Creative Writing College Credit
Are you ready to embark on an immersive journey into the world of fiction writing all while earning college credit? Discover the power of storytelling through this dynamic course. By the end of the program, you’ll be empowered to craft compelling narratives through hands-on exercises and peer collaboration. Develop your unique voice, master essential techniques, and build a portfolio that showcases your newfound writing prowess.
Program Dates
Multi-length courses available throughout the year
Eligibility
For students ages 13 and up
College Credit Course Fees
$3,995
What's the Difference Between Our College Credit and Enrichment Courses?
While both options include dynamic video lessons by renowned Georgetown faculty and access to support, the college credit courses contain additional coursework hours and allow you to earn college credit upon completion. We recommend selecting either the college credit or the enrichment option as some content overlaps between the two modalities.
Creative Writing College Credit$3,995
Length of Course: Multi-length course options
Instruction & Activities: 128 hours
Grading: Letter grade
On Your Own Schedule: ✔️
Academic Support: ✔️
Final Project: ✔️
College Credit Hours: ✔️
Certificate of Completion: Georgetown Transcript
Creative Writing Enrichment$1,795
Length of Course: 1-, 2, or 4-weeks
Instruction & Activities: 20-30 hours
Grading: Pass/Fail
On Your Own Schedule: ✔️
Academic Support: ✔️
Final Project: ✔️
College Credit Hours:❌
Certificate of Completion:✔️
Unleash Your Creativity Through Writing
Finding Your Voice: The Writer’s Identity.
Discover the elements of a unique literary voice. Explore different styles and develop your voice through writing exercises and engaging discussions.
Mastering Points of View in Fiction.
Learn the power of narrative point of view. Utilize first-person, third-person, and omniscient perspectives to shape stories that captivate readers.
Building the Story: Plot and Structure.
Uncover and master the blueprint behind great stories. Study traditional and experimental structures, and craft compelling narratives using unique plotting techniques.
Inventing Characters that Intrigue and Captivate.
Bring characters to life through backstory, dialogue, and motivation. Learn techniques to develop multidimensional characters that drive the plot forward.
The Art of Revision: Refining Your Craft.
Transform rough drafts into polished works. Master the revision process by focusing on voice, structure, and character through self-editing and peer feedback.
Create Your Creative Writing Portfolio.
Apply everything you’ve learned to create a final portfolio. Submit polished pieces that showcase your growth as a creative writer.
How You Will Benefit
- Experience a college-level creative writing course while in high school.
- Earn college credit from Georgetown University.
- Master diverse writing techniques and storytelling strategies.
- Become fluent in fundamentals including character arcs, plot structures, and narrative perspective.
- Delve deeply into storytelling through hands-on exercises and peer reviews.
- Learn to critique and improve your work, refining each piece to its fullest potential.
- Complete a Final Capstone Project to demonstrate what you’ve learned.
Three Learning Advantages Designed For You
Final Capstone Project
- Create a portfolio featuring a collection of original fiction, showcasing your growth and mastery of storytelling techniques.
- Revise and polish your work based on peer and instructor feedback, demonstrating your ability to craft compelling and cohesive narratives.
Mentoring
You’ll receive guidance from a TA who will support you and answer questions throughout your learning experience. You can expect:
- Encouragement and direction on all assignments.
- Inspiration and motivation to help you succeed.
- Brainstorming for and feedback on your Final Capstone Project.
Flexible Learning
- 100% online learning that works with your schedule.
- ~128 hours of total instruction and coursework, including engaging multimedia simulations, and assignments through dynamic videos featuring Dr. Paul Merritt of Georgetown University.
- Interact with fellow students from around the world.
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Course designed by Georgetown University Faculty
Tope Folarin
Lannan Visiting Lecturer in Creative Writing
A Rhodes Scholar with two Master’s degrees from the University of Oxford, Folarin has won prestigious awards, including the Caine Prize for African Writing and the Whiting Award for Fiction His work has appeared in major publications like The Atlantic, The New York Times Book Review, and The Washington Post. Folarin’s debut novel, A Particular Kind of Black Man, was published by Simon & Schuster, and he serves on several cultural boards in Washington, D.C.
How To Apply
It’s easy. No transcripts or letters of recommendation are required. Our application asks you to provide the following:
- Basic contact information for you and your parent or guardian.
- Why you wish to take this course, and a bit of your story, through writing, video, photos—any media you prefer.
Begin the guided process. It should take only a few minutes to answer the questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Answers to Your Questions HereScholarships
We offer need-based scholarships for participating students who exhibit high potential and an inability to pay the full tuition.
- If you haven’t applied to the program, apply here. After submitting your application, click “Apply for a need-based scholarship” on the confirmation page to request a scholarship.
- If you’ve already applied to the program, sign in to your profile to check your scholarship status. If we don’t have a scholarship request on file, click “Apply for a need-based scholarship” to request a scholarship.
The University reserves the right to modify the course as may become necessary.