Course
Intro to Creative Writing
The hardest part of writing is knowing where to start. Without a little direction and practice, the motivation to keep going can quickly fade.
Intro to Creative Writing shows you how to take the first step through guided practice in fiction and creative non-fiction. You’ll explore how elements like point-of-view, character, dialogue, and structure intertwine to bring stories to life. Each week, you’ll write, share, and reflect on your work in a supportive setting designed to help your writing grow and make writing something you look forward to.
Intro to Creative Writing shows you how to take the first step through guided practice in fiction and creative non-fiction. You’ll explore how elements like point-of-view, character, dialogue, and structure intertwine to bring stories to life. Each week, you’ll write, share, and reflect on your work in a supportive setting designed to help your writing grow and make writing something you look forward to.
Your takeaways
• Develop a personal writing routine that builds consistency• Apply core literary techniques such as character, dialogue, structure, and pacing
• Identify revision strategies to refine your work
• Critique your own work and offer constructive feedback to peers
• Complete a short-form story or project that showcases your improved writing
Our approach
Through interactive exercises and group discussions, you’ll put the fundamentals of writing into practice. This hands-on approach encourages experimentation and helps you build writing consistency.Who benefits the most?
• New writers seeking structure and support to begin a project• Lapsed writers looking to get back into the craft with refreshed skills
• Professionals wanting to understand fiction and creative non-fiction story structure
• Writers seeking regular feedback and consistent practice
• Writers eager to join a supportive and productive writing community
CCE Loyalty Discount
Students will receive a 10% discount on their CCE course or workshop tuition fees if they meet any of the following criteria:
- They previously completed a CCE, undergraduate or graduate course at Concordia University.
- They completed a language proficiency test at CCE.
- They completed a CCE Professional Development Seminar/Workshop.
This discount is based on the information maintained in the Concordia University student information system.
NOTE: The discount does not apply to application fees for admission to a CCE program, language proficiency test enrollment, or AI for Decision-Makers in Advanced Manufacturing.
