

    • Collaborative environment focused on revision and editing

    • Instructor recommendation upon satisfactory participation

    Time-zone considerations

    • Verified classes ran 12-2pm Pacific Time.
    • The same classes ran 3-5pm Eastern Time.
    • Classes were held on weekdays.
    • The middle weekend was free for rest and review.

    Assessment style

    Progress is assessed through participation, tutor-required work and a final team writing challenge.

    • Attend every compulsory session for its full duration.
    • Participate positively and appropriately in live classes.
    • Complete required work to the tutor's expected level.
    • Submit original work without plagiarism.
    • Complete the capstone team writing challenge.

    Portfolio and outputs

    Main deliverable / output

    The main deliverable is a capstone tenth-class team writing challenge.

    • Revised work informed by interactive feedback

    • Take-home continuing-study exercises

    • Course completion certificate

    • Instructor recommendation upon satisfactory participation

    Creative Writing Academy FAQs

    The curriculum covers creative-writing careers, storytelling, literary works, plot, genre, world building, character development, dialogue and endings. Students explore poetry, fiction and nonfiction.

    Instruction is live and interactive. Students also receive recordings of all ten classes for future review.

    Classes have a stated maximum of six students, and the course includes interactive feedback in a collaborative setting.

    Luke Young is an English doctoral candidate, tutor and instructor at the University of Oxford. His background includes essays, literature, playwriting and published scholarship.

    An official course completion certificate is included. Students must satisfy WSA's attendance, participation, work and conduct requirements to graduate.

    The program includes an instructor recommendation for university or internship applications upon satisfactory participation.

    WSA's online-course terms require students to speak, understand and read English above CEFR C1.

    The tenth class is a capstone team writing challenge.

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    Sources and verification

    Source types reviewed

    • Top 10 Summer Writing Programs for High School Students - Scholarships360
    • Terms & Conditions | World Scholars Academy
    • FAQs | World Scholars Academy
    • Enrollment | World Scholars Academy
    • Creative Writing Course | World Scholars Academy

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